PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among females of reproductive age worldwide, affecting between 5% and 26% of female. It’s a condition that many of my clients have presented with.
Impact of PCOS on work and productivity
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can significantly impact one’s work life. This can lead to reduced productivity, increased absenteeism, and challenges in career progression. Studies show that over half of women with PCOS report missing work due to symptoms, with a substantial number feeling held back in their careers. These impacts stem from a combination of physical and mental health challenges associated with PCOS, including fatigue, pain, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
Working with me you will enjoy a holistic approach:
Work and Function
Help you establish a rhythm in sync with your cycle that will allow for more predictability and sustainability in your productivity and help towards you finances.
Managing day to day activities such as home keeping, socialisation, having fun
Work and Business Coaching; I will be able to support you find sustainable way to attend to your work commitments and/or create a business that will accommodate your needs in the interim of your healing process.
If you are employed I can support how to assert your needs effectively with your employer.
Homeopathy
Carefully selecting and recommending a homeopathic remedy and flower essences to help you regulate your hormones and alleviate the symptoms, re-establish your cycle to have more predictability in energy and productivity, ensure fertility.
Carry out a Homeopathic detox to clear the toxins (especially if there is a history of prolonged or impactful use of the Pill and other contraceptives, or HPV vaccine)
Nutrition
A diet rich in whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and healthy fats can help regulate insulin levels and reduce inflammation. Emphasise low glycaemic index foods to stabilise blood sugar and manage weight effectively. These changes may be challenging for many of my clients. Whilst we use homeopathy to ease cravings, managing unhelpful thinking and finding ways to establish helpful habits is part of my service to you.Movement
Incorporating consistent exercise improves insulin sensitivity and supports hormonal balance. My clients benefit from my help in devising an approach that they will have motivation for building into into their busy schedules.Stress Management
Practices such as mindfulness meditation, deep breathing exercises, and adequate sleep can lower cortisol levels, which in turn may help regulate menstrual cycles and reduce PCOS symptoms. As well as generic meditations, my clients get a recording of meditation or yoga nidra tailored to their needs.Sleep
Quality sleep of 7-9 hours per night supports hormonal health and improves metabolic function. Where the issue may be in regards to sleep, we will make it a priority to address this. Again, we will be able to lean onto homeopathic remedies, practice of mediation and yoga nidra alongside helpful daily routine and nutrition.
Example of Homeopathic Remedies for someone with PCOS
Pulsatilla is indicated where women experience delayed, scanty, or irregular menstrual cycles. It’s a remedy that is characterised by changeably of symptoms. This may be on an emotional level where we see mood swings, tearfulness, or physical where symptoms move from one part of the body to another.
Folliculinum is often used in homeopathy for hormonal imbalances as it helps regulate oestrogen levels, supporting follicular development and menstrual regularity.
Fraxinus americana, helps reduce cyst growth, post birth uterus displacement or/and prolapse and insulin resistance.
Thuja is commonly indicated for cystic ovarian conditions and hormonal disturbances. Thuja has an innate ability to dissolve abnormal growth or accumulation in the body. It is also helpful in treatment of extreme hair growth on unusual parts in women due to hormonal imbalance.
Sepia addresses hormonal imbalances and fatigue. All types of menstrual complaints white discharge- itching, yellow, green, dragging down sensation-sits cross legged, pain during sexual intercourse, prolapse of uterus and vagina.
There may be tendency to abortions. It also helps with hot flushes during menopause.Calcarea Carbonica is indicated for heavy bleeding, sluggish metabolism and weight gain.
Natrum Muriaticum may be indicated where we see irregular periods and emotional disturbances. This may be particularly valuable where there is a history of grief and one protects themselves from emotional pain by building a ‘wall’ around their heart.
Lachesis
Lachesis is often used for symptoms involving oestrogen dominance and menstrual irregularities. It may aid in alleviating symptoms such as irregular periods, mood swings, and ovarian cysts often seen in PCOS. Intense sensitivity to touch, pressure, and clothing around the neck. Lachesis is often indicated in cases where symptoms exhibit a left-to-right progression and where the patient's mental state includes heightened suspicion, jealousy and irritability.Note: These remedies are selected based on symptom similarity and individual case history. Consultation will help us establish your personalised treatment plan