Quick answer: Yes. Naturopathic PCOS support addresses the hormonal, metabolic, and inflammatory drivers behind PCOS — including insulin resistance, androgen excess, and gut health imbalances. As a naturopath diagnosed with PCOS who went on to have three successful pregnancies, I bring both clinical expertise and personal understanding to this condition.
What does naturopathic PCOS support involve?
PCOS is not a single condition — it’s a syndrome with multiple potential drivers. The most effective approach identifies which drivers are most active in your case and targets them specifically. The pill may manage symptoms, but it doesn’t address the underlying metabolic and hormonal imbalances.
In my experience, the most common drivers are insulin resistance (present in up to 70% of women with PCOS), excess androgen production, chronic low-grade inflammation, and gut microbiome disruption affecting hormone metabolism through the oestrobolome.
How does insulin resistance drive PCOS?
High circulating insulin directly stimulates the ovaries to produce excess testosterone. It also increases IGF-1, which amplifies androgen activity. This is why dietary strategies targeting insulin sensitivity — low-GI eating, adequate protein, fibre-first meals — are often the single most impactful intervention for PCOS symptoms including acne, hair loss, weight gain, and irregular cycles.
Inositol (particularly myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol) has strong research evidence for improving insulin sensitivity and reducing androgen levels in PCOS, with some studies showing comparable efficacy to metformin.
What results can you expect?
Most clients begin to see improvements in energy, skin, and cycle regularity within two to three months. Weight loss, if needed, typically follows once insulin resistance is being addressed. Fertility improvements depend on the individual but are often seen within three to six months of consistent treatment. The key difference is that these improvements are sustainable because we’re addressing the root cause.
My personal PCOS journey
I was diagnosed with PCOS as a teenager and told the pill was my only option. After years without results, I turned to naturopathy — changed my diet, lifestyle, and started taking herbs. Within months I saw real change. I went on to have three successful pregnancies. This experience is why I became a naturopath, and it shapes how I support every PCOS client.
References: Unfer, V., et al. (2017). Myo-inositol effects in women with PCOS: a meta-analysis. Endocrine Connections, 6(8), 647–658. Teede, H.J., et al. (2023). International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of PCOS. Human Reproduction, 38(9), 1655–1679.
Samantha Jane
Samantha is a qualified naturopath with over 20 years of health industry experience, based in Lane Cove on Sydney’s North Shore. She is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
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