PCOS Support and Nutrition for Hormone Balance

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone condition that can affect periods, fertility, weight, skin and mood. Many women are told it’s something they just have to live with, but food, lifestyle and targeted nutrition strategies can make a real difference.

I'm a BANT-registered nutritionist based in Manchester. I work online helping women with PCOS rebalance their hormones, manage weight, reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, support ovulation and restore healthier cycles through evidence-based nutrition and practical changes tailored to their symptoms.

Yes. My 12-week PCOS Hormone Shift Method is designed for women who have recently stopped hormonal contraception and want to support their cycle returning naturally. We focus on blood sugar regulation, nutrient repletion, liver detox pathways and hormone balance to give your body the foundations it needs to ovulate again.

Many of my clients are in their late 20s to 30s and want to prepare their body for pregnancy in the next year or two, without rushing into fertility treatment.

No. Many of my clients don’t have a formal PCOS diagnosis but experience hormonal or metabolic symptoms such as irregular cycles, weight resistance, fatigue, acne or mood changes. My approach focuses on supporting hormone balance and metabolic health through nutrition and lifestyle, whether or not PCOS has been confirmed.

Hormones are influenced by what, when and how you eat. Nutrients, blood sugar balance, and inflammation all play a role in how your brain and ovaries communicate.

A food-first nutrition plan can help stabilise blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and support the natural production and clearance of hormones, which benefits women with or without PCOS.

After stopping hormonal contraception, your body needs time to restart communication between the brain and ovaries.

It’s common for cycles to be delayed, lighter or absent for several months. Factors like nutrient depletion, stress, inflammation or blood sugar imbalance can delay recovery.

Nutrition and lifestyle support can help your body re-establish healthy ovulation and restore regular cycles naturally.

Yes. PCOS is one expression of underlying metabolic imbalance, but even without the diagnosis, blood sugar dysregulation and chronic inflammation can disrupt ovulation, progesterone levels, and fertility.

Addressing these imbalances through food, movement, stress and sleep helps create the foundation for stable hormone function, no matter what label you’ve been given.

I don’t use restrictive or fad diets. Instead, we look at how your food, stress, sleep, movement and environment all affect hormone and metabolic balance.

You’ll learn practical, sustainable nutrition steps that fit into your day-to-day life — with a focus on progress, not perfection.

Yes, optional tests are available to give us deeper insight into your hormone and metabolic health.

These may include the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), nutrient panels or gut microbiome analysis.

Testing is never required, but it can guide a more personalised plan when needed.

Most clients notice steadier energy, improved mood and fewer cravings within the first few weeks. Over time, cycles become more regular, symptoms ease and weight becomes easier to manage. Progress depends on consistency and the underlying drivers we’re addressing, but the goal is always sustainable, long-term change rather than short-term fixes.

Absolutely. All consultations and programmes are delivered online, so you can work with me from anywhere in the UK.

Yes. Many clients come to me to support fertility or prepare for conception after coming off the pill.

The focus is on restoring regular ovulation, improving egg health, and creating a strong nutritional foundation for future pregnancy.