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Tired, Bloated and Breaking Out? It Could Be PCOS and This Is Why Nothing’s Working

Tired, Bloated and Breaking Out? It Could Be PCOS and This Is Why Nothing’s Working

 

You’re Exhausted. Bloated. Breaking Out. And Still Have No Answers.

If your 3pm crash hits like a brick wall…
If your skin won’t stop flaring up…
If your stomach feels puffy after nearly every meal…

And you’ve tried everything, probiotics, gut health protocols, giving up dairy, cutting sugar, hormone testing, stress supplements and still feel off…

You’re not crazy. And you’re definitely not alone.

You’re just missing the bigger picture.

Because what if all of these symptoms weren’t separate problems to fix but connected signals from your body trying to get your attention?

What if they all point to something you haven’t been taught to look for?

 

The Problem with Treating Symptoms in Isolation

You’ve treated everything separately, but it’s all connected

If you’ve ever said:

  • “I need a gut detox.”
  • “Maybe it’s my skincare.”
  • “I should try cutting out gluten again.”

...you’re not wrong for trying. You’ve just been misled into treating each symptom like its own isolated issue. It’s the modern medicine way.

But symptoms don’t usually show up alone for no reason.

Bloating, fatigue, breakouts, mood swings, brain fog, stubborn weight - these are not random. They’re your body’s way of waving a red flag for deeper help.

Most women go from one solution to the next: gut cleanse → skin serum → new diet → supplements → burnout.

Why don’t they work?

Because they’re all trying to fix the symptom, not the deeper underlying problem causing the symptoms.

 

Why It’s Probably PCOS, and Why That’s Not a Bad Thing

PCOS Isn’t Just About Irregular Periods

Here’s what most people get wrong about PCOS:

PCOS is not just about having irregular periods or polycystic ovaries.

PCOS can also show up as:

  • Persistent acne
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Digestive issues or bloating
  • Mood swings and anxiety
  • Hair thinning or excess facial hair
  • Belly weight you can’t shift

And here’s the kicker:
Many women with PCOS are never diagnosed or are told everything looks “normal” on blood tests.

The truth? PCOS is a hormonal condition that affects multiple systems in your body. Which means it doesn’t always look textbook.

But that doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means your body is trying to communicate something, and when you understand what that is, you can finally take action that works.

Want to know the hormones behind each of your systems, what a PCOS diagnosis looks like, what it means to have PCOS, and what to do about it? My Ebook, The PCOS Guide, is an accessible and affordable resource to get you started on your PCOS journey, even before making that first doctors appointment to explore a diagnosis. 

Why Quick Fixes and Generic Plans Don’t Work

You’ve tried everything, but not the right thing for you

  • The gut protocol didn’t fix the bloating because your gut wasn’t the problem
  • Your skin cleared a little, then flared again because your androgens weren’t balanced
  • The energy supplement helped briefly but your blood sugar was crashing behind the scenes
     

None of this means you failed.
Modern medicine hasn’t taught us to know any better. I blame the system.

But when we try to patch up and mask symptoms without understanding what’s causing them in the first place, we stay stuck.
That’s why so many women feel like they’re “doing everything right” and still not getting better.

 

What to Do Instead: The Missing Piece

It’s not about doing more. It’s about finding what your body needs.

There is an underlying reason for your symptoms. They don’t just happen magically.

The Balance Your Hormones program helps you find the answers that the doctors aren’t giving you and teaches you how to fix these deeper problems to keep your symptoms away long-term.

BYH isn’t another one-size-fits-all protocol or a meal plan you’ll abandon after a week.
It’s the full process to find what’s actually happening in your body and how to fix it from the root. Essentially teaching you how to become your own practitioner!

If you’ve been nodding your way through this post, BYH was made for you.

Inside the program, you’ll learn how to:

  • Identify your hormonal imbalances and the specific root causes behind your symptoms
  • Fix your fatigue, bloating, breakouts, and other symptoms
  • Use sustainable diet and lifestyle strategies to achieve results that can be maintained
  • Feel clear, supported and nourished in your healing journey; no restriction, no guesswork, no overwhelm

This is not about pushing through, implementing ALL of the health fads or being completely perfect and disciplined in your healing.
It’s about finally getting answers and learning how to make changes that will actually work for what your body needs addressing.

You will also have lifetime access to the modules and resources, as well as the private community group where you can ask any questions that you have.

Learn more about the Balance Your Hormones program

 

Real Women, Real Results

This is what happens when you stop guessing

“I had all the PMS symptoms, mood swings, constipation, and low energy levels all day long. I was worried BYH was just another program with info I already knew. Turns out it was the best decision ever! I now have better energy, boosted confidence, improvements in bowel movements and all my other symptoms have improved. Mads is so clear explaining everything.”
— Maria

“I had tried birth control and acne medicines but nothing worked. I was missing the root cause of why my acne always came back. Now my acne is finally improving and it makes me very happy. No Bandaid approach anymore! I feel amazing!”
— Afrah

See more success stories here

 

You Don’t Need More Supplements. You Need Strategy.

If you’ve made it this far, you’re probably exhausted not just physically, but emotionally.

You’ve invested in the supplements. The food changes. The protocols.

And it all feels like a waste of time and money.

Now it’s time to stop guessing and invest in something that actually gives you clarity and a science-backed treatment plan personalised to you and your imbalances.

The Balance Your Hormones program is your next step if:

  • You’re tired of guessing
  • You’re ready to understand your symptoms
  • You want to clear skin, no bloating, and to feel like yourself again
  • You want to learn how to be the master of your health for the rest of your life!

Join me & over 300+ women inside the program now

 

Not quite ready for a program and want to start small?

  • The PCOS Guide: Understand your symptoms, what a PCOS diagnosis means, what drives PCOS on a deeper level, and the PCOS hormone imbalance cycle that must be broken if you want to clear your symptoms.

  • Access the Root Cause Calculator: This calculator will analyse your symptoms and their severity to give you a clearer idea of what’s really driving your symptoms - revealing your personal likely imbalances and root causes.

Final Reminder 

You’re not meant to feel tired all the time.
You’re not meant to struggle with bloating, breakouts, or mystery symptoms forever.
And you don’t need another band-aid solution. 

There is a reason those symptoms are coming up again and again. Something is causing them.

You need clarity on what that is, and a roadmap to correct those deeper drivers. 

If you have any questions, I’d love for you to reach out to the Modern Balance team at [email protected] , as we would love to support you! 

Mads 🤍

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About The Author

Madison Dohnt is a qualified naturopath, nutritionist, scientist and women’s health educator who specialises in hormonal health and PCOS. After struggling with her own symptoms for years, ranging from cystic acne to irregular cycles, she was eventually diagnosed with PCOS and left frustrated by the lack of answers from conventional medicine. Determined to find a better way, Madison combined her lived experience with four university degrees and years of research and clinical evidence to help other women uncover and address the root causes of their symptoms. She is the founder of the Modern Balance clinic and the creator of the Balance Your Hormones program, which has supported thousands of women worldwide to clear their skin, balance their cycles, and finally feel like themselves again.

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