Can anyone elaborate more on PCOS and alternative treatments?

Answer 1

hi i have pcos and there are many useful sites on the problem by alternative treatment do you mean herbal ?
i use a drug called metformin (its a diabetic drug) but recent research shows it works well for ppl with pcos ask your doctor for more info.i have included a web page which may be helpful to you
http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/glucophage-metformin-pcos.html

Answer 2

I have suffered with pcos for years i was diagnosed about 8 years ago with it and iv never had any treatment for it i do use the contraceptive pill but this is through my own choice but iv heard a good diet and exercise helps the condition settle down i still managed to have a child in 2002 after 3 months of trying and plan to have my 4th child within the next few years but i dont really know if i will need any help next time round as my condition is never monitored so i dont know if the condition as got any better or any worse as i do still suffer with weight problems and some acne on my back which are symptoms of pcos you should go to a alternative thearipist to discusse treatments you can take they will help you out good luck

Answer 3

It depends on what you consider "alternative treatment." Most doctors will slap you on birth control and send you on your merry way. In my experience this is a band-aid for a stabbing wound. Insulin resistance and PCOS go hand in hand, which is what most doctors WON'T tell you - if you have PCOS, chances are that you are insulin resistant, and vice versa. Sometimes one develops before the other, but in the end, they are usually best buddies, those illnesses.

I take metformin, which used to be the go-to to treat diabetes type 2, and is now also used in treating insulin resistance as well. For those who have only moderately elevated insulin, a low-carb low-sugar diet has been said to work wonders.

Answer 4

I used to take Metformin as a preventative for Diabetes but a specialist said it was not really necessary so I stopped due to cost and just eat healthy and exercise several times a week. You can also take Aldactone/Spironolactone to balance your hormones. Otherwise laser treatment for body hair and normal weight loss mechanisms if necessary.