“Is there a cure for PCOS with naturopathy?”
I am suffering from PCOS and also trying to conceive. Please let me know if there is a cure for PCOS with naturopathy.
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Naturopathy (or Naturopathic medicine) is a philosophy and approach to addressing health concerns by understanding the healing capacity of the body and the power in nature (ie natural remedies), along with treating the cause and the whole person, educating patients and communities, and knowing prevention is the best medicine. That being said there is a lot that can utilized to help with PCOS and helping to conceive. Please follow up with a Naturopathic physician near you to get an individualized plan.
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Naturopathy, and receiving care under a naturopathic provider, will definitely help you manage symptoms, support your healing process and support hormone balance related to conception. That is certain. Conception is never guaranteed, as fertility is even now, a mysterious thing. Even the most "healthy" person can struggle to get pregnant. For you, it begins with prioritizing and taking care of yourself. Naturopathy is amazing for support in all of this.
There are at least four subtypes of PCOS, all of which of slightly different treatment focuses. See if you can find an ND in your area to work with you. I have had good results helping women with PCOS.
PCOS is a complex problem, I do not know your Hx but myoinositiol is showing promise to decrease BMI, insulin resistance, and menstrual problems. I also would try acupuncture which also has helped women conceive.
Yes, there is treatment for PCOS. I highly recommend seeing a naturopathic doctor to evaluate the root cause so that an individualized treatment plan can be discussed.
Dr. Krisel Nagallo, NMD
Dr. Krisel Nagallo, NMD
Thank you for your question. Yes, naturopathic doctors work often with PCOS with great success. It often involves natural hormone balancing (ex: herbs, targeted nutrient supplementation, diet, etc), stress reduction, and simple home care treatments to facilitate safe detox and inflammation reduction. With my patients who are also interested in conception, I also perform Mayan Abdominal Massage therapy which helps facilitate improved fertility, uterine health, emotional relaxation and more. *Please note that not all naturopathic doctors or massage therapists are trained this this technique.*
PCOS is so multifaceted and involves much more than just reproductive hormones. That being said, myself and my colleagues are very experienced using diet, herbs, vitamins/minerals, and lifestyle changes to make it easier for our PCOS patients to conceive and have less painful periods.
Naturopathic medicine is a good option for PCOS. You need to find a naturopathic doctor who specializes in this area.
You can certainly reverse many of the symptoms and improve hormonal function to successfully fall pregnant. Herbal medicine is hugely successful in this area
Yes, there are naturopathic treatments for PCOS. Having a hormone panel ran and using bio-identical herbals to correct your hormonal imbalance and correcting blood sugar imbalances if they are present will help. Acupuncture in combination with hormone regulation can help increase fertility.
No cure, but a well-trained and licensed Naturopathic Physician can take your history and perform an exam and develop a plan that would include natural supportive therapies to deal with your PCOS. Also, if you need help with fertility, acupuncture may be an option.