Healthy ovulation, the cornerstone of a woman's reproductive health, is a sign that your body is healthy.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common issue, affecting up to 1 in 5 women, where ovulation is not healthy. Symptoms may
include:
- irregular or long periods
- no periods
- acne and unusual hair growth
- polycystic ovaries found on an ultrasound (although even if you have polycystic ovaries, you may not have polycystic ovarian
syndrome)
- weight gain
- infertility.
You don't need all of these symptoms to have PCOS.
Like other reproductive health issues, PCOS doesn't just affect fertility, but impacts your whole body health, now and into the future - whether you are single, or aren't planning a pregnancy.
A common medical treatment is to give ‘the pill’. Although this eliminates the primary symptom of irregular bleeding, it does not treat the underlying cause - and may even worsen it. It is ultimately a 'bandaid' solution. Various websites give conflicting information on PCOS, and often present the ‘doom and gloom’ side of this common condition.
With Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM), PCOS can be successfully managed to improve future health – for fertility, cardiovascular issues, metabolic issues, and cancer risk.
A restorative approach involves charting your cycle with a fertility awareness method (FAM), and investigations such as blood tests and medical imaging.
RRM aims for holistic treatment, which may include lifestyle changes, medications, supplements, and/or surgical intervention. Our goal is restoring healthy ovulation.
Healthy ovulation is essential for good health for many reasons:
And many others.
