PCOS - Vitality Renewal Clinic

What is PCOS?

PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is a common hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive years. About 1 in 10 women have PCOS, making it one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders among women of childbearing age.

Some key facts about PCOS:

• Main signs and symptoms include irregular periods, excess hair growth on the face and body (hirsutism), and acne. Many women with PCOS also struggle with weight gain and insulin resistance.
• The exact cause is unknown but research suggests genetics plays a major role. PCOS seems to run in families.
• There may be abnormalities in the balance of reproductive hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. This hormone imbalance interferes with the development and release of eggs during ovulation.
• PCOS increases a woman's risk for infertility, gestational diabetes, endometrial cancer, heart disease, and other health issues.

Some common medical treatments for PCOS aim to manage symptoms by:

• Regulating the menstrual cycle and promoting ovulation with birth control pills
• Managing excess hair growth with anti-androgens like spironolactone
• Controlling acne with topical creams/gels or antibiotics
• Encouraging weight loss through lifestyle changes to improve insulin sensitivity

Our knowledgeable health professionals at Vitality Renewal Clinic also offer individualized treatment plans for women with PCOS, including bioidentical hormone therapy to help restore hormonal balance from an imbalance of estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, testosterone, etc.

We partner with each patient to understand their unique symptoms and health goals in order to create fully personalized and holistic plans that combine hormone optimization with nutrition, supplements, fitness, and lifestyle changes for transformative results inside and out.

If you're a woman who suspects or has been diagnosed with PCOS, we encourage you to () with us to explore potential treatment options. Our exceptional PCOS recovery plans help women finally take back control of their health. Don't wait - relief is possible!