PCOS - Poly Cystic Ovaries and Your Hormones

PCOS is a combination of insulin resistance and/or androgen excess that causes cycles where ovulation doesn’t occur, in some cases producing cysts on the ovaries, however cysts alone does not confirm PCOS and is not essential to have PCOS, contrary to what the name suggests (poly cystic ovaries). PCOS symptoms can include facial hair, acne, irregular cycles and sometimes weight gain. It can also be a confronting task to address especially in the realm of fertility, however, your egg quality or number is not necessarily low with PCOS, it may simply be that the conditions are not right for ovulation. 

Emerging research indicates the driver of PCOS is connected to high levels of insulin and addressing PCOS usually starts with pathology testing to confirm the role of androgens and insulin. Treatment approaches in Naturopathy include managing insulin and blood sugar, correcting gut function, and supporting ovulation by reducing androgen excess. 

Often hormonal contraception is prescribed to manage PCOS, it is important to note that the PCOS may still be present when you come off the pill and therefore once again healing of the root cause will still need to take place. 

Talk to Cellf today for a functional approach to PCOS.