how do u know if u have pcos? symptoms?

Question

what can high levels of androgen do to the body?

How to avoid it in a natural way (naturopathic)..

Thanks..

Answer 1

There are TONS of symptoms for PCOS. Some of the more common ones are:

irregular periods, lack of ovulation, depression, skin tags, acne, thinning hair, excess facial/body hair, brown patchy skin in places, excess weight especially in the belly area, and migraines.

The best way to treat PCOS is with a low carb diet, exercise, and using an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin. I don't like to take medicines, but I came to the realization that in this case..it really helps and it is helping balance out the way my body should be. I've heard of some more natural ways of treating it, but it is much more difficult and in most cases doens't really work. Some of the other ways are acupuncture, various herbs, cinnamon, progesterone cream. Here's some basic PCOS info and links for you. You might be able to find a little more about natural ways at some of those sites. Good luck.

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 chat with the women who are also dealing with PCOS. Good luck

Answer 2

There could also be different motives why your dr might desire to scan you. Not each and every lady has each and every symptom of PCOS and even one million of them. For illustration: I have constant intervals, received pregnant on my possess as soon as and should not have cysts. My mother has PCOS and he or she is top notch thin, has constant intervals however had a difficult time conceiving and had significant cysts that finally prompted her to get a hysterectomy at age 23. The so much ordinary signs are: Irregular intervals or no interval Painful/Clotty/Heavy intervals Frequent cysts Acne (above all alongside the neck & jaw, again & shoulders) Excessive facial hair Hair loss or thinning hair (in your head) Rapid weight achieve (above all to your mid-segment) Rapid weight reduction (there are alot of skinny ladies with PCOS...Victoria Beckham is one among them) Infertility Sking tags Depression / Anxiety Multiple Miscarriages

Answer 3

http://www.lifeclinic.com.au/Polycystic%20Ovarian%20Syndrome%20(PCOS).htm