If you have experienced irregular periods, acne, hair loss, facial hair, weight gain, or hormone imbalance symptoms, you may have wondered if you have PCOS. Or maybe you have been told that you have PCOS or have cysts on your ovaries, but no one explained what this means or gave you treatment options you felt comfortable with. We are going to discuss how using natural medicine to treat PCOS or PMOS will provide symptom relief, balance hormones and improve metabolic function.

PCOS is the term used to described the hormone imbalance issue that results in cysts being formed on the ovaries. However, this term does not describe the body wide effects and doesn’t acknowledge that there aren’t always cysts present.

Recently, PCOS was renamed PMOS to better describe this hormone imbalance issue. There is an emphasis on the ovarian cysts with PCOS and it underrepresents the metabolic and inflammatory effects on the body. Whereas, PMOS does a better job at describing this complex hormone and metabolic condition.

I will refer to this condition asPMOS going forward for simplicity, but understand that they are still used interchangeably.

What is PCOS or PMOS?

PCOS is the term used to described the hormone imbalance issue that results in cysts being formed on the ovaries. However, this term does not describe the body wide effects and doesn’t acknowledge that there aren’t always cysts present.

Recently, PCOS was renamed PMOS to better describe this hormone imbalance issue. There is an emphasis on the ovarian cysts with PCOS and it underrepresents the metabolic and inflammatory effects on the body. Whereas, PMOS does a better job at describing this complex hormone and metabolic condition.

I will refer to this condition asPMOS going forward for simplicity, but understand that they are still used interchangeably.

PMOS is a hormonal and metabolic disorder that affects how the ovaries function. It is also one of the most common hormone conditions in women of reproductive age.

Women with PMOS may experience:

  • Irregular or absent periods
  • Acne or acne prone skin
  • Unwanted facial or body hair
  • Hair thinning on the scalp
  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
  • Infertility or trouble trying to conceive
  • Trouble ovulating
  • Fatigue
  • Blood sugar imbalance issues

PMOS is often associate with:

  • Insulin resistance
  • Elevated androgens (hormones like testosterone)
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Metabolic dysfunction

How is PMOS diagnosed?

  • Irregular ovulation or menstrual cycles
  • Elevated androgens found on lab testing – testosterone and/or DHEA.
  • Elevated androgen symptoms – acne, hair growth, hair loss
  • Polycystic-appearing ovaries on ultrasound

It is important to note that not everyone will have cysts on their ovaries or experience insulin resistance and weight gain issues. While these are common symptoms, everyone presents differently. Dr. Katie sees a wide variety of hormone and metabolic issues in her PCOS patients and tailors her treatment plans accordingly.

What causes PMOS?

  • Elevated androgens
  • Elevated insulin
  • Genetics
  • Chronic stress and cortisol imbalance
  • Inflammation
  • Thyroid dysfunction
  • Gut health imbalances

This is why comprehensive hormone and metabolic testing is so important in order to understand the underlying issues.

A Functional and Integrative Approach

Many women benefit from a more personalized approach to PMOS treatment that focuses on identifying root causes instead of simply masking symptoms.

The goal is to improve overall health, support hormone balance and blood sugar balance, while feeling better.

At Balanced Care we take a personalize and root-cause approach to helping women struggling with PCOS or PMOS. Many women are told their labs are “normal” or are simply prescribed birth control or Spironolactone without a deeper evaluation into why symptoms are happening. Our goal is to look beyond the diagnosis and identify the underlying contributors to hormone imbalance, irregular cycles, fertility concerns, weight changes, fatigue, acne, or metabolic dysfunction.

At Balanced Care, we evaluate the full picture using advanced and functional lab testing to uncover your hormone and metabolic picture so we can customize our treatments for you.

Natural treatments for PCOS may include:

  • Nutrition support for insulin resistance and inflammation
  • Supplement recommendations tailored for hormone balance
  • Fertility and ovulation support
  • Weight management strategies
  • Stress and sleep optimization
  • Lifestyle guidance to support long-term hormone health

Our preconception and fertility-focused care will optimize:

  • Ovulation
  • Egg quality
  • Hormone balance
  • Metabolic health
  • Nutrient status

If you are looking for a more comprehensive and natural approach to treating PCOS, PMOS, fertility, infertility, or hormone imbalance, Balanced Care offers personalized care focused on identifying and addressing root causes – not just masking symptoms. Click here to schedule today.