What I treat › Hormones and metabolism › PCOS
HORMONES · PCOS
Nutritionist for PCOS in Lisbon and online
PCOS isn't one condition with one diet. For some women insulin is the main driver; for others it's inflammation or stress. Finding yours decides where we start.
Rita Soares · Functional nutritionist · 12 years, 2,000+ patients
Ordem dos Nutricionistas 2604N · IFM member · Online worldwide and in person in Lisbon
Does this sound like you?
If several of these are familiar, you're in the right place.
Irregular or absent periods
Acne along the jaw
Excess hair growth or hair thinning
Energy crashes and sugar cravings
Weight around the middle
Difficulty getting pregnant
Lean, but still told you have PCOS
What drives PCOS
Most women are a mix of two patterns. These aren't official diagnostic types, but they show where to look first.
Insulin
High insulin pushes the ovaries to make more testosterone. Crashes, cravings and weight around the middle point here.
Inflammation
Cystic acne, joint aches, bloating and fatigue suggest inflammation is the main driver.
Stress
Some women have PCOS driven by the stress response, often with normal weight and insulin.
The gut
The microbiome affects insulin, inflammation and how hormones are cleared.
How I find the cause
Every assessment is personal. I start with your story and the results you already have, and only add what will change the plan.
Your full story
Symptoms, history, medication and everything you've already tried.
Your existing results
I go through any recent results you bring, in detail.
Testing only when it changes the plan
No standard package. If more information is needed, I'll explain why.
Alongside your doctor
Medical causes are ruled out first, with your doctor when needed.
How we work
Over four months, with a consultation roughly every month and the plan adjusted as you improve.
1
Find your pattern
Insulin, inflammation, stress, or a mix.
2
Balance blood sugar
Meals built to keep insulin steady.
3
Lower inflammation
Food quality, gut health and targeted nutrients.
4
Support stress and sleep
Especially when stress is a driver.
5
Retest and refine
Check what's changed and adjust.
Two ways to start
Most people start with a first consultation. If you already know you want the full programme, you can book it directly.
RECOMMENDED FOR PCOS
Longevity, Hormones and Body Optimization programme
€320 4 months
4 one-to-one consultations over 4 months
Blood tests and functional labs prescribed and interpreted
Personalised nutrition and supplementation plan
InBody body composition analysis (in person)
Who you'll work with
I'm Rita Soares, a functional nutritionist with 12 years of clinical practice and more than 2,000 patients. I work with people who have tried the usual advice and are still not well.
Ordem dos Nutricionistas 2604N · IFM member · MSc in Clinical Communication
What patients say
Frequently asked questions
When to see your doctor first
Rapid new hair growth or a deepening voice: see a doctor promptly
No periods for three months or more: other causes need ruling out
Planning a pregnancy: involve your gynaecologist early
Symptoms of diabetes, such as intense thirst or frequent urination
Ruling out medical causes always comes first. I work alongside your doctor, not instead of them.