Seven Resources on an Integrative Approach to Infertility

Avery St. Onge

April 2, 2024
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Whole-Person Approaches to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a poorly understood disorder with no tests to diagnose it definitively. Women commonly seek medical help because of irregular periods or androgen-excess symptoms like hirsutism, acne, and male-pattern baldness. However, for many women, they don’t find out they have PCOS until they have trouble conceiving. If left untreated, this disorder can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) excels at addressing complex health issues and treating the root cause of illnesses because the approach is to customize therapies based on the individual. As a result, TCM has been used to treat women’s hormonal health issues, including PCOS, for thousands of years.

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About the Author:

Avery St. Onge

Avery St. Onge is the Content Specialist of Integrative Practitioner and Natural Medicine Journal. In addition to producing written content, Avery hosts the Integrative Practitioner Podcast and organizes Integrative Practitioner's webinars and digital summits. She graduated from George Washington University in 2021, where she studied journalism and mass communications. As a person with type 1 diabetes, Avery is hyperaware of the benefits of a holistic, mind/body approach to healthcare and is committed to sharing the latest news in integrative medicine.

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