Natural PCOS Solutions Blog
This blog gives you:
- Answers to your questions about PCOS, ovarian cysts, polycystic ovaries, weight loss, hirsutism, hair loss, infertility, acne, hyperinsulinsm, hormone imbalances, and more.
- Natural ways to deal with PCOS, including nutritional supplements, lifestyle, and dietary tips.
- Holistic physician's analysis and review of relevant health issues and alternative medicine treatment options.
- Immediate access to new in-depth feature articles and updated information posted to this site.
- The latest research on polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility.
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What if you've tried EVERYTHING and had no success? Do you NOT COUNT here either?
I'm so glad that the biggest problem people here have had to face is being on the pill or just wanted to have a bay-bee or some such. I've always had
PCOS-Related Liver Disease - Carnitine, Fish Oil to the Rescue?
PCOS news: Carnitine, fish oil to the rescue for PCOS-related liver disease? How teens can reduce belly fat. Use gratitude to escape the psychological trap of PCOS.
Have PCOS and want to get pregnant
Hi Gemma, I was diagnosed with PCOS since I was 23 yrs old. I'm 29 years old and want to get pregnant. At age 23, my doctor prescribed me the patch
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The Less Stress the Better for PCOS
The Less Stress the Better for PCOS Hi. I am 28 and I was diagnosed with PCOS in November 2005 after having had very heavy, painful, 2 week long
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NAC Supplement Improves Fertility in PCOS Women
PCOS news: NAC improves fertility in PCOS women. When should doctors prescribe metformin? Thoughts just for today.
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Thank You Nancy Dunne
As soon as my husband and I were married (June 17, 2006), we decided to start a family. We thought it would be so easy...little did we know. We
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A few questions and clarifications required regarding the PCOS diet
Hello, I'm a 27 year old with PCOS within normal weight range. I have recently purchased your book; I was excited and a little apprehensive at
HOPE - Exercise May Be Restoring My Cycle
I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17. (I am currently 26) The dr. told me that meant I couldn't have children...even then, that's all I wanted
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PCOS survivor and Pregnant at 41
I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early twenties. I had the usual symptoms - cystic acne, hair loss, severe hirsutism, irregular periods, weight gain,
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Just Found Out I Have PCOS
Today, Jan 5 2010, just found out I have PCOS, after ton of blood work and an ultrasound confirmed it, I can't say I'm sad but wonder why do I have
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PCOS and Inositol-5
I am in my 30's and was put on the pill after having a child to help with my PCOS......did not work...and made me feel sick all the time. I had to
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This PCOS book is my bible
My name is Laura and I'm 31 years old. I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 21 - just out of college - but had been suffering since my early
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PCOS at Age 15
I am 15 years old and found out I had PCOS around August '09. I am about 200+ pounds overweight. I am seeing an endocrinologist and they are
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Low GI diet helps PCOS women with normal weight too.
I'd been on the pill for 8 years, came off to try for a baby and my periods were very irregular. I started monitoring BBTs and they were all over
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72 percent of PCOS Women Are Too Low in Vitamin D
PCOS news: 72 percent of PCOS women are too low in vitamin D. Melatonin and your ovaries. Reset your stress button
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I was recently told that I have PCOS....
My name is Kayleigh, I am 23 years old and a newlywed... I was recently diagnosed with PCOS about 3 months ago and put on 1000 milligrams of
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My PCOS journey
I am also 20 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS when I was fifteen. I was put on Birth Control and Metformin as well and was on that for several
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Finally pregnant at 37!
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 16. Put on the pill and sent home. It was severe for me. No cycles or maybe one a year and absolutely no ovulation.
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PCOS Woes...and My Solution
Ah. The horrible Metformin (Glucophage) side effects! I have PCOS (diagnosed in 2004) and was placed on birth control and Metformin. No other
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Confused about Carbs and PCOS Diet
I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 15 when I stopped having my period, was gaining weight (regardless of the amount of exercise I did), and had
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Struggling every day with PCOS!
Hello my name is Abra and I was told that I have PCOS back in 2003. I am 26 now. I have had three healthy babies. I lost my fourth back in August.
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L-Carnitine - Overlooked Supplement for PCOS
PCOS news: L-carnitine - overlooked supplement for PCOS? Hair growth in the mouth. 6 tips for a memorable and healthy holiday.
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WOW! - I'm sold!
I had been struggling for about 8 years with a variety of symptoms: gaining weight easily, an inability to lose weight, acne, hair loss, hair growth
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PCOS! What is the best exercise for me?
Hi I'm only 27 years old, diagnose with PCOS when I was 22-23 years old. I'm finding it hard to drop the weight, that I carry mostly in the front.
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My PCOS and Weight Problems Not Understood by My Military Doctors
I am a 29 yr old female who has been married for almost seven years. My husband and I knew that I would probably have trouble getting pregnant so we
PCOS: Why Me?
Hi, I am a 20 year old, healthy female, 130 pounds 5'5. I have always been very skinny and active my whole life. I put on about 20 pounds in two
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On The Way to Success
Hi everyone! I've been married for 1 year and 7 months and since we got married we were trying to conceive. I'm 20 years old right now, which was
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Just Diagnosed with PCOS, I'm in Total Shock
Hello, I was just diagnosed with PCOS this past Friday Nov. 20th and I was in total shock when I received the news. I went in for a regular PAP and
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PCOS Symptoms (Acne, Hirsutism) Relieved by Inositol, Helps Restore Ovulation
Inositol may help women with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) to lose weight, reduce insulin resistance, depression, acne, and hirsutism. Improve egg quality.
A Few Things that Worked for Me (Including Ayurveda, Sleep, Vaniqa)
Hi, I'm sure you all know the shit that goes with PCOS and the shit from going to doctor to doctor, and the shit of spending all your wages on just
PCOS News: Fish Oil and a Successful Pregnancy
PCOS news: Fish oil and a successful pregnancy. Overweight people get less respect from doctors. Healthy young women have polycystic ovaries.
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I'veTried All the Weight Loss Diets. This One Worked for Me!
My PROBLEM - I am a 39 yr old woman who was looking for answers to my weight, PMS, heavy periods, mood swings, fatigue, bloating, and menstrual cycle
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PCOS Risk: Processed Foods May Increase Depression
Depression is a very common symptom of PCOS. If you suffer from both polycystic ovary syndrome and depression, here's some important news.
A new study has shown that processed foods can make you depressed.
In contrast, whole foods can relieve depression.
The University College London in the UK studied 3,486 individuals over a five-year span. They discovered that depression was associated with consumption of a "processed foods" diet (heavily loaded with sweetened desserts, fried food, processed meat, refined grains, high-fat dairy products).
However, the people who consumed "whole foods" (heavily loaded with vegetables, fruits and fish) had much less depression.
It appears that what you eat can influence your mood and whether you feel depressed.
We recommend that you switch over to a diet of whole, fresh foods. If you're looking for a detailed diet of such foods, this PCOS diet book may interest you.
Chanda's Baby
The pictures of the other babies on your website, born to mothers with PCOS is one of the biggest inspirations I had to keep motivated to fight for my
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Almonds vs. Complex Carbohydrates for PCOS-Related Weight Loss
If you have a challenge with controlling your weight, do you avoid eating nuts because they are so fattening?
If so, this research may interest you.
A recent study at the City of Hope National Medical Center examined 32 individuals who consumed a low-calorie diet with 84 grams per day of almonds, resulting in a diet that was 39% fat and 32% carbohydrate, compared with 33 people who consumed a low-calorie diet consisting of 18% fat and 53% complex carbohydrate. The two diets were equivalent calories and protein.
In other words, one group of people ate a high fat diet (including almonds). The other group ate a low-fat diet.
So what happened?
Surprisingly, the diet supplemented with almonds was associated with greater reductions in weight/body mass index, waist circumference, fat mass, total body water and systolic blood pressure.
There was a 62% greater reduction in weight/body mass index, 50% greater reduction in waist circumference, and a 56% greater reduction in fat mass seen in the almond low-calorie diet compared with the complex carbohydrate low-calorie diet.
What's interesting in this small study is that the amount of protein was the same; only the relative proportion of complex carbohydrate was reduced and replaced with fat.
If you have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), you may have found it quite difficult to lose weight. Although this condition is partially caused by disordered hormones, you can make helpful modifications to your diet.
In moderation, raw nuts and seeds are excellent sources of nutrition and provide helpful essential fatty acids (EFAs) -- and they may help you to control your weight, provided your total calorie intake is low.
This is not to say that complex carbohydrates are bad. However, you can be selective about which carbohydrates you eat. For more information on complex carbohydrates, visit our web page about the Glycemic Index.
Diagnosed with PCOS at Age 16
I'm Shannon and I'm 16, I started my periods when I was 11. After this they came every 3-4 months. I thought they would soon settle down and become a
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I'm in a PCOS Gray Zone
I'm 27 yrs. old and for the since hitting puberty I've had regular cycles until the fall of 2007 when my cycles stop occurring monthly. In February of
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Inositol Reduces Acne, Hirsutism - PCOS Symptoms
PCOS news: Inositol reduces acne, hirsutism. Chili pepper extract may help you. Your daughter, premature development, and PCOS
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Inositol for PCOS - New Research
PCOS news: 1) More good news about inositol for PCOS. PCOS and cancer risk. Metformin linked to low vitamin B12.
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Diagnosed with PCOS and have pregnancy success!
I had been on the pill since I was 17 years old. When I was 29, my husband and I started to try for a baby, so I ditched the pill. To my surprise,
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Woman with PCOS Restores Normal Cycle with Fish Oil
Hello, I just wanted to make a quick comment about the article regarding fish oil. I have had PCOS since I was sixteen years old. I am now 24.
I have struggled greatly with all sorts of symptoms, including a COMPLETE lack of a period for the first two years of diagnosis.
I have never taken birth control, as I personally don't like the idea. So, when I was eighteen, I saw a holistic doctor.
He put me on fish oil, and the following month I had my period!
I have discovered that if I do not take fish oil, I will not have a period, but if I do take it, I will have one.
So, if any woman with PCOS out there is doubting the effectiveness of taking fish oil, it is definitely worth trying. Amanda L. Bucyrus, OH
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Comments from the PCOS Health Solutions Team:
Fish oil has offers a number of health benefits for anyone, but especially for women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome.
It's well worth your time to learn more about fish oil .
Weight gain impossible!
I do not have PCOS, but am very interested in it and am learning about it. But I do have a problem that I would like to know if you could at least
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I Exercise a lot but have belly fat and gaining weight
I am 18 I have always been very active, cross country, swimming in high school, now just starting as a freshman in college. I still work out 6 to 7
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Omega-3s Beneficial for PCOS
PCOS news: B-vitamin reduces acne, hirsutism. PCOS - irritable bowel link. Does PCOS disappear at menopause?
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Two Years of Unsuccessful Medical Fertility Treatment, Two Months of Vital Nutrients = 15 weeks Pregnant!
Two Years of Unsuccessful Medical Fertility Treatment, Two Months of Vital Nutrients = 15 weeks Pregnant! In 2004 I was diagnosed with PCOS,
PCOS, In the Dark but Light at End of Tunnel
Hi! I'm Vivian. Since my first period I've always had very irregular periods (11 years of age) I would only get a few (2-3) periods a year. But they
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Lossing weight and getting my body back in balance!!
I found out that I had PCOS about 6 years ago. I never really looked into it or did anything about it. Until a few months ago when I saw my OBGYN
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Regular periods and PCOS?
I was diagnosed with PCOS without two major symptoms: irregular periods and ovarian cysts. I have hirsutism controlled by saw palmetto, a blend of
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B-vitamin Reduces PCOS-Related Acne and Excessive Hair Growth
PCOS news: B-vitamin reduces acne, hirsutism. PCOS - irritable bowel link. Does PCOS disappear at menopause?
On my way to better health in spite of PCOS
I have been diagnosed with PCOS since 2001. When I first found out the doctor basically said: you have something called PCOS and you will need to
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