Any good advice for people suffering from pcos ?

Question

do you know of any thing that helps with pcos (polycystic ovarian syndrome)

Answer 1

I have PCOS, I found out about it when I was 17 after years of weight problems and irregular periods.

The only thing I found was trying to keep my weight down and eating a low sugar diet.

The weight thing hasn't always been successful but the most important thing I have found is to keep to the low sugar diet. What you have to remember is having PCOS can cause excess weight but can also make it difficult to lose weight, just a vicious circle when you think about it. Having a low sugar diet helps because having PCOS can muck around with insulin and from my own experience my body can't handle sugar and decides to just go straight to my waist. It's typical for a woman with PCOS to have an 'apple' figure.

I am now currently 29 weeks pregnant, which I never thought would happen but there you are, unfortunately since being pregnant I have had a sweeter tooth which isn't good but I'm told having a baby can cure PCOS as people with PCOS has hormone imbalances and having a baby can help to regulate this.

If you're not planning on having children just yet then there are certain contraceptive pills that help so it's worth talking to your GP about it.

Other symptoms of PCOS are greasy skin, excess hair growth and spots.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

I have PCOS and have been having Accupuncture for a couple of months. For the first time in years I have a regular cycle. Go ahead and give it a try, although make sure you find someone who has had the proper training. I always feel a lot more awake and like I want to eat less after a visit. It sounds really horrid, but it's not! I was also feeling quite depressed when I first went and now feel so much better. Also as previously said, try to lose some weight too.

Answer 3

There is so much advice out there it is overwhelming. what seems to be consistent is this:

1a) If you are overweight then you should try to loose weight. It is hard to loose weight with PCOS b/c your body responds differently to food and dieting. Try a low carb diet. Also try either cinnamon tablets or 1 tsp of cinnamon a day. You can even sprincke it over your cereal. Or you can try apple cider vinegar, 2 tbp a day in water or 8oz. of another beverage. Both have been proven to help with insulin resistance which is a major contributor to PCOS. They have similar results to metformin, which is a precription drug for insulin resistance that is being used for PCOS.
1b) If you are not overweight then you may still have insulin resistance. follow the instructions above except there is no reason to loose weight, just try to eat a healthy good carb diet. Definitely use apple cider or cinammon.
2) Take supplements: good multi-vitamin, B complex, omega fish oils & NAC.
3) Herbal supplements: vitex/chasteberry
4) To reduce testosterone. I've heard that saw palmetto helps and green tea. Don't use saw palmetto if trying to conceive.
5) Try acupuncture and chinese herbs. Find someone that specializes in gyn/reproductive issues. I'm doing acupuncture and chinese herbs. My acupuncturist was able to put together very specialized herbs for me that address my issues.
6) Even if you are not trying to conceive I highly recommend this book, The infertility cure.
7) Don't use birth control pills. It is a temporary fix that actually makes the problem worst in the long-run. I would recommend using metformin. If you need to induce a period then use provera, so that you can menstrate at least every three months. Or try to naturally induce a late period with ginger tea or parsley tea.

Best of luck.

Answer 4

For me, the best thing, other than metformin and a healthy diet, has been a positive attitude, and educating myself. Take the time to learn and read all that you can. Become an active part of your health care.

I went on metformin, and I eat a low g/i diet. I exercise regularly, and take my vitamins. I talked to my doctor about adding a drug called Byetta, which is a newer diabetes drug and is being prescribed off label (that means not for it's official use) for PCOS. I take time to keep up with ways to treat it, and what other people are having success doing. I know that in February, the New England Journal of Medicine published a new article about using Clomid to help with ovulation and pregnancy being more effective in women with PCOS than metformin alone.

Check out the website soulcysters.com for lots of great information and support from other women with PCOS. And take charge of your care.

Answer 5

my sister in law has pcos and through talking to her I have heard a few things that can help with pcos. First lose weight if your over weight, this can help with insulin resistance and help regulate periods in some woman. Follow a low carb diet and eat plenty of fruit and vegeatables along with making sure you drink at least 8 glasses of cold water a day. Exercise help aswell by increasing your metabolism. Agnus castus which is a herbla remedy can also help balance homones and regulate periods. Some woman also recommend using progesterone cream however my sister in law has no experience of this. Good luck

Answer 6

Hi heres a few suggestions for you to ty
eat a sensible well ballanced diet with fresh fruit -vegetables - lean meat - nuts - fibre and good fats
Get some gentle exercise
drink water
if your over weight try to lose some as excess weight causes more problems
dont smoke and drink alcohol
start taking folic acid before you try to concieve
there is a couple of medicines that your ob / gyn might precrisbe you these are clomid - to induce ovulation
metformin - this is to regulate insulin as some women with pcos are insulin resistant.
provera - progesterone tablets given to induce a period sometimes before a dose of clomid.
agnus castus - a natural herb that regulates hormones bought from health stores good luck

Answer 7

I read an article yesterday that suggests spiriment tea is good to reduce symptoms of excess hair growth in women that have PCOS. It may also lower the testosterone levels. I am going to try it. It won't hurt anything. Good luck!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Always have vegetables on hand. Saute a big bag involving frozen mixed vegetables in organic olive oil and garlic. Add some red pepper or maybe turmeric for additional flavor as well as separate into portion-sized containers for the fridge.

Answer 10

I have this condition.
For the mood swings i encounter i take St Johns Wort, Metamorfin made me very depressed it was vile i only took it for 6 weeks and i felt suicidal. I also take Omega 3 everyday this helps with my mood and my skin is so soft!! Plus Multibiotin vitamin tablet.
Good luck