If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS — or suspect you might have it — you already know the frustration. The irregular cycles. The chin hair that shows up uninvited. The fatigue that no amount of sleep seems to fix. And the long list of lifestyle changes you've been told will help, without much guidance on where to actually start.
You're not alone, and the numbers make that very clear. A 2024 national study in JAMA Network Open, covering close to 10,000 Indian women, found that nearly 1 in 5 women of reproductive age in India have PCOS. A 2025 analysis of Global Burden of Disease data went further — confirming that India now carries the highest PCOS burden in all of South Asia, with prevalence nearly doubling between 1990 and 2021. This is not a niche issue. It's one of the most underdiagnosed, under-supported health conditions affecting women in India today.
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~20 per cent of Indian women of reproductive age have PCOS
(JAMA Network Open, 2024) -
70 per cent of women with PCOS worldwide go undiagnosed
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86.9 per cent rise in India’s PCOS prevalence between 1990–2021
(GBD 2021 data)
For many women, medication is part of the picture. But between doctor's appointments, there's a lot of daily life to manage — and that's where consistent, natural support can genuinely make a difference. That's the thinking behind Wholly Being's Cyst Control Tea.
So, what's actually in it?
We're not big fans of vague "wellness blend" language, so let's be specific. The tea brings together three herbs — Spearmint, Gokshura, and Chasteberry — each chosen for a distinct, documented role in hormonal health.
Spearmint
This is the one with the most clinical research behind it. A randomised controlled trial published on PubMed found that drinking spearmint tea twice daily for 30 days significantly reduced free and total testosterone and raised LH and FSH — hormones needed for ovulation. A more recent 2024 RCT in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (150 women, 12 weeks) confirmed measurable drops in testosterone, DHEA, and androstenedione. That's a meaningful hormonal shift from something as simple as a daily cup of tea.
Gokshura
A staple of Ayurvedic reproductive medicine, Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) has been used for centuries to support ovarian health and regulate reproductive function. It works alongside spearmint rather than duplicating it — addressing ovarian activity while spearmint tackles circulating androgens.
Chasteberry
Used for centuries in European herbal medicine, Chasteberry (Vitex) directly influences the pituitary gland — the control centre for hormonal signalling. For women with the kind of LH/FSH imbalances common in PCOS, this is where Chasteberry earns its place in the blend.
What does the latest evidence actually show?
A 2024 meta-analysis in Clinical Nutrition Research pooled results from multiple RCTs and found that herbal tea consumption was consistently associated with improved FSH levels, lower fasting blood glucose, and reduced body weight in women with PCOS compared to placebo.
An earlier pooled analysis of six trials found that tea supplementation led to roughly 2.7 kg greater weight reduction and meaningfully lower fasting insulin.
One thing worth saying honestly: this isn't a quick fix. Facial hair changes, for example, happen slowly — because hair follicles operate on a biological cycle of their own. The hormonal shift happens first; the physical result follows over months of consistent use. That's not a flaw in the approach. That's just how the body works. The women who see the most benefit from herbal interventions are the ones who treat it like any other daily habit — not a magic cure, but a quiet, consistent act of care.
Who should try this?
If you're managing PCOS or PCOD — especially if elevated androgens, irregular periods, facial hair, or hormonal acne are part of your experience — Cyst Control Tea is worth adding to your daily routine. It's 100% natural, free of preservatives, and designed to complement whatever care plan you're already on. Not replace it.
Also, genuinely, one of the more thoughtful gifts you can give someone navigating this.
Checkout the product here.
* This post is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment plan. Research citations link to original published sources and are independent of Wholly Being.
Sources: JAMA Network Open, 2024 · GBD South Asia Analysis, 2025 · Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics RCT, 2024 · Clinical Nutrition Research Meta-Analysis, 2024 · Grant et al. RCT, PubMed