Symptoms
- Irregular or absent periods
- Heavy or prolonged periods
- Acne or other skin changes
- Hair growth on the face or body
- Hair loss or thinning on the head
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Infertility or difficulty getting pregnant
Causes
- Insulin resistance
- Chronic inflammation
- Environmental toxins
- Genetic predisposition
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Chronic stress and emotional trauma
Treatments
- Stress reduction techniques such as meditation or yoga
- Dietary changes such as reducing sugar and processed food intake and increasing consumption of whole foods
- Nutritional supplementation with key nutrients such as vitamin D, magnesium, and chromium
- Balancing hormones through targeted supplementation or medication
- Reducing exposure to environmental toxins
- Addressing underlying inflammation or infection through targeted supplementation or medication
- Incorporating regular physical activity or exercise
