Health Mysteries Solved

The Case: Jen is 34 with the hopes of getting pregnant but her menstrual cycle was very irregular She was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) The doctors and gynecologists recommended birth control pills but they left her feeling moody and depressed. Plus, it wasn’t going to help her get pregnant! We had to find a way to regulate her period, optimize her fertility and the first clue was in understanding  the cause of her PCOS. The Investigation Birth control pills are a common solution for irregular periods caused by PCOS but they are not the only solution. And, they are certainly not the right choice for someone who suffers bad side effects or who is wanting to improve fertility. According to the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association, PCOS affects up to 15% of women and is the leading cause of infertility. Which is why it’s often a catchall diagnosis. I knew I had to dig a little deeper into Jen’s case if we were going to overcome her PCOS symptoms, improve menstrual cycle regularity