Acupuncture for PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a very common endocrine disorder affecting as many as ten percent of people who menstruate and is one of the most common causes of infertility.
Common symptoms of PCOS include:
anovulation
missed periods (often for months at a time)
heavy bleeding
recurrent miscarriage
blood sugar regulation issues
acne
abnormal facial and body hair growth
weight gain/difficulty losing weight
thyroid issues
depression/anxiety
Left untreated, PCOS can lead to long-term health risks like high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, increased stroke risk. So even if you are not trying to get pregnant it is still important to address the underlying hormone imbalance and hormone signaling issues that resulted in PCOS.
The good news is that acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary adjustments and supplements can help bring you back into balance.
Find Your Balance. Naturally.
“I highly recommend Karen. Within 3 months of meeting her, we achieved our goal of getting pregnant. After a year of TTC, my partner and I went through fertility testing to find out I have PCOS. The next steps were: Metformin and multiple rounds of IUI. I was feeling totally unseen and discouraged in the plan. Enter Karen! She provided a holistic approach PCOS and helped me to understand what was happening in my body. She suggested diet changes and natural supplements to improve my overall health (and fertility). Each week we'd start with a conversation to understand how external elements played into my PCOS and then we'd do an acupuncture session. I learned so much during my time with Karen.”
— Annastacia J., Arvada, CO
