Women deserve better.

If you read the statistics above, you can see the math ain’t mathin’.

Despite PCOS’s high prevalence rate, individuals with a diagnosis are often left feeling confused, isolated, and exhausted trying to navigate their health needs within a system that is limited in its knowledge, research, and treatment options.

PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in women and can often lead to chronic health and emotional problems. It is associated with an increased risk of anxiety, depression, and OCD. Many people with PCOS struggle with hormonal imbalances, painful and irregular menstrual cycles, and changes to the body that can leave people feeling insecure and defeated.

The point is, it’s a bigger deal than our institutions recognize.

This discrepancy is reflected in current treatment options. At this time, the most commonly offered solution for those struggling with symptoms is birth control, which is often handed out without real consideration or informed consent about the side effects this may cause. Recommendations offered to individuals with PCOS include mixed messaging about diet & exercise and vitamins & supplements. So often, women are left feeling dismissed and blamed, as if “more exercise” is the panacea their providers make it out to be. But you know better.

Currently, PCOS is almost exclusively treated through a medical model that over-emphasizes the role of medications, pharmaceutical support, and weight loss, and minimizes (or excludes entirely) the role of mental health support.

Let’s talk about some better options.

Let’s talk about integrative and holistic approaches to well-being. Let’s talk about resources to better advocate for your needs, and the skills and tools that can help you nurture your body and mind throughout the journey. Let’s talk about self-compassion for the parts of you that want to give up some days.

You are the expert of your own body. Period.

If you’re ready for true mental health support from someone who gets it (trust me), let’s chat.