Hormone balance isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Explore what may be influencing your PCOS or high-androgen patterns, and match with one of our targeted resource guides.
Acne
Irregular Cycles
Fertility Issues
Mood Swings
Oily Skin
Excess Hair
The 4 Root Drivers of High Androgens
Androgens are hormones women naturally produce in small amounts. When levels rise or the body becomes more sensitive to them, hormonal symptoms can appear. These patterns can be influenced by different underlying root drivers, and understanding them can help guide more informed hormone-health support.
Insulin Resistance
Adrenal Dysfunction
Inflammation
Post-Pill
Insulin resistance is a pattern in which the body becomes less responsive to insulin. When this happens, the body may produce higher levels of circulating insulin. Research suggests that higher insulin levels are associated with increased androgen activity in some individuals. This pattern has been widely observed in people who experience irregular cycles, acne, or unwanted hair growth.
More About Insulin Resistance
In some cases, high-androgen symptoms appear to be more closely linked to stress-response hormones. During periods of ongoing physical or emotional stress, the adrenal glands may produce higher levels of hormones such as cortisol and DHEA-S. Clinical research has observed that elevated stress hormones are often associated with acne, cycle changes, and fatigue in some individuals.
More About Adrenal Dysfunction
Some women with high-androgen symptoms show signs of chronic low-grade inflammation. Research suggests that inflammation may influence how the ovaries and adrenal glands communicate with the endocrine system. Factors such as gut health, food sensitivities, environmental exposures, immune activation, and dietary patterns have been associated with shifts in hormone signaling in some women.
More About Inflammation
Some women notice hormonal changes after discontinuing hormonal birth control. Research has observed that temporary shifts in hormone signaling can occur as the body re-establishes its natural rhythms. During this transition, some people experience changes in skin, hair, and cycle regularity. These experiences appear to vary widely from person to person and are still actively studied.
More About Post-Pill
Resources for women who do and don’t quite fit the PCOS box.
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Meet Our Scientific Advisors
Our scientific advisors bring decades of collective experience in women’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine. They’ve guided the research, formulation, and educational resources that shape everything we create at LillaWell. Their expertise ensures every supplement and piece of content is grounded in evidence and designed to truly support women’s hormonal health.
Dr. Cristina Gordon, MD
With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Gordon leads a women’s health practice focused on personalized, integrative care.
Dr. Kirstin Uncur, ND
Dr. Uncur specializes in hormonal imbalances, using evidence-based medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle to restore balance.
Blair Grant, MSN, FNP-BC
Blair runs her practice focusing on hormone and metabolic health, guiding root-cause healing through lifestyle and nutrition.
29%
of women feel their concerns are dismissed by healthcare providers, kff.org
13%
of reproductive-aged women are estimated to have PCOS, who.int
70%
of women affected by PCOS are undiagnosed, who.int
Our Founder's Story
LillaWell began after years of trying to understand my own body. Well into my twenties, I still experience persistent acne, irregular cycles, and oily skin, and I spent nearly a decade searching for a doctor who would take my concerns seriously. I was often told what I was experiencing was “normal,” or that hormonal birth control was the best option.
That experience opened my eyes to how many women are quietly navigating confusing or unanswered hormone symptoms without clear, accessible education or real support. I learned that so many women live in this gray area where symptoms are real, but answers are hard to find.
LillaWell was created to change that.
We focus on education-first resources and wellness-centered support for women who want to better understand their hormones and feel empowered in their choices. Everything we build, our tools, content, and resources, is designed to help women feel more informed, more supported, and more confident as they navigate their own health journeys.