• Weight gain or obesity
• Elevated cholesterol levels
• Excessive and/or abnormal hair growth on their body
• Irregular periods or absence of periods (amenorrhea)
• Acne and/or excessive facial hair
• Thinning of the hair on the head
• Enlarged ovaries with cysts
• Insulin resistance

Women with PCOS encounter:

• A 40% higher risk of diabetes by the age of 40 and an increase for gestational diabetes
• Increased cardiovascular risk; PCOS is a marker for heart disease
• Increased weight gain and difficulty losing weight
• Cystic ovaries, infertility, and endometrial cancer
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Infertility

Insulin resistance causes insulin and glucose to build up in the bloodstream. High insulin levels increase the production of male hormones called androgens, causing symptoms such as body hair growth, acne, irregular periods, and weight gain. Because the weight gain is triggered by male hormones, abdominal fat/belly fat is considered the most dangerous kind of fat because it is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and other health conditions.

Functional/Chinese medicine treats the underlying causes and imbalances with PCOS to correct the problem at its root, allowing your body to self-regulate and return to a normal menstrual cycle. At AHS, we utilize time-tested protocols which include Acupuncture, nutritional support, stress management, and specific herbal medicines to assist you in returning to a normal cycle, reducing weight, improving your skin, and reducing excessive hair growth.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture helps balance hormones, reduce insulin resistance, and improve menstrual regularity.

Nutritional Counseling Proper nutrition is crucial for managing PCOS. Our experts provide dietary guidance to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Herbal Medicine Specific herbal medicines can help regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce androgen levels, and alleviate PCOS symptoms.

Stress Management Reducing stress is essential for managing PCOS. We offer stress management techniques and mind-body connection exercises to help you relax and reduce anxiety.