Treating PCOS

What you need to know about PCOS, and how MPL can help.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Treatment Specialist

D E F I N I N G P C O S

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal and metabolic conditions often linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, and androgen imbalance affecting women. PCOS is not just an ovarian condition as the name implies - it is a whole-body metabolic and hormonal imbalance that can significantly impact long-term health. Current estimates show that PCOS impacts approximately 8–13% of women of reproductive age worldwide, and about 6–12% of women in the United States - meaning millions of women are living with PCOS. When left untreated, PCOS can increase long-term risk for prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, infertility, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial hyperplasia/cancer.

Many women remain undiagnosed for years because symptoms can be subtle or mistakenly attributed to stress, anxiety, weight changes, or “normal” hormone fluctuations. Early evaluation and comprehensive management are crucial, since PCOS is strongly linked to insulin resistance, infertility, continued unwanted weight gain, long-term metabolic dysfunction health risk, and cardiometabolic health risk.

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The Importance of Early Evaluation

Symptoms of PCOS are frequently dismissed or misattributed to other minor issues. Early evaluation is vital.

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Recognizing the critical link between PCOS, insulin resistance, and overall metabolic health allows us to intervene sooner and more effectively.

Common Symptoms & Clinical Presentation:

  • Irregular or Missed Periods
  • Infertility
  • Miscarriages
  • Ovarian Cyst
  • Elevated Cholesterol Levels
  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
  • Acne
  • Oily skin
  • Unwanted facial/body hair (hirsutism)
  • Hair thinning
  • Mood changes (i.e Anxiety, Depression)
  • Fatigue
  • Sugar cravings
  • Scalp Hair Loss
  • Signs of insulin resistance such as darkened skin patches (acanthosis nigricans)

Although there is no cure for PCOS, at My Precision Life, a PCOS treatment specialist, we provide a comprehensive evaluation of PCOS, including metabolic and hormone testing.  A personalized management treatment plan focused on improving symptoms such as irregular cycles, unwanted hair growth, acne, weight gain, and insulin resistance will be created for you. Our approach emphasizes root-cause care through lifestyle changes, targeted supplementation, medication and personalized hormone support when appropriate.