Dr. Gehana Shankar, ND

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Dr. Gehana Shankar, ND PCOS Weight loss & PCOS fertility
Naturopathic physician
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A “normal” ultrasound can feel reassuring.But it can also feel incredibly confusing when your periods are still irregula...
10/12/2026

A “normal” ultrasound can feel reassuring.

But it can also feel incredibly confusing when your periods are still irregular, your cravings feel intense, your skin or hair has changed, or your body simply doesn’t feel like it used to.

One of the biggest misconceptions about PCOS/PMOS is that you must have “cysts” on your ovaries for it to be part of the conversation.

You don’t.

When I’m assessing someone for PCOS, I’m not looking at the ultrasound in isolation. I’m looking at the pattern your body is showing us. Your cycle, ovulation, androgen-related symptoms, insulin regulation, and the changes you’ve noticed over time all matter.

Because PCOS is more than an ultrasound finding.

It is a hormonal and metabolic picture. Understanding how those pieces connect can help us make much more sense of your symptoms.

So if you were told, “Your ultrasound is clear, so it can’t be PCOS,” but you still feel like something isn’t adding up, there may be more worth exploring.

🌿 If you’re not sure where to begin, DM RESET and I’ll send you my free PCOS Reset Guide.

You’re growing hair on your chin… while losing volume from your scalp.It can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes ...
10/09/2026

You’re growing hair on your chin… while losing volume from your scalp.

It can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes deeply personal.

But with PCOS, these two changes may be more connected than they seem.

Androgens can affect hair follicles differently depending on where they are on the body. They may encourage thicker, darker hair growth on areas like the face while contributing to finer, shorter hairs on the scalp in women who are sensitive to their effects.

This is why I encourage my patients to look beyond the individual symptom.

Your facial hair isn’t just a cosmetic concern.

Your thinning hair isn’t something you simply have to accept.

They may be giving us information about what’s happening hormonally beneath the surface.

PCOS care should be about understanding those patterns and supporting your body from there, rather than chasing one symptom at a time. 🌿

If you’re trying to make sense of your own PCOS symptoms, **DM me PCOS** and I’ll send you my free PCOS Starter Guide.

For years, I thought my body needed more discipline. I thought I needed to eat better, try harder, be more consistent, a...
10/07/2026

For years, I thought my body needed more discipline. I thought I needed to eat better, try harder, be more consistent, and somehow find the willpower to finally get my body to cooperate.

When it didn’t, it was easy to assume I was doing something wrong.

Living with PCOS myself, and eventually becoming a doctor who supports other women with PCOS, changed the way I understood my own body. I started realizing that pushing harder wasn’t necessarily what I needed. I needed to understand what was happening underneath the symptoms I was trying so hard to control.

I began paying more attention to my hormones and cycle, my metabolic health, stress, nourishment, and the patterns my body had been showing me all along.

When I look at these before and after photos, I don’t see a woman who finally became disciplined enough. I see a woman who learned how to work with her body instead of constantly feeling like she had to fight against it.

That shift is a big part of how I care for women with PCOS today, because I know how exhausting it can feel when you’re trying so hard and still wondering why your body isn’t responding.

Your body may not need more punishment, restriction, or another set of rules. It may need more understanding and the right kind of support. 🤍

If you’re ready to start understanding your PCOS differently, DM me **PCOS** and I’ll send you my free PCOS Reset Starter. 🌿

Eat fewer carbs.Try fasting.Take these supplements.Exercise more.Lose weight.When you have PCOS, it can start to feel li...
09/28/2026

Eat fewer carbs.

Try fasting.

Take these supplements.

Exercise more.

Lose weight.

When you have PCOS, it can start to feel like everyone has another rule for you to follow.

And after a while, even advice that is meant to help can leave you feeling more confused, more pressured, and less connected to what your body actually needs.

This is why I believe understanding the *why* matters.

Why are your cravings stronger at certain times?

Why does your energy crash?

Why do your cycles feel unpredictable?

Why does something that works for one woman with PCOS not necessarily work the same way for you?

You do not need to collect more rules.

You need space to understand your own patterns, ask better questions, and make decisions from a place of clarity rather than fear.

If you’re ready to start understanding your PCOS with a little more clarity and a lot less overwhelm, I created my free PCOS Reset to help you take that first step.

💌 DM RESET and I’ll send it to you.

One of the hardest parts of PCOS is feeling like your symptoms are being reduced to a number on the scale.I’ve spoken wi...
09/25/2026

One of the hardest parts of PCOS is feeling like your symptoms are being reduced to a number on the scale.

I’ve spoken with women who are eating well, trying to stay active, and genuinely doing their best, yet still feel like their body is working against them.

That’s where I want the conversation to become more curious and a lot less judgmental.

For some women with PCOS, insulin resistance may be part of the picture. And when we understand how your body is responding to insulin, energy, hunger, and blood sugar, it can give us much more useful information than simply saying, “You need to lose weight.”

You deserve to understand your body before being told to fight against it.

If you’ve been trying to make sense of your PCOS symptoms and you’re not sure where to begin, I created my free PCOS Reset to help you start looking at the bigger picture.

Not with another long list of rules, but with a clearer understanding of what your body may be asking for. 🤍

📩 DM PCOS and I’ll send you the free PCOS Reset guide.

Understanding that you have PCOS can bring some relief.Finally, there may be an explanation for the irregular cycles, cr...
09/24/2026

Understanding that you have PCOS can bring some relief.

Finally, there may be an explanation for the irregular cycles, cravings, fatigue, acne, weight changes, or the feeling that something in your body just hasn’t felt quite right.

But a diagnosis is only the beginning.

What I want women to know is that PCOS doesn’t look exactly the same in every body.

The more helpful question becomes:

What is driving your symptoms, and what does your body need support with right now?

That’s where we can begin moving away from trying every piece of PCOS advice you come across and toward a clearer, more intentional plan.

You don’t need to do everything at once.

You just need a better understanding of where to begin.

💌 DM PCOS for the Starter Guide.

If you’re looking for individual support, ask about an assessment.

Insulin resistance is something I talk about often with women who have PCOS.But I do not want it to become another thing...
09/22/2026

Insulin resistance is something I talk about often with women who have PCOS.

But I do not want it to become another thing you feel afraid of.

Understanding insulin resistance is not about blaming your body or adding more rules around food, exercise, or weight.

It is about understanding what may be happening underneath symptoms like cravings, energy crashes, cycle changes, or difficulty with weight, and using that information to make more thoughtful decisions about your care.

Your body is not asking you to fight harder.

Sometimes, it is asking to be understood more clearly.

On September 26, I’ll be hosting a small PCOS Reset Workshop + Sound Bath where we’ll talk more about insulin resistance, what it can mean in PCOS, and how to approach it without fear or overwhelm.

Then we’ll make space to slow down, rest, and connect.

If you’re in Vancouver, I’d love to have you join us.

💌 DM RESET to reserve your spot.

09/21/2026

Trying to conceive with PCOS carries more than most people can see.

There can be appointments, waiting, questions, hope, disappointment, and so much mental energy spent wondering what your body needs from you.

And sometimes, hearing “just relax” only makes that weight feel heavier.

This is part of why I created this intimate evening at Killarney Health Clinic in Vancouver.

We’ll talk about insulin resistance and where it may fit into the bigger PCOS picture, so you can better understand what may be happening in your body and what a supportive path forward could look like.

Then we’ll shift out of learning mode and into rest with a guided sound bath, followed by tea, snacks, and space to connect with other women navigating their own PCOS journeys.

No pressure to have it all figured out.

Just a calm evening to learn, slow down, and feel supported.

September 26 | Vancouver
Only 8 spaces available.
Every participant will also receive a supplement gift featuring products I personally uses in my practice with PCOS clients.

Tap the link in my bio to reserve your spot. 🤍

Living with PCOS can be tiring in ways that are hard to explain.Sometimes it’s not only the symptoms themselves. It’s ha...
09/18/2026

Living with PCOS can be tiring in ways that are hard to explain.

Sometimes it’s not only the symptoms themselves. It’s having to explain why your cycle is unpredictable, why your energy feels different, or why food and cravings can feel more complicated than they seem from the outside.

After a while, you may stop talking about it altogether.

That’s one reason I wanted this evening to feel different.

A small, supportive space where women with PCOS can learn together, slow down, and spend time with others who understand at least part of the experience.

We’ll talk about insulin resistance and PCOS, move into a sound bath, then have tea, snacks, and time to connect afterward.

No pressure to feel a certain way. Just space to come as you are.

If you’re in Vancouver or surrounding area, I’d love to welcome you on September 26 at Killarney Health Clinic.

Register through the link in my bio.

That afternoon crash can feel so easy to dismiss.Maybe you tell yourself you ate the wrong thing.Maybe you think you jus...
09/15/2026

That afternoon crash can feel so easy to dismiss.

Maybe you tell yourself you ate the wrong thing.

Maybe you think you just need more coffee.

Maybe you assume you need to be more disciplined.

But when I hear this from a woman with PCOS, I get curious.

Fatigue, cravings, and feeling hungry again soon after eating can be useful clues. They may be a reason to look more closely at blood sugar regulation, but they do not automatically mean insulin resistance.

That is why I care about the full pattern, not just one symptom.

Your energy, cycle, sleep, meals, health history, and appropriate testing can all help us understand what may actually be going on.

You do not need to guess your way through your symptoms.

DM “PCOS” and I’ll send you my free PCOS Reset Guide.

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208/2609 E 49th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5S1J9

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Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
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Thursday 2pm - 8pm
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