Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Root-Cause Approach
Balance your hormones. Restore your cycle. Reclaim your energy.
What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age and one of the most misunderstood. It’s a complex condition involving hormonal imbalance, irregular ovulation, and often metabolic dysfunction.
At The Lucy Rose Clinic, we recognise that PCOS isn’t just about irregular periods or polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound. It affects your skin, weight, mood, fertility, metabolism and long-term health. That’s why our approach is different: we investigate the underlying causes and provide a tailored treatment plan that supports your whole body naturally.
Symptoms and Causes
PCOS can show up in many different ways, and not every woman experiences all symptoms. Common signs include:
- Irregular or absent periods
- Acne or oily skin
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Excess hair growth (face, chest, abdomen)
- Hair thinning or scalp hair loss
- Mood changes and anxiety
- Fatigue and low energy
- Difficulty conceiving or infertility
Many women with PCOS are left feeling frustrated or dismissed. At The Lucy Rose Clinic, we take your symptoms seriously and look beyond the surface.
Our Recommended Testing
Many traditional approaches rely on limited testing or diagnosis based solely on ultrasound. At The Lucy Rose Clinic, we go deeper with comprehensive functional testing to identify what’s really driving your PCOS symptoms.
We assess:
- Full hormone panel: insulin, androgens (testosterone, DHEA), LH/FSH ratios, oestrogen, progesterone
- Thyroid function: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies
- Adrenal health: cortisol levels and stress response
- Metabolic markers: blood glucose, insulin resistance, HbA1c
- Inflammatory markers and gut health
- Nutrient levels: vitamin D, zinc, B vitamins, magnesium, iodine
This allows us to identify the specific imbalances such as insulin resistance, adrenal dysfunction, or estrogen dominance that may be contributing to your PCOS.
This full-body approach allows us to create a personalised treatment plan that targets your unique root causes.
Thyroid Profile
FASTING BLOOD TEST
This panel tests 8 markers which is essential to understanding the function of your thyroid, your metabolism and any inflammation that is present in the body. This test is critical for sufferers of fibromyalgia, especially seeing Reverse T3 readings and antibody activity.
Halide Profile
24 HOUR URINARY IODINE LOADING EXCRETION TEST
Bromide blocks iodine absorption in the body creating a state of ill health. Iodine has proven a useful supplement when given appropriately to relieve pain caused by viral overload. Iodine is also essential for optimal thyroid hormone synthesis and function, plus supports better immune system health.
Stress & Sleep Profile
DIURNAL SALIVARY CORTISOL TEST
Non-restorative sleep is a major concern for Fibromyalgia patients. Typical EEG pattern of “alpha wave intrusion” during non-REM delta wave sleep drives the stress response, disrupting diurnal and noctural patterns. Our Sleep and Stress test will identify how impacted you are by this, and help us offer more appropriate support.
Sugar & Fat Storage
FASTING BLOOD
TEST
Most people with Fibromyalgia suffer with blood sugar swings and are more prone to diabetes. Low blood sugar and insulin resistance cause adrenal problems, as well as yeast overgrowth, all of which ultimately worsen symptoms.
Cardiovascular Profile
FASTING BLOOD
TEST
Fibromyalgia is associated with cardiovascular problems by interfering with the regulation of the autonomic nervous system.
Metabolic Markers
FASTING BLOOD
TEST
Metabolic Markers assess energy, metabolism, and detoxification – all areas that Fibromyalgia sufferers need assessed for correct therapeutic guidance.
Detox Profile
FASTING BLOOD
TEST
Lower cellular function associated with Fibromyalgia impacts the body’s ability to naturally detoxify by slowing down production of key enzymes. This leads to toxin and hormone accumulation and impacts all-over health and wellness. This profile assesses your liver function, allowing us to properly support better toxin clearance from your body.
Sex Hormone Profile
FASTING BLOOD
TEST
Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels can affect pain sensitivity, inflammation and can also contribute to mood and sleep disturbances common to fibromyalgia patients. Testosterone levels can impact pain levels, muscle strength and overall energy levels, which are also common concerns of this condition.
Food Intolerance Profile
NON-FASTING BLOOD
TEST
Patients with fibromyalgia commonly develop food intolerances to even everyday healthy foods. A simple blood test will identify what is triggering you and what is safe to eat. The long-term goal of this test is to eventually correct the intolerance to safely consume trigger foods again.
Thyroid Profile
Halide Profile
Stress & Sleep Profile
Sugar & Fat Storage
Detox Profile
Sex Hormone Profile
Cardiovascular Profile
Metabolic Markers
Food Intolerance Test
Treatment Options for Emdometriosis
Medical Treatments
Conventional medicine often treats PCOS with a symptom-suppression model, including:
To regulate cycles and reduce acne
To address insulin resistance and support ovulation
To reduce androgen-related symptoms like acne and hair growth
To induce ovulation if trying to conceive
While these treatments may offer symptom relief, they do not address the root cause of PCOS or support long-term hormone health.
Integrative Treatments
At The Lucy Rose Clinic, our functional and integrative model empowers you to take control of your health with a root-cause, holistic approach. Your personalised program may include:
To regulate cycles, reduce androgen excess, support ovulation and improve metabolic health.
For improved energy, mood, and hormonal balance
Using diet, movement and nutrients like inositol and chromium.
To support immune balance.
Including sleep, stress and movement for hormone regulation.
This personalised, integrative approach aims to restore hormonal balance, boost fertility (if desired), and support whole-body wellbeing not just suppress symptoms.
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