PCOS affects many women. What is it worth knowing?

Hormonal imbalances are more common in PCOS. The ratio of LH/FSH hormones is skewed and LH levels are elevated. Ovulation is more common, resulting in lower progesterone levels and higher oestrogen levels. Estrogen dominance may be typical. Speaking of hormones, it is also worth checking insulin and cortisol levels.

Just as the symptoms and laboratory features of this condition can be diverse, so too can the underlying causes of PCOS. The most common causes that can either individually or in combination create PCOS are:

• insulin resistance is recognised by science as the most common cause
• unprocessed stress, which is at the root of almost all chronic diseases
• discontinuation of contraceptives, which can temporarily cause PCOS
• chronic inflammation affecting other organs, which may also affect the hormonal system

If PCOS is suspected, a specialist examination is always necessary to find out the exact cause and determine the appropriate treatment.

However, given the most common causes and their symptoms, there are some natural remedies that can be used.

WTN MYO-INOZITOL COMPLEX IN CASE OF IR

Myo-inositol is a type of vitamin B. As such, it is a water-soluble compound. This means it can be easily absorbed and used by the body, while excess is quickly excereted in the urine. It is not stored by the body, so it is important to take adequate amounts regularly through diet or supplements.

Myo-inositol plays an important role in the treatment of plycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by improving hormonal balance and metabolism through several mechanisms.

Women with PCOS often also have insulin resistance. High insulin levels stimulate the ovaries to produce more androgen hormones, such as testosterone. Myo-inositol improves insulin sensitivity, which lowers insulin levels and thus reduces the overproduction of androgenic (male-like) hormones in the ovaries. It also helps to alleviate the symptoms of high androgen levels that are typical of PCOS, such as hirsutism (excessive hair growth), acne and hair loss.

In PCOS, there is also often an imbalance in the ratio of LH (luteinising hormone) to FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), with LH typically decreasing relative to FSH. Hormonal imbalance may result in failure to ovulate, which is often a feature of PCOS. Myo-inositol may also affect a hormone released from the pituitary gland (GnRH), which directly regulates the normal ratio of LH to FSH, thereby improving follicle maturation and ovulation.

Restoring a normal LH/FSH ratio helps regulate the ovulatory cycle and increases the chance of spontaneous ovulation, thus helping to treat PCOS.

WTN CYCLE-FRIENDLY DIETARY SUPPLEMENT AND CYCLE-FRIENDLY CREAM

If you’re looking for a natural solution, Wise Tree Naturals’ cycle-friendly products could be the ideal choice for you. To help you achieve an optimal hormonal cycle, WTN Cycle-friendly supplement and WTN Cycle-friendly cream, a progesterone from a natural plant source, can help. While the dietary supplement is designed to achieve optimal levels of estrogen, the cream supports progesterone levels. The cyclical use of these two products can harmonise the hormones, thereby reducing the risk of ovarian cysts.

As it contains phytoestrogens, WTN Cycle-friendly is recommended to be taken during the first half of the cycle, days 1-13.

The cream should be used in the second half of the cycle, days 14-26, as it enhances the effect of progesterone.

WTN ASHWAGANDHA COMPLEX

The herb ashwagandha is highly respected In Ayurvedic (meaning „science of life”) medicine. Ashwagandha is used to protect the nervous system and to treat fatigue and insomnia.

The active ingredients in ashwagandha are very useful in times of stress, as they have a profound effect on adrenal gland function and thus on our stress levels. As an adaptogenic herb, it has the potential to improve resistance to physical and psychological stress by increasing the body’s ability to adapt to various stressors.

It can reduce cortisol levels, regulate blood pressure, pulse and blood sugar fluctuations due to stress.

In addition to the main ingredient, the other ingredients in the WTN Ashwagandha Complex – holy basil, Chinese creeping magnolia – all play a part in increasing the body’s ability to cope with physical and mental stress.