A woman who has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is calling for more support for patients after she paid more than £3,100 for treatment.
Health bosses said the condition affected a person's metabolism and the function of the ovaries.
Jessica Pinel, who is from Jersey and was diagnosed with PCOS two years ago, said she wanted to raise awareness of the condition, and she had paid for medical care, counselling and ongoing treatment.
Assistant Minister for Women's Health Deputy Andy Howell said: "I really understand how difficult any gynaecological condition is for those concerned."
The NHS said, external PCOS affected up to one in 10 women in the UK and symptoms included skin problems, hair growth in unwanted places and weight gain.
'More severe symptoms'
Ms Pinel said "I had a range of symptoms which started back in my teens" and "for years, I struggled with painful cystic acne, unexplained gut symptoms, extreme fatigue, unwanted hair growth, and painful, heavy periods".
"I needed to target things like my ache, hair growth in unwanted places and hair loss..."
She said others were "struggling" with "more severe symptoms than what I struggled with".
Ms Pinel, who is now a nutritionist, said she used diet and lifestyle to help her cope with the condition.
She said: "It would be great to see the government stepping up and providing some sort of support for women with PCOS and develop a preventative approach...
"I would like to see a strategy on PCOS and other women's health issues, more support for nutritional intervention with more people trained in this area, and personal trainers all coming together to provide a more holistic approach to support women with."