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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects 5-10% of women of childbearing age. The cysts develop as a result of eggs failing to fully mature and subsequent failure to ovulate. Since no egg matures, or is released, ovulation does not occur and the hormone progesterone is not made.

Symptoms of PCOS:

	High levels of male hormones, also called androgens, such as DHEAs and testosterone
	An irregular, prolonged or absent menstrual cycle
	There may or may not be many small cysts in the ovaries - NB. a diagnosis of PCOS does NOT require there to be cysts on the ovaries
	Infertility or inability to get pregnant or maintain a pregnancy
	Acne, oily skin or dandruff, particularly cystic chest, jaw line and back acne
	Pelvic pain
	Weight gain or inability to lose weight
	Insulin resistance

Naturopathic Treatment of PCOS

PCOS is the result of a whole cascade of hormone imbalances that can be traced back to blood sugar instability.  Diet, exercise, supplements, herbs and stress reduction can be used to correct blood sugar imbalances, lower insulin levels, restore healthy ovulation and progesterone production and remove any excess of reproductive hormones.

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