Description
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition that affects up to 10% of women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by a variety of signs and symptoms such as ovarian cysts, irregular menstrual cycles and bleeding patterns, insulin resistance, fertility challenges and excess androgens. These high levels of androgens, in combination with many of the aforementioned hormonal changes, can lead to hirsutism, acne, oily skin, male pattern baldness and weight gain. Women with PCOS experience a lower quality of life as a result.
Highlights
- Hormone Balance TL is an evidence-based, herbal formulation designed to help reduce hyperandrogenism and excess testosterone levels in any population, especially those with PCOS
- Licorice root has been demonstrated to lower testosterone levels in healthy women while also improving PCOS markers in animal studies
- White peony inhibits the production of testosterone by promoting aromatase activity; it has also been studied alongside licorice root to reduce testosterone levels in women with PCOS
- Cinnamon has been demonstrated to improve cycle regularity, antioxidant status and lipid profiles in women with PCOS
- Reishi mushroom is capable of blocking the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone through the inhibition of 5-alpha reductase
- Spearmint has been found to improve self-reported measures of hirsutism in women, possibly as a result of reduced free testosterone levels
- In women with documents hyperandrogenism, stinging nettle may reduce testosterone levels, improve acne and menstrual cycle irregularity
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition that affects up to 10% of women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by a variety of signs and symptoms such as ovarian cysts, irregular menstrual cycles and bleeding patterns, insulin resistance, fertility challenges and excess androgens. These high levels of androgens, in combination with many of the aforementioned hormonal changes, can lead to hirsutism, acne, oily skin, male pattern baldness and weight gain. Women with PCOS experience a lower quality of life as a result.
