Condition Guide

PCOS Management with Vitalix

What Is PCOS?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, elevated androgens (like testosterone), and insulin resistance. PCOS is the leading cause of infertility and significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer if left unmanaged.

Key Metrics to Track

HOMA-IROptimal: < 1.0
70-80% of PCOS patients have insulin resistanceStandard: < 2.0
Free TestosteroneOptimal: < 1.5 ng/dL
Elevated in most PCOS subtypesStandard: < 4.2 ng/dL
DHEA-SOptimal: 110-340 ug/dL
Adrenal androgen markerStandard: 35-430 ug/dL
Cycle LengthOptimal: 24-35 days
Regularity matters more than exact lengthStandard: 21-40 days
AMHOptimal: 1.0-3.5 ng/mL
Often elevated in PCOSStandard: 1.0-10 ng/mL

Recommended Lab Tests

PCOS is under-diagnosed because many doctors only check basic labs. Request these for a comprehensive picture:

  • Fasting insulin + glucose (HOMA-IR) — the insulin resistance driving most PCOS symptoms
  • Full androgen panel — total testosterone, free testosterone, DHEA-S, androstenedione
  • LH and FSH — LH:FSH ratio >2 is suggestive of PCOS
  • A1C — screen for glucose dysregulation
  • Thyroid panel (TSH, free T3, free T4) — rule out hypothyroidism, which mimics PCOS symptoms

How Vitalix Helps

Cycle-Aware Experiments

Run experiments that account for your menstrual cycle phase. See how interventions like inositol or berberine affect symptoms at different phases.

Reproductive Endocrinology Agent

AI specialist trained on PCOS reviews your hormone labs, spots patterns, and suggests evidence-based interventions.

Hormone & Lab Tracking

Track testosterone, DHEA-S, insulin, and cycle length over time. See how treatments are moving your markers toward optimal.

Doctor Visit Prep

Auto-generated report with hormone trends, cycle data, and experiment results — ready for your endocrinologist or OB-GYN.

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