@nourishingapothecary: Acne, constipation AND missing periods? Look at the whole picture. This is exactly why we don’t like treating symptoms in isolation. Jess recently worked with a client experiencing three seemingly separate problems: deep cystic hormonal acne, chronic constipation and very irregular periods, sometimes skipping months altogether. But when multiple body systems are struggling at the same time, we need to ask whether they’re actually separate problems at all. The gut, skin and reproductive hormones are deeply interconnected. Bowel function can influence how efficiently hormone metabolites are eliminated. Hormonal changes can affect sebaceous gland activity, keratinisation and inflammation in the skin. And significantly irregular or absent periods can point towards underlying disruption of ovulation and the hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis. So rather than treating the acne as just a skin problem, the constipation as just a gut problem and the irregular cycle as just a period problem, Jess worked with her client across the whole clinical picture. After several months, her skin is beginning to settle, her gut health has improved and, importantly, she has now had two consecutive periods. Of course, one case doesn’t mean the same treatment will work for everyone. Acne, constipation and amenorrhoea can have multiple underlying causes, which is exactly why proper investigation matters. Jess is a naturopath at Nourishing Apothecary with a particular interest in complex gut, skin and hormonal presentations. If you’re experiencing hormonal acne, irregular or absent periods, gut symptoms or a combination of all three, you can book a free discovery call with Jess to discuss your case and see whether she’s the right practitioner for you. Our naturopathic clinic is available online via Zoom Australia-wide. nourishingapothecary.com #hormonalacne #amenorrhea #irregularperiods #guthealth #constipation

Jaime | Naturopath & Homeopath

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