What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary Syndrome is a condition that affects a woman's hormone levels. It is related to abnormal hormone levels in the body including high levels of insulin and excess amounts of male hormones. This hormonal imbalance can cause irregular ovulation, impacting fertility. It is the most common female hormone condition and affects 1 in ten women in the Uk. SYMPTOMS
PCOS affects individuals in different ways. Not everyone will have all the symptoms and the severity may vary. Symptoms include: ➡️ Irregular periods ➡️ Irregular ovulation - or no ovulation ➡️ Polycystic ovaries ➡️ Facial hair ➡️ Oily skin/Acne ➡️ Thinning hair ➡️ Weight gain or difficulty losing weight ➡️ Mood changes Acupuncture has the potential to improve clinical outcomes for women with PCOS when combined with usual care. (Gu Yunxia et al, 2018,Effect of Acupuncture Combined with Western Medicine on Hormone Level ans Ovarian Blood Flow in Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary syndrome)
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