PCOS Hormone Therapy in Phoenix, AZ
PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome, is a complex condition involving sugar metabolism, progesterone, thyroid, and androgen sensitivity. Women with PCOS produce above average amounts of male hormones. This imbalance can result in a variety of conditions including:
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Acne or other skin blemishes
- Weight gain and difficulty managing weight
- Depression and anxiety
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Endometrial, ovarian, and breast cancer
BHRT as a treatment for PCOS
PCOS is also the most common cause of infertility in women. While most women need to start looking at hormone optimization in their mid to late 30's, PCOS is a condition that can show symptoms as early as the late teenage years and can be treated naturally and successfully with hormone balancing.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) as a treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is available in many forms. Through an evaluation of your unique blood tests, we will make a recommendation that is best for you.