Gain control over your PCOS symptoms
in just 6 weeks
...without going on a diet, eliminating your favorite foods, or spending hours in the kitchen or gym
HERE'S WHAT YOU
MIGHT NOT KNOW
Even if you've already done a lot of work to change the way you eat, by learning how to address the root causes of PCOS you can:
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Have regular periods without medications
By addressing the root causes of PCOS, it's possible to shorten your cycles from 60, 90 days (or more!) to 30 or fewer days. If you're trying to get pregnant, that increases your chances several times over per year! And even if you're not, a healthy, regular menstrual cycle is a key sign of good health! -
Lose weight while eating MORE
By balancing your blood sugar, you will feel less "snacky" and avoid the night-time binges that happen when you haven't fueled your body properly throughout the day. -
Feel confident in your own skin... and hair... and body
Let's face it. One of the most unfair parts about having PCOS is that it affects the way you look. It's hard to feel confident when your skin is breaking out, your hair is falling out or growing where you don't want it, and you're too bloated to fit into any of your clothes. By balancing your hormones, you will feel more like the boss you are! -
Lower your risks for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
Did you know that women with PCOS are at a much higher risk for all of these conditions? Luckily, with food & lifestyle changes, this does not have to be your path! -
Confidently choose the right foods to support YOUR PCOS
News flash: there IS no one right diet for PCOS. Because every woman and every case of PCOS is different. By identifying YOUR root causes, you will know for sure what to eat, no matter where you are — and without spending hours a week meal prepping!
Even though the motivation to overcome your PCOS symptoms is obvious, the clear path to actually doing it
is anything but
Address the root causes of PCOS? Great!
But where the heck do I even start?
Maybe you've had those moments when you decide that you're going to do something about your PCOS once and for all...
You tried keto, counting calories or macros, WW, Whole 30, Paleo, giving up gluten, dairy, sugar, trying intermittent fasting, or some other plan.
And it worked for a little while... until it didn't. And by "worked," I mean, maybe you lost a little weight. But it didn't seem to make too much of a difference in your symptoms or your cycles... and you regained the weight within a couple of months after stopping. You maybe even wondered why you even bother trying at all, and probably felt like a failure because you couldn't "stick to it."
Or maybe you bought a "hormone balancing" supplement online... but is it even possible that it made your symptoms worse? What the heck?
Here's why most diets and supplements fail in PCOS:
Most "PCOS plans" fail because they don't take into account the individuality of the person with PCOS. Diet and lifestyle recommendations for someone who is overweight with insulin resistance should look very different from those for someone who is lean with high adrenal hormones.
Here's why continuing to follow the wrong plan for you is damaging over the long term:
Without addressing the root causes of YOUR PCOS, you're basically slapping band-aids on a gaping wound. It's like playing a game of whack-a-mole trying to address all of your symptoms.
If you don't get at those root causes, the symptoms are just going to keep coming back and probably even getting worse over time.
I'm sure you've even seen that for yourself if, say, your doctor put you on the pill to "regulate" your periods. How were your periods when you went off the pill? Likely worse than before if you're anything like my clients. And acne and hair loss tend to come raging back after stopping the pill too. And to make things EVEN worse, you probably had a whole slew of NEW symptoms because of the side effects of the pill – nutrient deficiencies, microbiome (gut) disturbances, and worsened insulin resistance.
Unfortunately, most of the information out there on PCOS comes from untrustworthy sources. There are so many "PCOS coaches" out there who tried something that "worked" for them and now they teach everyone to do what they do.
You can see why this is problematic, right? Why a plan that got Sarah pregnant or that helped Hannah lose weight may not have the same effects for you if the root causes of your PCOS are different from theirs.
BUT, even if you feel like you've tried "everything" before, it's still possible to get to the bottom of YOUR root causes of PCOS with the right expert guidance...
That is... if you're willing to try something entirely new.
The 4 Reasons Why Most PCOS diets fail
Reason 1
They're not individualized
There is no one right diet for all women with PCOS. No... all women with PCOS do NOT need to eat low carb, give up gluten and dairy, count calories, or avoid sugar like it's the plague. Instead, you should be eating a diet that is tailored to your symptoms.
Reason 2
They don't address the root causes
It's just a fact that women with PCOS metabolize food differently from women without the condition. This means that you could eat the same exact food as your friend, but in your body it would have a different effect.
Most generic diet plans do not take into account the metabolic differences that are present in PCOS. "Calories in, calories out" does not apply in PCOS (and, frankly, it's old science anyway).
By eating in a way that addresses insulin resistance, inflammation, hormone imbalances, and gut imbalances, you can finally start to see changes in your body and your symptoms. We don't focus on the scale, but instead focus on the root causes... and only when hormones are in balance will the scale begin to move, if that's what you want.
Reason 3
They're too restrictive
Did you know that the #1 cause of binges is a restrictive diet? And did you know that the #1 predictor of future weight gain is having been on a diet, ever? (Yes, dieting even once makes you more likely to weigh MORE in the future than you would have if you'd never dieted at all.)
Most PCOS books and diets will tell you that you need to completely cut out a long laundry list of foods. (I can't even tell you the crazy stuff I've seen. Canned tuna? Why???)
This is completely unnecessary! By making small changes and adding PCOS-supporting foods to your diet, you'll get far better results than by trying to cut foods out. I promise. And you'll feel better doing it.
Reason 4
They're not evidence-based
I already talked about the PCOS "coaches" giving random nutrition advice based on their own experiences, not on evidence.
But even medical professionals are not immune. Did you know that there is literally not a single study on PCOS and gluten, for example?!
Fortunately, there is plenty of good data on what works for PCOS and what doesn't. And I have the clinical experience of having helped thousands of women with PCOS gain control of their symptoms in a sustainable way.
Shh...I'm going to let you in on a little secret
You already know that restrictive diets that eliminate all of your favorite foods don't work for the long-term for PCOS. And you know that you shouldn't trust most of the information out there on the internet because it doesn't come from reliable sources. AND you know that treating the symptoms as they pop up is just a slippery slope. But I want to tell you that there is a better way. The key to finally gaining control of your PCOS symptoms is by addressing the root causes behind them.
And, with your permission, that's what I'd love to show you how to do.
Introducing
The PCOS Root Cause Roadmap
A proven 6-week framework to uncover and address
YOUR root causes
I've taken everything that I've learned from helping thousands of women with PCOS learn how to identify and address their root causes to improve their symptoms and channeled it into a step-by-step framework that not only teaches you the WHY behind your PCOS symptoms but also tells you HOW to improve them.
The PCOS Root Cause Roadmap is the ONLY program of its kind that…
1. Helps you identify and address YOUR root causes of PCOS
2. Is taught by a licensed integrative registered dietitian
3. Is not a restrictive diet that makes you cut out all your favorite foods or spend hours in the kitchen or gym
4. Is a comprehensive, whole-systems approach to PCOS, not just focused on fertility
5. Is based on real scientific evidence
So if you’re finally ready to take control of your PCOS symptoms without a restrictive diet, medications, or sketchy supplements...
Here's how we'll help you get there:
INTRODUCTION
PCOS — The Science Behind the Symptoms
Learn what's really driving your PCOS symptoms like irregular periods, acne, facial hair, hair loss, fatigue, and weight gain. Find out why treating your symptoms like a game of whack-a-mole or slapping a bandaid like the pill on them doesn't work in the long run. Only by addressing the root causes can you finally gain control over your PCOS symptoms.
Module Highlights:
To understand HOW to treat your PCOS symptoms, you must first understand the WHY behind the symptoms.
- What is PCOS?
- PCOS Types — Truth or BS?
- The 4 main root causes of PCOS symptoms
- My 6-step, 4-pronged approach to treating PCOS
MODULE 1
Insulin Resistance — The Not So Sweet Basis of PCOS
75-90% of women with PCOS have some degree of insulin resistance. Find out why this makes PCOS symptoms worse and why you won't ovulate or lose weight until you get your insulin resistance under control.
Module Highlights:
How to find out if insulin resistance is a problem for YOU and what to do about it.
- HOW insulin resistance worsens PCOS symptoms — and how PCOS worsens insulin resistance
- Eating for blood-sugar balance — why low-carb diets aren't the answer
- Ideal meal timing for improving insulin sensitivity
- What supplements and lifestyle changes help with insulin resistance?
- How to find out if YOU have insulin resistance — and why normal fasting glucose & A1c don't mean anything
MODULE 2
Inflammation — How to Extinguish the PCOS Fire
In a vicious cycle, PCOS itself creates inflammation and inflammation makes PCOS worse.
Module Highlights:
What exactly IS inflammation and where does it come from? Why it's so important to address in PCOS.
- How inflammation makes PCOS symptoms worse — and how PCOS makes inflammation worse
- Sources of inflammation in diet & lifestyle
- The best way to eat to lower inflammation — and no, you DON'T have to cut gluten or dairy
- Supplements & lifestyle changes that may help lower inflammation
- How to tell if YOU have inflammation
MODULE 3
Gut Check — What's the link between PCOS & gut imbalances?
You may not have realized that those pesky GI symptoms you experience regularly are actually linked to your PCOS. But if your digestion is not on point, your PCOS symptoms are going to be worse.
Module Highlights:
What's the connection between PCOS and the gut... and what to do about it.
- Common GI issues in PCOS — and what to do about them
- Eating for a healthy gut microbiome
- Supplements & lifestyle changes for a healthy gut — why it's not so simple as popping a probiotic
- How to find out if there's something more serious going on
MODULE 4
Balancing Your Hormones Naturally
You may already know that androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone are responsible for many of your PCOS symptoms. But did you know that testosterone is not the only hormone affected by PCOS?
Module Highlights:
Fully understand what the key hormones involved in PCOS are, how to find out which ones may be problems for YOU, and what to do about them
- Normal menstrual cycle hormones — and how they differ in PCOS
- Sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and thyroid hormones, oh my!
- Conventional & functional testing to identify hormone imbalances
- How to troubleshoot YOUR hormone imbalances and address them with nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes
MODULE 5
Advanced Nutrition & Lifestyle TIps
Take your approach to PCOS to the next level with these tips on how to customize the plan for YOU.
Module Highlights:
Learn the latest research on popular health topics in PCOS and learn how to experiment to know what works best for YOU!
- How to identify your own personal carb tolerance
- Intermittent fasting & meal timing
- How to conquer binges once and for all
- How to tune in to YOUR body & why emotional eating is not a "bad" thing
MODULE 6
Next Steps for PCOS Success
Now that you've learned what the root causes of PCOS are and what to do about them as well as some advanced treatment approaches, learn how to apply the knowledge to your OWN life!
Module Highlights:
Learn how to take the information you've learned and develop a PCOS success plan you can live with for a lifetime
- How to eat a PCOS-friendly diet even over holidays, while on vacation, or when you're too busy to even stop and eat
- How to tailor a supplement plan for YOU and what to stop when (no laundry list of supps to take for a lifetime!)
- Important diagnostic & monitoring tests to keep tabs on
- Sustainable lifestyle changes — all the deets on sleep, stress, exercise, and your environment
- Building your PCOS dream team — how to find supportive and knowledgeable practitioners
PLUS...
6 Exclusive Yoga Videos by Kendra Tolbert, MS, RD, RYT
I wanted the course to include EVERYTHING you need to get started, so it includes 6 exclusive yoga videos taught by PCOS yoga and nutrition expert Kendra Tolbert, MS, RD, RYT, with each sequence designed to align with the theme of each module of the course. You'll get one new video each week of the course!
Yoga sequences:
- Module 1 - Blood-sugar balancing gentle flow
- Module 2 - Calming and soothing yin bedtime flow
- Module 3 - Digestion-supporting hatha flow
- Module 4 - Hormone-balancing gentle flow
- Module 5 - Poses to support you in exploring new directions
- Module 6 - Calming and energizing flow to support you in your lifetime journey
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
The PCOS Root Cause Roadmap - $1997 Value
- 6 weeks of video tutorials that you can watch anytime, anywhere
- 6 exclusive yoga videos by Kendra Tolbert, PCOS dietitian and yoga expert
- Step-by-step guidance, handouts, and worksheets to keep you on track
- 6 weeks of PCOS-friendly recipes & meal plans so you never have to ask "what can I eat?"
Bonuses:
- Private Facebook group just for members of the course, so you have support & accountability - $297 Value
- PCOS Cycle Tracking Guide - $97 Value
- PCOS Supplement the Symptoms Guide - $97 Value
Total Value: $2,488
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $2,488
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
Pay Monthly
2 Monthly Payments of
$549
OR
Pay Upfront
1 Payment of
$997
"Taking the Course was one of the best things I have invested in for my fertility journey. You learn so much about ways to fuel your body correctly, tests and real facts about PCOS, and it’s packed with useful handouts that make implementing everything so much easier. By following Melissa’s methods, I was able to ovulate naturally within the first few weeks."
Meg
PCOS RCR Student
"Taking the PCOS Root Cause Roadmap helped me understand my symptoms, as well as real applicable ways to deal with them. I saw results within the first month (got a period for the first time in 6 months!), and since then have had another 4 periods all with confirmed ovulation! Which is HUGE for someone who only had one period the year before and has been trying to conceive! Melissa’s no BS approach to PCOS is what sold me. She’s blunt, straightforward, and doesn’t coddle you! Basically, if you put in the work and follow the recommendations she so thoughtfully lays out for you, you can most certainly expect to see results. "
Anonymous
PCOS RCR Student
"Three weeks in, my cycle is down to 28 days vs 38 days previously. I’m so glad I took the plunge and decided to enroll! And now crossing my fingers I’ll see that double line on a pregnancy stick! Melissa’s no BS approach to PCOS is what sold me. She’s blunt, straightforward, and doesn’t coddle you! Basically, if you put in the work and follow the recommendations she so thoughtfully lays out for you, you can most certainly expect to see results. "
Anonymous
PCOS RCR Student
"I’ve had my first normal cycle after one month of changes (89 days to 32 days) and I’m not even through the [program]! My cycles appear to be normal, my sugar cravings have practically disappeared. My acne is improving. Melissa’s no BS approach to PCOS is what sold me. She’s blunt, straightforward, and doesn’t coddle you! Basically, if you put in the work and follow the recommendations she so thoughtfully lays out for you, you can most certainly expect to see results. "
Jessica
PCOS RCR Student
"Your health is so worth the investment and you can use this information for life..." I got my period naturally about 3 months after finishing the course and it wasn’t painful for the first time ever! My mental health greatly improved and overall my body feels so much better. Your health is so worth the investment and you can use this information for life! Melissa’s no BS approach to PCOS is what sold me. She’s blunt, straightforward, and doesn’t coddle you! Basically, if you put in the work and follow the recommendations she so thoughtfully lays out for you, you can most certainly expect to see results. "
Brooke
PCOS RCR Student
"I'm down 30 pounds and on my second regular cycle... for the first time in my life!" ... "I was able to ovulate and now I'm almost 12 weeks pregnant!" ... "I got my period at 35 days! So much better than 45-60!" ... "Thank you so much for this course! I had my first natural ovulation ever a couple of weeks ago and confirmed pregnancy via hcg yesterday!!!" ... "I started my period today on day 29 of my cycle! No wonder they call you The Period Fairy, Melissa!!! "
Other feedback from
Current PCOS RCR Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What people ask before signing up for The PCOS Root Cause Roadmap
You will gain IMMEDIATE ACCESS to Module 0: The Science Behind the Symptoms and Module 1: Insulin Resistance — The Not So Sweet Basis of PCOS. The remaining modules will be released weekly. You will have LIFETIME ACCESS to the course materials.
You'll be able to watch the videos and complete the activities in approximately 1 hour per week for most of the modules. Additionally, the yoga videos provided each week are approximately 20-30 minutes each.
A limited number of vegetarian options will be included in the recipes and meal plans, as well as gluten-free and dairy-free options. Note that I do not recommend a 100% plant-based diet for PCOS because it is simply too hard to achieve blood sugar balance without working one-on-one with a dietitian. You can always substitute in your preferred foods into the recipes.
This course was developed by Melissa Groves Azzaro, RDN, LD, and is evidence-based. It is the ONLY course available taught by a licensed registered dietitian that focuses on the root causes of PCOS and is not focused on fertility alone. It is NOT a diet. It is an entirely different way of treating PCOS than anything else you may have tried before.
Actually, the course is an ENORMOUS value. It is giving you access to the same coaching and materials Melissa uses with her one-on-one clients—at about ONE-FIFTH of the price. And unlike many of the courses out there designed by non-medical professionals, you can rest assured that the information contained within this course is medically accurate and safe. Many participants have stated that the course is well worth the price tag and that I should charge more for the information I provide and the results my students get. You can also use your HSA/FSA card if that helps!
I'm guessing you've been struggling with your symptoms for a long, long time. I'm not here to sell you some "miracle cure" that will undo all of that in just 6 weeks. Some symptoms respond faster than others. (For example, for my clients and for the women who've gone through the course already, skin tends to clear quickly; weight starts to shift after around 4-6 weeks; regular periods resume around 6-8 weeks; hair growth or hair loss can take 6 months to a year of consistent action to even begin to show signs of improving.) Obviously, what you get out of the course also depends on your commitment. I can give you the information, but I can't make you follow it.
This course is a self-study course. Melissa will be active inside the group Facebook group to answer questions about the course, and there is a Coach Course available to answer questions about the course; however, due to legal reasons, more personalized advice requires working one-on-one or in a group program with Melissa. Melissa does a monthly live Q&A to answer your questions inside the Facebook group.
Yes! This is NOT a diet plan. Additionally, any supplements discussed will be clearly noted when they are not pregnancy- or breastfeeding-safe. The course is also appropriate even if you are on hormonal birth control or you are menopausal.
Yes, technically. Because there is no one-on-one time with Melissa in the course, it IS available for purchase outside the U.S. However, please keep in mind that Melissa is a US-based dietitian, so recipes are in U.S. measurements, recommended labs are available in the US and ranges are given in US measurements, and foods, supplements, and other products mentioned within the course are all U.S. based.
The PCOS Root Cause Roadmap is PERFECT for you if…
- You've just been diagnosed with PCOS and you're confused and overwhelmed about where to start
- You've been struggling with PCOS for a long time and have literally tried everything
- You're ready to try a different approach — because you're tired of following recommendations from random people on the internet
- You're actively trying to get pregnant or just concerned about your future fertility
- You're too busy to spend hours in the kitchen meal prepping or hours at the gym
- You're afraid that PCOS means you're doomed to a lifetime of being overweight, dealing with symptoms like acne and facial hair, and expensive fertility treatments
- You can imagine yourself feeling energized and confident just 6 weeks from now!
- You want to work with a PCOS dietitian to learn how to eat to control your PCOS symptoms, but you can't afford it right now
- You have just ONE hour of time to invest per week into healing your PCOS by addressing your root causes
If you said “yes” to even 3 of the above, I can’t wait to meet you inside the PCOS Root Cause Roadmap!
Imagine yourself in just 6 short weeks...
Really understanding WHY PCOS makes you feel the way you do and what to do about it
Feeling less snacky and having fewer carb cravings
Having the energy you’ve always wished you had so you can do the things you want to do
Feeling better in your clothes… and your skin… without being hungry all the time
Getting regular periods without medications — and maybe even pregnant?!
Feeling 100% confident that you know how to eat for YOUR PCOS symptoms
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
The PCOS Root Cause Roadmap - $1997 Value
- 6 weeks of video tutorials that you can watch anytime, anywhere
- 6 exclusive yoga videos by Kendra Tolbert, PCOS dietitian and yoga expert
- Step-by-step guidance, handouts, and worksheets to keep you on track
- 6 weeks of PCOS-friendly recipes & meal plans so you never have to ask "what can I eat?"
Bonuses:
- Private Facebook group just for members of the course, so you have support & accountability - $297 Value
- PCOS Cycle Tracking Guide - $97 Value
- PCOS Supplement the Symptoms Guide - $97 Value
Total Value: $2,488
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $2,488
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
Pay Monthly
2 Monthly Payments of
$549
OR
Pay Upfront
1 Payment of
$997
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
The PCOS Root Cause Roadmap - $1997 Value
- 6 weeks of video tutorials that you can watch anytime, anywhere
- 6 exclusive yoga videos by Kendra Tolbert, PCOS dietitian and yoga expert
- Step-by-step guidance, handouts, and worksheets to keep you on track
- 6 weeks of PCOS-friendly recipes & meal plans so you never have to ask "what can I eat?"
Bonuses:
- Private Facebook group just for members of the course, so you have support & accountability - $297 Value
- PCOS Cycle Tracking Guide - $97 Value
- PCOS Supplement the Symptoms Guide - $97 Value
Total Value: $2,488
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $2,488
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
Pay Monthly
2 Monthly Payments of
$549
OR
Pay Upfront
1 Payment of
