PCOS
Root-cause functional medicine care — not just symptom management. Lia Laterza, LAc works with you to find what's actually driving your pcos.
In-person & virtual consultations available
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age — and one of the most mismanaged. The standard response is often birth control to regulate cycles or Metformin for insulin resistance, with little attention paid to why the pattern developed in the first place. At Muskego Acupuncture, we look at the full PCOS picture: insulin sensitivity, inflammation, adrenal involvement, gut health, and the specific hormonal drivers unique to your case — and we build a plan that actually addresses them.
Who It's For
This may be right for you if…
- You have irregular, infrequent, or absent periods
- You struggle with weight gain, especially around the midsection
- You experience acne, excess hair growth, or hair thinning
- You have been told you have cysts on your ovaries or elevated androgens
- Insulin resistance is one of the primary drivers of PCOS — if that piece has not been addressed, read more about blood sugar imbalances
- Your symptoms extend beyond your cycle — hormonal imbalance often shows up in your mood, energy, skin, and weight too
- You are trying to conceive and have been told PCOS may be a factor
- You want a root-cause approach rather than just symptom suppression
Our Approach
How We Support PCOS Through Functional Medicine
We combine modern lab-based diagnostics with Traditional Chinese Medicine and personalized protocols to address the root cause — not just the symptoms.
Why Conventional Medicine Falls Short
Conventional medicine isn't designed to find the root cause.
Do any of these sound familiar?
- Your lab results are "normal", but you struggle daily with symptoms that affect your quality of life
- You've seen multiple doctors and are no closer to getting answers or relief
- Your physical and mental health keeps you from living life the way you want to
- Your doctor has told you "you'll just have to live with it"
- You're looking for an option besides prescription medications or invasive surgery
- You're beginning to wonder if you'll ever feel like yourself again
You're not alone. Most care models focus on symptoms — not systems — and they often miss the full picture, relying on generalized protocols that don't work for everyone.
Schedule a ConsultationWe Do Things Different Here
Most care treats the symptom. We find what's driving it.
Most practices choose one lens to look through. We use two — because your body doesn't separate its systems, and neither should your care.
Functional Medicine
We look beyond symptoms to find their root cause — testing hormones, gut health, and metabolic markers to understand what's really happening in your body. Instead of managing symptoms indefinitely, we build a personalized plan aimed at resolving the underlying imbalance.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Thousands of years of clinical observation inform how we read the body's patterns — energy, circulation, and organ systems working together. Acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle practices help restore balance and support your body's own healing response.
At Muskego Acupuncture & Wellness, we combine both — modern lab-based diagnostics with time-tested Eastern medicine — because using them together consistently produces more complete, more lasting results than either approach alone.
What You Can Expect
About Muskego Acupuncture
Muskego Acupuncture is a functional medicine and acupuncture practice led by Lia Laterza, LAc. Lia combines the science of functional medicine — lab testing, root-cause analysis, and personalized protocols — with the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to help patients understand what is happening in their bodies and finally feel like themselves again.
Whether you are navigating hormonal chaos, chronic fatigue, digestive issues, or a constellation of symptoms that no one has been able to explain — Lia takes the time to listen, test, and build a plan that is specific to you. No guessing. No dismissing. Just real answers and real support.
Common questions
Can I get pregnant with PCOS?
Yes — PCOS is one of the most treatable causes of infertility. When we address the underlying drivers and restore regular ovulation, many women with PCOS conceive naturally. For those pursuing IVF, optimizing the PCOS picture significantly improves outcomes.
Do I need to lose weight before treatment?
No. Weight is often a symptom of PCOS, not the cause. Treating the insulin resistance and hormonal dysregulation first often makes weight management significantly easier — not the other way around.
Is birth control the only way to regulate my cycle with PCOS?
No. Birth control suppresses the hormonal axis rather than correcting it — cycles often return to their previous pattern when you stop. We work to address the underlying drivers so your body can regulate itself.
Milwaukee & Greater Milwaukee Area
Are you local to the Milwaukee area?
We offer acupuncture and in-person integrative therapies too!
If you're based in or near Milwaukee, we offer a full range of in-person services — fire cupping, gua sha, SAAT allergy treatments, muscle testing, and more. These therapies can be layered into your functional medicine plan or booked on their own for support with pain, stress, hormone balance, and skin health.
Your body has been trying to tell you something.
You deserve care that helps you feel at home in your body again. Together we'll stop guessing and start uncovering real answers — with a personalized approach that looks at the full picture of who you are and how you feel.
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