PCOS
Understand Your Hormones. Reclaim Your Health.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that can affect your periods, skin, weight, energy levels, and fertility.
Symptoms may include irregular periods, acne, excess hair growth, scalp hair thinning, weight changes, and difficulty conceiving.
With the right support, PCOS is highly manageable. Our personalised, evidence-based approach helps you understand your symptoms and find the treatment plan that is right for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects how the ovaries work. It can impact your periods, skin, weight, energy levels, metabolism, and fertility. Although symptoms vary from person to person, PCOS is highly manageable with the right support and treatment.
What Are the Common Symptoms?
PCOS can cause a wide range of symptoms, including:
- Irregular or absent periods
- Acne or oily skin
- Excess facial or body hair
- Scalp hair thinning
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Fatigue and mood changes
- Difficulty conceiving
How Is PCOS Diagnosed?
PCOS is diagnosed based on your symptoms, medical history, blood tests, and often an ultrasound scan. There is no single test for PCOS, and other hormonal conditions need to be excluded.
Most clinicians use the Rotterdam criteria, which means a diagnosis is made when two out of the following three features are present:
- Irregular or absent ovulation
- Signs of higher androgen levels, such as acne, excess hair growth, or elevated hormone levels on blood tests
- Polycystic ovaries seen on ultrasound
Not everyone with PCOS will have ovarian cysts, and symptoms can vary significantly from person to person.
What Are the Treatments?
Treatment is tailored to your symptoms and goals, whether you want to regulate your periods, improve your skin, support weight management, or optimise fertility.
Options may include:
- Lifestyle and nutritional support
- Medications to regulate periods and support hormone balance
- Treatment for acne or excess hair growth
- Support for insulin resistance and weight management
- Fertility treatment when pregnancy is desired
With the right plan, most women with PCOS can successfully manage their symptoms and feel much better.
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Using ultrasound guidance, with gas and air available for comfort if needed.
