Posts tagged women’s hormonal health

PCOS and Birth Control: How to Prepare Your Body to Get Off the Pill Safely

Stopping birth control with PCOS can trigger rebound symptoms like acne, irregular cycles, and metabolic disruption. This guide explains why the transition off hormonal birth control is different with PCOS, what to expect, and how to prepare your body so regulation can return more smoothly.

Fertility, Hormone Health, Hormones, Women's HealthMartina SturmJuly 10, 2023denver sports and holistic medicinePCOS, birth control, getting off birth control, post pill PCOS, hormone regulation, irregular periods, PCOS acne, insulin resistance, women’s hormonal health, fertility support, hormonal suppression

Four Types of PCOS: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Approaches

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is not a single condition with a single cause. This guide explains the four main PCOS patterns—insulin-driven, post–birth control, inflammatory, and adrenal—and why identifying your specific type is essential for understanding symptoms and making informed care decisions.

Women's Health, Functional medicine, TCMMartina SturmNovember 23, 2022Denver Sports and Holistic MedicinePCOS, types of PCOS, insulin resistant PCOS, post birth control PCOS, inflammatory PCOS, adrenal PCOS, androgen excess, irregular periods, hormonal imbalance, women’s hormonal health