PCOS Specialist In Champaign, IL

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Women’s Health Practice: Your PCOS Resource

Women’s Health Practice is the leading sexual health and PCOS specialist in Champaign, IL

PCOS can cause several symptoms and side effects including unwanted facial or body hair growth, acne, weight gain, irregular periods, and trouble conceiving or infertility.

Here at WHP we talk with you about your concerns and collect a comprehensive health profile including lifestyle, health history, and testing. Our holistic approach means we are here to help and guide you through your wellness journey while offering you options for treatment.

Criteria and Causes for PCOS

Genetics

For most women, their genetics causes their PCOS. However, PCOS also is a very weight-sensitive condition; poor nutrition and weight gain can bring out PCOS symptoms in someone who previously was not experiencing symptoms.

Hormone Levels

High androgen levels are one of the criteria for PCOS diagnosis, side effects of an imbalance in the hormone androgen are excessive growth of hair on the face and body, acne, and balding.

Irregular Periods

If your periods are not regular, don’t happen monthly, or last for several days, this could indicate PCOS. Irregular periods can indicate several other conditions as well so you must fit the other criteria for diagnosis of PCOS.

Polycystic Ovaries

The presence of polycystic ovaries can be diagnosed through ultrasonic imaging. Having polycystic ovaries doesn’t necessarily mean you have PCOS. However, testing of hormone levels and menstrual tracking are important.

PCOS, Androgens, and You

Body and facial hair, acne, weight gain, fatigue, irregular periods, and fertility issues– an excess of a hormone called androgen is the cause of most of these symptoms.

There is a set of criteria required for a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. A PCOS diagnosis gives a name to this set of symptoms, but the exact cause of PCOS is still undiscovered by medical science. Women’s Health Practice has decades of experience as a sexual health and PCOS specialist in Champaign, IL. Treatment options range from nutrition and weight management, medical therapies including control of insulin and androgen metabolism, GLP-1 usage, hormone replacement therapy, or hormone optimization to localized therapies and prescription treatments.

Treatment Options for PCOS

Hormone Optimization

Treatment for the elevated androgen levels of PCOS is done through hormone replacement therapy or hormone optimization. Hormone management can be done with oral contraceptives or antiandrogens. Oral contraceptives are used to regulate periods, while antiandrogens may help regulate unwanted hair growth and acne.

Alternative Therapies

For hair growth, balding, and acne, our partner, WHP offers laser hair removal, PRP hair therapy, and skincare treatments. We also offer consultations for customized vitamin injections and supplementation to promote healthy skin and hair growth.

Prescription Medications

For those who are experiencing weight gain and metabolic issues as a result of PCOS, WHP offers a prescription weight management and health coaching program. This program addresses the primary causes of your weight gain and gives you several options for treatment.

Second Opinions

Having a provider who truly listens can make all the difference in your health and well-being. Even if you are comfortable with your existing provider, but simply need extra time to talk or are looking for specialized treatments, we welcome you.

A Holistic Approach to Healthcare at Women’s Health Practice

Women’s Health Practice has over 30 years of experience in women’s health and sexual wellness.

Our medical director, Dr Suzanne Trupin, is a women’s health and PCOS specialist in Champaign, IL. Our care providers are dedicated to keeping you updated on research and advances in the field of medicine. Our holistic approach to your care means that we don’t just consider your symptoms, but also take into account your concerns and help you find the best options for treatment.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About PCOS

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