What’s Driving Your PCOS Symptoms?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What feels most frustrating about your PCOS right now?

  • A.
    I’m doing everything “right,” but my body isn’t responding — especially when it comes to energy, weight, or cravings
  • B.
    My body reacts easily — bloating, skin flare-ups, pain, or feeling inflamed
  • C.
    I feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like I can’t catch a break
  • D.
    Everything shifted after I stopped birth control
• 2.
  Most days, your energy feels…

  • A.
    Low or unstable — I crash easily, feel foggy, or get hangry
  • B.
    Heavy or sluggish, especially after meals
  • C.
    Wired but tired — my body never fully relaxes
  • D.
    Different than before I was on the pill
• 3.
  After meals, you’re more likely to feel…

  • A.
    Hungrier, sleepy, irritable, or craving something sweet soon after
  • B.
    Bloated, uncomfortable, or “off” even if I eat well
  • C.
    Fine physically, but mentally drained or tense
  • D.
    This wasn’t an issue before birth control
• 4.
  Which group of symptoms sounds most like you?

  • A.
    Weight gain around the belly, skin tags or velvety patches, acne, irregular or missing periods
  • B.
    Bloating, painful periods, skin issues, headaches, or joint pain
  • C.
    Anxiety, poor sleep, hair thinning, or skipped cycles
  • D.
    Irregular cycles and acne that started after stopping the pill
• 5.
  How does your body usually respond to exercise?

  • A.
    I get exhausted or extremely hungry afterward
  • B.
    I feel sore, inflamed, or wiped out for days
  • C.
    It adds to my fatigue or tension instead of helping
  • D.
    It used to feel good… now it doesn’t
• 6.
  When you think about what you’ve tried so far…

  • A.
    I’ve tried diets or routines that didn’t move the needle
  • B.
    I’ve tried “clean eating” but still felt inflamed
  • C.
    I’ve tried to be consistent, but I burn out
  • D.
    I’m early in my journey and trying to understand my body
• 7.
  Your cycle right now feels…

  • A.
    Unpredictable or absent
  • B.
    Regular-ish, but heavy, painful, or uncomfortable
  • C.
    Sensitive to sleep, stress, or life changes
  • D.
    Never the same after stopping birth control
• 8.
  Which sentence feels like it could come from your own thoughts?

  • A.
    "My body doesn’t handle food the way it should.”
  • B.
    “Something in my body feels inflamed or irritated.”
  • C.
    “My nervous system feels overloaded.”
  • D.
    “My hormones never bounced back after the pill.”

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Insulin Resistant PCOS

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  A quick note before we beginThis result is not a diagnosis.It’s an educational insight based on the patterns your body is already showing and for many women with PCOS, this is the main driver behind symptoms that feel stubborn and confusing.If this result resonates, it may be your body trying to get your attention.Why this pattern fits your symptomsWomen with an insulin-driven PCOS pattern often experience things like:Feeling hangry, irritable, shaky, or lightheaded when you haven’t eaten for a while, and more tired or “off” after mealsEnergy crashes, brain fog, or unstable energy throughout the dayCravings that feel out of your control, especially for carbs or sugarWeight changes (often around the belly) that feel incredibly hard to shift, or return as soon as you relax your effortsIrregular or missing periods, or cycles that feel unpredictableAcne or skin changes, even when you’re “doing everything right”If you’ve ever thought:“Other people do this and it works… why doesn’t my body respond the same way?”You’re not imagining it.What’s actually happening Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells for energy.When this system isn’t working smoothly:It can interfere with ovulation and signal the ovaries to produce more androgens which can affect cycle regularity and skin.Your body has trouble using energy efficientlyYour body may hold on to weight or trigger cravings as a protective responseThis isn’t about willpower.And it’s not because you’re doing something wrong.It’s your body responding to the signals it’s receiving.Why what you’ve tried may not have workedMost women with this pattern are told to:Eat lessCut carbs aggressivelyPush harder with exerciseBut without stabilizing blood sugar first, those approaches can:Increase fatigueWorsen cravingsAdd more stress to the systemThat’s why it can feel like you’re putting in more effort… with very little return.What actually helps Supporting an insulin-driven PCOS pattern isn’t about restriction.It’s about creating stability.That often starts with:Eating in a way that supports steady energy (not spikes and crashes)Pairing carbohydrates with protein and fats instead of eliminating themSupporting your nervous system so your body feels safe enough to respondChoosing movement that energizes you, not depletes youSmall shifts here can change how your body responds over time.One important thing to knowMany women have overlapping patterns with PCOS.This result reflects the main driver your body is asking you to support first, not the full picture.This is where personalization matters.Your next stepIf this result resonated, you’ll find a copy of your results and next steps in your inbox.Over the next few emails, I’ll help you:Understand this pattern more deeplyAvoid the most common mistakes women with this pattern makeSee what supporting your hormones can look like without restriction or overwhelmThis is exactly the kind of root-cause work I guide women through, moving from guessing to understanding what their body actually needs.You don’t have to keep guessing. Your body is communicating and you’re allowed to listen.
• 2.
  Inflammatory PCOS

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  A quick note before we beginThis result is not a diagnosis.It’s an educational insight based on the patterns your body is showing.If this result resonates, it may be your body reacting to internal stressors.Why this pattern fits your symptomsWomen with an inflammatory-driven PCOS pattern often experience things like:Bloating, digestive discomfort, or feeling inflamed, even when eating “clean”Painful or heavy periods, pelvic discomfort, or lingering achesSkin issues such as acne, rashes, psoriasis, or sensitivityFatigue that feels deep or persistent, not fixed by restHeadaches, joint pain, or feeling generally “puffy” or reactiveCycles that may be regular or irregular, but feel symptom-heavyIf you’ve ever thought:“No matter what I try, my body still feels off.”You’re not imagining it.What’s actually happeningInflammation is part of the immune system’s response.When the body is under ongoing stress — from food sensitivities, gut imbalance, blood sugar swings, infections, or environmental factors — inflammation can stay elevated longer than it should.This can:Interfere with ovulationDisrupt hormone signalingWorsen acne and cycle symptomsMake your body feel reactive instead of resilientWhy what you’ve tried may not have workedMany women with this pattern are told to:“Just eat clean”Push through painFocus only on hormones without addressing inflammationBut when inflammation isn’t addressed at the root, symptoms often persist even with good habits.That’s why it can feel like you’re doing a lot…and still feeling uncomfortable in your body.What actually helpsSupporting an inflammatory-driven PCOS pattern is about calming the system, not restricting it.That often starts with:Reducing inflammatory triggers Supporting digestion and gut healthChoosing foods and habits that feel groundingAllowing enough rest and recoveryAs inflammation settles, many women notice improvements in: cycle comfort, skin, energy, and overall body awarenessOne important thing to know.Inflammation often overlaps with other PCOS patterns. This result reflects the main driver your body is asking you to support first, not the full picture.This is where personalization matters.Your next stepIf this result resonated, you’ll find a copy of your results and next steps in your inbox.Over the next few emails, I’ll help you:Understand this inflammatory pattern more deeplyAvoid common habits that quietly keep inflammation elevatedSee what calming and supporting your hormones can look like without restrictionThis is exactly the kind of root-cause work I guide women through, moving from guessing to understanding what their body actually needs.You don’t have to push harder. Your body is communicating, and you’re allowed to listen.
• 3.
  Adrenal PCOS 

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  A quick note before we beginThis result is not a diagnosis.It’s an educational insight based on the patterns your body is showing.If this resonates, it may be your nervous system carrying more than it can process right now.Why this pattern fits your symptomsWomen with an adrenal-driven PCOS pattern often experience things like:Feeling wired but tired, or exhausted yet unable to fully restAnxiety, overwhelm, or feeling constantly “on”Trouble sleeping, or waking up feeling unrefreshedHair thinning or sheddingIrregular or skipped periods, especially during stressful timesAcne that flares with stressSymptoms that worsen with intense exercise or over-schedulingIf you’ve ever thought:“I feel like my body can’t keep up with my life.”You’re not imagining it.What’s actually happeningWhen stress is ongoing, the body prioritizes survival over reproduction.Stress hormones can suppress ovulation, disrupt cycle regularity, influence androgen production, and affect skin, hair, and energy.This doesn’t mean stress is “in your head”. It means your body is responding intelligently to pressure.Why what you’ve tried may not have workedMany women with this pattern are told to push through fatigue, exercise harder, or “manage stress” without real guidance.Without nervous system support, even healthy habits can feel like more pressure.That’s why you may feel like you’re doing everything right and still burning out.What actually helpsSupporting an adrenal-driven PCOS pattern means restoring safety, not productivity.That often includes:Supporting sleep and daily rhythmsChoosing movement that calms rather than depletesSupporting blood sugar to reduce stress on the systemAllowing rest without guiltWhen the nervous system feels safer, cycles often become more regular and symptoms soften.One important thing to knowStress-driven patterns often overlap with other PCOS drivers.This result reflects the main signal your body is asking you to respond to first.Your next stepIf this result resonated, you’ll find a copy of your results and next steps in your inbox.Over the next few emails, I’ll help you:Understand this stress-driven pattern more deeplyAvoid common approaches that add pressure instead of supportSee what regulating your hormones can look like through safety and steadinessThis is exactly the kind of root-cause work I guide women through, moving from guessing to understanding what their body actually needs.You don’t need to do more. Your body is communicating, and you’re allowed to slow down.
• 4.
  Post-Pill PCOS

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  A quick note before we beginThis result is not a diagnosis.It’s an educational insight based on the timing and patterns of your symptoms.If this resonates, it may be your body re-learning how to regulate hormones after birth control.Why this pattern fits your symptomsWomen with a post-pill PCOS pattern often notice that:Symptoms started after stopping hormonal birth controlPeriods became irregular or disappearedAcne appeared or worsenedCycles feel unpredictable or unfamiliarYour body doesn’t feel the way it did before the pillIf you’ve ever thought:“My body never went back to normal after I stopped the pill.”You’re not imagining it.What’s actually happeningHormonal birth control suppresses ovulation.When it’s stopped, the body needs time and support to resume natural hormone production, restart ovulation, and rebalance androgens.For some women this transition is smooth. For others, underlying imbalances surface and need support.This is not your body malfunctioning. It’s adjusting Why what you’ve tried may not have workedMany women are told it will regulate on its own, to just wait, or are offered the pill again.Without support for ovulation, nutrient status, hormone metabolism, and cycle awareness, the body may stay stuck.That’s why waiting alone often doesn’t feel reassuring.What actually helpsSupporting post-pill PCOS is about guiding the transition, not forcing regulation.That often includes:Supporting ovulation and hormone metabolismReplenishing nutrients depleted by the pillLearning to track and understand your cycle againGiving your body time with the right supportWith this approach, many women see cycles gradually return and symptoms ease.One important thing to knowPost-pill PCOS can overlap with other patterns, such as insulin or stress-driven PCOS.This result reflects the starting point your body is asking for.Your next stepIf this result resonated, you’ll find a copy of your results and next steps in your inbox.Over the next few emails, I’ll help you:Understand what your body needs after hormonal birth controlAvoid common mistakes that delay cycle recoverySee what supporting ovulation and hormone balance can look like over timeThis is exactly the kind of root-cause work I guide women through, moving from guessing to understanding what their body actually needs.You’re not behind. Your body is communicating, and you’re allowed to reconnect.