Personalized Care for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, is a complex hormonal condition that affects ovulation, metabolism, and long term reproductive health. Many women experience irregular cycles, elevated androgens, acne, hair changes, weight fluctuations, or difficulty conceiving.

PCOS is not a one size fits all diagnosis. It presents in different patterns including insulin resistant PCOS, inflammatory PCOS, adrenal driven PCOS, and lean PCOS.

Christine Keller, L.Ac, FABORM provides integrative, evidence informed acupuncture and hormone support for women with PCOS in Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, and the greater Twin Cities South Metro.

How Acupuncture Supports PCOS

Research suggests acupuncture may help regulate ovarian function and autonomic nervous system balance.

Acupuncture may support:

• Ovulation regulation
• LH and FSH balance
• Reduction in elevated androgens
• Insulin sensitivity support
• Inflammation reduction
• Cycle length regulation
• Stress hormone modulation

By improving circulation to the ovaries and regulating nervous system signaling, acupuncture may help restore more consistent ovulatory cycles.

PCOS and Fertility

Many women with PCOS struggle with anovulation or irregular ovulation. Targeted acupuncture care may support:

• Ovulatory function
• Luteal phase strength
• Endometrial lining support
• IVF and IUI cycle coordination
• Egg quality optimization

Care plans are individualized based on cycle tracking, lab results, symptoms, and fertility goals.

PCOS and Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is common in PCOS and contributes to elevated androgen levels and disrupted ovulation.

Integrative support may include:

• Acupuncture
• Nutritional guidance
• Supplement strategy
• Nervous system regulation
• Exercise timing recommendations

The goal is metabolic stability, not restrictive dieting.

Using Hormone Tracking for PCOS

Cycle tracking tools such as the Mira monitor can help identify:

• Anovulatory cycles
• Weak LH surges
• Short luteal phases
• Estrogen dominant patterns

Tracking provides clarity and allows treatment to be timed more precisely.

Discounts for Mira monitoring may be available for patients.

Common Symptoms Treated

• Irregular or absent periods
• Long cycles
• Acne
• Hair thinning
• Facial hair growth
• Weight resistance
• Mood swings
• Fatigue
• Infertility

Serving the Twin Cities South Metro

PCOS acupuncture is available for women in:

Lakeville
Apple Valley
Eagan
Burnsville
Savage
Prior Lake
Rosemount

Virtual hormone consultations available nationwide.