conditions - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic condition that affects 5%–10% of women of reproductive age. It occurs when the ovaries produce too much of the male hormones (androgens) which cause women to have a variety of symptoms.

PCOS is thought to be one of the leading causes of infertility and endocrine and metabolic problems, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, in women of childbearing age.

Traditional Chinese Medicine categorises PCOS as an excess condition, a deficient condition, or a combination of both an excess and deficient condition of the organ systems, depending on the particular presentation.

A Chinese Medicine Practitioner will differentiate your diagnostic pattern and attempt to treat the root cause of the PCOS with such modalities as Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine & Moxibustion.

Generally combining weekly acupuncture treatments together with Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine Nutritional and lifestyle advice, according to individual's circumstances, yields the best results. For women with PCOS where are trying to become pregnant good lifestyle habits, along with any treatments, are very important for women with PCOS. Reducing the risk of endocrinal and metabolic conditions like diabetes and heart disease by exercise and nutrition and also important treatment goals.

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