PCOS.
PCOS isn't one-size-fits-all. We work to understand what's contributing to your symptoms so your care plan is tailored to you.
One diagnosis. Many patterns.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), also known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), doesn't look the same in every person. Some patients experience insulin resistance and weight changes, while others struggle more with inflammation, adrenal dysfunction, or other hormonal imbalances. Understanding what's contributing to your symptoms helps us create a treatment plan that's personalized to you.
Standard PCOS care is often metformin and birth control. Both have a place. Neither addresses why the pattern is there. Naturopathic care looks at the underlying physiology.
How patients describe it.
- Irregular or absent cycles
- Difficulty losing weight, especially around the middle
- Acne or hormonal skin patterns
- Excess facial or body hair
- Insulin resistance signs (sugar cravings, energy crashes)
- Fertility concerns
PCOS is not one condition. The plan only works when it's built around the version of PCOS you actually have. Dr. Abbie Siudzinski, ND
How we work through it.
We start by figuring out which PCOS pattern is driving things. Insulin, inflammation, adrenal, or post-pill. The testing tells us.
Then the plan targets the actual driver. For insulin-driven PCOS that often means dietary patterns, specific supplementation, and lifestyle adjustments. For adrenal PCOS the focus shifts to stress physiology.
Cycles often regulate within 3-6 months when the right pattern is addressed. Symptoms like acne and hair changes take longer but follow.
Tests we typically use here.
The specific panels depend on your situation. These are the most common ones for PMOS.
- 01DUTCH hormone panels
- 02Fasting insulin and HbA1c
- 03Comprehensive thyroid panels
- 04Inflammatory markers
- 05DHEA-S and androgens
- 06Vitamin D
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If this sounds like what you're navigating, the 15-minute call is the right place to start.