can anyone suggest a supplement for pcos?

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or any other suggestions thankyou

Answer 1

There is no vitamin/herb supplements that have good success rates. I've heard of natural progesterone cream, cinnamon, and supplement programs that are super expensive. None of those seems to work well alone. I would stay away from the supplement programs, but you can try the other things (but I would still treat the PCOS the correct way at the same time). I've also known a few people who had limited success with acupuncture.

Generally, the best treatment for PCOS is to go on a low carb diet, exercise, and use an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day). There are a 3 supplements that I take: Multivitamin (make sure it has vit. B in it), Omega acids, Calcium/Vit. D. Here's some basic PCOS info and links for you:

I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment. Unfortunately, many doctors are not aware of the proper treatment.

The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:

1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.

2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.

3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated.

4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.


When the PCOS is treated properly, all of your symptoms may not disappear, but they should improve some. It will also be a lot easier to lose weight (and keep it off). Our bodies work against us when we try to lose weight on our own, making it nearly impossible to lose weight.

There are TONS of books about PCOS and dieting. There are two that I recommend. Here's the links at amazon for those:
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0809224275/...
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0007131844/...

I also recommend a couple web sites:
http://pcos.itgo.com/
http://www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infert...

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhp... This one is a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions or just talk to other women struggling with PCOS.

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I have PCOS and am taking Dianette which helps all my symptoms. It also is prescribed as a contraceptive.
Speak to your doctor for recommendations.
If however you do not want to be on prescribed medication and would like to tackle it in a different way, then i suggest reading PCOS Diet Book by Colette Harris. It recommends lots of dietary suggestions, supplements and vitamins to help combat a lot of the symptoms.

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There is a book caled 'Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition' by Marilyn Shannon that contains detailed adivce on which kinds of supplements you can take to overcome various womens problems. I would recommend you read it...!

http://ccli.org/store/onlineshopping.php?criteria=category&f_cat=nutrition&catpr=30&order_by=name

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IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatment; IUI, ICSI and Laparoscopic surgery is very cheap in India. The cost is very low and the medical services are very good in India.

My cousin and her husband got their IVF treatment in India through the Forerunners Healthcare in India and is all praise for this company. She is a known case of PCOS.She is a very happy mother of a baby boy now. She just paid 2500 pounds for the full IVF treatment in India for which she was quoted 8000 pounds in private setup in UK.

Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the newspapers. I have also read about a Chinese couple who planned surrogacy through the Forerunners Healthcare. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery and infertility treatment like IVF, IUI, and ICSI abroad for low price. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery and treatment can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.

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USP grade progesterone cream and the supplement niacin bound chromium (Chromate)

The progesterone cream will help regulate your periods and the chromium will help with the insulin resistance