Irregular or frequently missed periods are often the first sign that something is disrupting the delicate hormonal balance that governs the menstrual cycle. At Renew Health and Wellness, we recognize this as a meaningful clinical signal - not something to be masked with birth control alone. Dr. Jennifer Redmond, CNP, DNP takes a comprehensive diagnostic approach to cycle irregularity in women with PCOS, beginning with thorough lab work that evaluates androgen levels, LH and FSH ratios, insulin and blood sugar markers, thyroid function, and ovarian reserve - alongside a detailed symptom and history review. This depth of evaluation allows her to understand the specific hormonal and metabolic drivers behind your cycle disruption, rather than applying a generic protocol.

Treatment is built around addressing the root causes - most often a combination of insulin resistance, elevated androgens, and disrupted ovulation signaling. Lifestyle strategies and targeted nutritional interventions form the backbone of care, with a focus on blood sugar stabilization and reducing the insulin burden that drives androgen excess in PCOS. Medical therapies - such as metformin or inositol supplementation - are added when needed to support ovulation, regulate the hormonal environment, and improve metabolic function. For women seeking fertility, ovulation support and cycle monitoring are central to the plan.

The goal is not simply to induce bleeding artificially. The goal is to restore a natural, predictable cycle by correcting the underlying imbalances. At Renew Health and Wellness, a regular cycle is a sign of genuine hormonal health - and that is exactly what we work toward.