Looking for a different approach? A PCOS doctor in Sydney, Dr Jaimini Raniga has 30+ years of experience and takes an integrative approach when it comes to treatment—so you can transform your health and wellbeing for the better.

What is polycystic ovary syndrome (‘PCOS’)?

A hormonal disorder affecting women, the exact cause of PCOS is unknown but is often thought to arise from environmental and genetic factors.

Women with PCOS are often at higher risk of infertility and a range of other issues such as cardiovascular disease.

What are the symptoms of PCOS?

Some of the common symptoms of PCOS include:

• Irregular or no menstrual periods
• Excess hair growth on the face and body
• Acne / oily skin
• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• Thinning scalp hair particularly around the temples
• Multiple ovarian cysts
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Sleep problems
• Pelvic pain
• Sugar, carbohydrate, and chocolate cravings
• Increased hormones such as testosterone
• Darkening of the skin / increased pigmentation in the armpit area and inner thigh
• Possible fibroids after 35 years of age
• Worsening premenstrual syndrome (‘PMS’) and premenstrual headaches

Importantly, despite its name, PCOS doesn’t always result in ovarian cysts. Similarly, just because you have multiple ovarian cysts doesn’t mean you have PCOS. It is therefore critical to receive a proper assessment and diagnosis so an appropriate and tailored treatment plan can be developed.

Integrative treatment of PCOS

Many traditional doctors tend to overlook some of the proven treatment pathways available, opting to instead pursue prescription drug treatments. While drugs can be effective, they can also lead to long-term side effects.

As an integrative PCOS doctor, Dr Jaimini Raniga doesn’t ignore the benefits of lifestyle modification and psychological treatments. When you see Dr Raniga, she will look at not only your symptoms but also any underlying causes—and ask how these can be addressed to provide a foundation for successful management of PCOS.

PCOS treatments we can help explore include:

• Lifestyle treatments
  • Low GI diet
  • Regular exercise
  • Psychological treatment
  • Fertility planning
• Herbal, vitamin, mineral, and cosmetic treatments
• Drug treatments

Looking for a new way forward when it comes to overcoming or managing PCOS? Book an appointment with Dr Jaimini Raniga today—your integrative PCOS doctor in Sydney.