PCOS — Integrative TCM Support in Marylebone, London
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects roughly 1 in 10 UK women of reproductive age and is a leading cause of subfertility. Body Perfected supports women living with PCOS through cycle regulation, insulin-sensitising nutrition, and stress-axis work — alongside their GP or endocrinologist.
Book ConsultationWhat drives this concern
- Insulin resistance — drives ovarian production of testosterone and disrupts ovulation
- Genetic predisposition — PCOS runs in families
- Chronic low-grade inflammation, often diet-driven
- Excess body fat — adipose tissue is hormonally active and amplifies the cycle
- Stress-axis dysregulation — chronic cortisol blunts ovulation signalling
- Environmental endocrine disruptors (some plastics, pesticides)
Treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos)
Fertility Perfected (12-Week Programme)
TODO(intake): confirm with ClaudiaTwelve-week integrative programme — acupuncture, nutritional therapy, and herbal medicine work in parallel on cycle regulation, insulin sensitivity, and stress physiology, the three drivers of PCOS subfertility.
See treatment detail →Fertility Acupuncture
TODO(intake): confirm with ClaudiaFor women managing PCOS without trying to conceive immediately — acupuncture is studied for cycle regulation and ovulation in PCOS, and pairs well with NHS or GP-led metformin or ovulation-induction protocols.
See treatment detail →Clean & Lean (9-Day Programme)
TODO(intake): confirm with ClaudiaInsulin resistance is the metabolic driver of most PCOS presentations. Weight management is NICE's first-line lifestyle intervention; the Clean & Lean structure offers a guided 9-day nutritional reset to start the metabolic work.
See treatment detail →FAQ
Common
questions
Can acupuncture and nutrition replace metformin or the contraceptive pill for PCOS?
No — and we never recommend stopping a prescribed medication. Many of our clients use integrative care alongside metformin, the combined contraceptive pill, or letrozole. Acupuncture and nutrition can support cycle regulation and insulin sensitivity, which sometimes allows your prescribing clinician to step medication down over time, but that is a clinical decision made with them.
How quickly will my cycle regulate?
Most women see partial cycle regulation within 3 to 6 months of consistent treatment, longer if cycles have been absent for years. Insulin-sensitising changes (waist circumference, HOMA-IR) often shift faster than ovulation does. We track cycle length and basal-body-temperature patterns at every visit.
Is the Clean & Lean programme safe with PCOS?
Yes — the structure is anti-inflammatory and low-glycaemic, which is exactly what NICE recommends for PCOS. We adjust portion sizes and meal frequency for women with reactive hypoglycaemia or who are already medicated. Anyone on insulin or sulfonylureas needs GP coordination first.
Will weight loss alone cure PCOS?
No — PCOS is a syndrome with hormonal, genetic, and metabolic components, not a single condition that can be cured. However, evidence consistently shows that a 5-10% reduction in body weight (where there is excess) improves ovulation, insulin sensitivity, and cycle regularity in women with PCOS.
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Body Perfected • 1 Orchard Street, London W1H 6HJ
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