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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PCOS Women Are Super-Sensitive to Stress
When's the last time your doctor asked you if you are under chronic stress?
Stress hormones may increase anxiety, excessive eating, weight gain, belly fat, infertility, miscarriage, ovarian cysts and a host of other health problems.
Chronic stress is a particular problem for women with PCOS because they appear to have an exaggerated response to stress, as shown in a recent study from the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.
Thirty two women with PCOS and 32 non-PCOS women had to do a public speaking assignment. Biochemical markers showed the PCOS women had a more stressful experience. They also showed increased psychological stress compare to the other group.
The researchers concluded: "The altered stress reactivity in PCOS patients may constitute a link between depression, overweight, and the cardiovascular and diabetes risks associated with the diagnosis."
In other words, it's more important for you than other people to find ways to reduce chronic stress, regardless of its source.
Even though stress is "invisible", it is real. Stress management is important even if your doctor ignores it. Successful stress management will definitely help you improve your PCOS situation.
Read the complete article here.
Praying for hope and guidance
I am 19 and I am married. My husband is in the Army, main reason for being married so young. We have been married for a year now and are high school
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New Way to Take Metformin for PCOS?
PCOS news: Fat intake may impair brain function. New way to take metformin for PCOS? Start a gratitude journal.
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PCOS: Lifestyle Modification Is a Way to Induce Ovulation
PCOS news:
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PCOS Diet Newbie
Hi. I was diagnosed with PCOS in January 2009 after seeing an infertility specialist. I went to him after 1 1/2 years of trying to get pregnant.
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New Cause of PCOS Discovered
PCOS news: Could a multi-vitamin increase your lifespan? New cause of PCOS discovered? Tips for smarter thinking - part 2.
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PCOS Weight Loss Tip: Vegetable Juice Helps You Lose Weight
Drinking at least one glass of vegetable juice every day may help you lose more weight.
In a study, adults who drank at least 8 ounces of low-sodium vegetable juice as part of a calorie-controlled heart-healthy diet lost 4 pounds over 12 weeks. In contrast, only 1 pound was lost by those who followed the same diet but did not drink the veggie juice.
Three-quarters of the 81 participants were women. Everyone had had metabolic syndrome, which has many similarities to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Risk factors for metabolic syndrome include excess body fat around the middle, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol. Metabolic syndrome and PCOS increase your risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.
It's possible that vegetable juice helps to reduce a person's appetite.
The vegetable juice drinkers in this study -- in addition to losing more weight over 12 weeks than the non-juice drinkers -- were also more likely to get the recommended 3 to 5 servings of vegetables daily.
Vegetable juice drinkers also significantly increased their intake of vitamin C and potassium, while decreasing their overall carbohydrate intake.
Increasing your consumption of vegetables is a cornerstone of the diet described in The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility by Dr. Nancy Dunne. Daily consumption of fresh or frozen vegetables is very beneficial for your health regardless of whether you are overweight or not.
Most U.S. adults don't get the recommended servings of vegetables each day. If you find yourself not eating at least five servings of vegetables per day, at least consider drinking some vegetable juice.
No Ovulation...on Metformin for 2 months
Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS 4 months ago, when we decided to start a family after 2 years of marriage. Before marriage I had the problem of
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Caffeine Intake Could Worsen PCOS Symptoms
Do you drink lots of coffee or soft drinks? If so, the caffeine in these beverages may adversely affect you if you have PCOS. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome commonly have a problem of reduced insulin efficiency, called "insulin resistance".
New research has shown that consumption of 200 mg caffeine, twice a day, for a period of 7 days was found to significantly increase insulin levels and worsen insulin resistance. The researchers concluded, "This study provides evidence that daily caffeine intake reduces insulin sensitivity; the effect persists for at least a week and is evident up to 12 hours after administration."
Since insulin resistance leads to symptoms such as infertility, acne, weight gain, hair loss or hirsutism, we recommend that you minimize consumption of caffeine-containing beverages.
PCOS: Vitamins May Reduce Miscarriage
PCOS news: Vitamins and miscarriage. Healthy diet vs. male hormones in your body. Tips for smarter thinking.
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A Wonder On His Own Time
My name is Kris and I am 24 years old. I was diagnosed with PCOS with I was 19 after having really irregular periods and gaining a large amount of
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Amazing and Shocking (with Vitex)
My husband and I tried conceiving a child for 3 years. We went through many fertility drugs, tests and even did invitro fertilization twice,
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Omega-3 Fats and Antioxidants May Improve Fertility
PCOS news: Omega-3 fats and antioxidants may improve fertility. Hirsutism is Hell. Press your emotional reset button
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Am a desperate case from Mauritius
This is not a success story!! Hi, my name is Leena, just turned 28 and from Mauritius. This website is sure a blessing and am delighted to have
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Feeling great!
Hello, I just wanted to say, THANK YOU! for given me soo much hope. I have PCOS, I have been doing the diet , and have been exercising. My
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86 Days of Weight Loss Success and Still Going Strong
I had to write in to share my success at this point. Today is the 86th day I've been on the The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility --
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Pregnant - the Natural Way
After two and a half years of trying to conceive, I am finally pregnant! I am praying for all you ladies reading this. One year into infertility,
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Metformin and Vitamin B12
PCOS news: High intake of red meat is unhealthy. Vitamin B12 and metformin (Glucophage). Editor Apologizes for IVF Remarks.
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PCOS Fitness E-Book Now Available
PCOS news: PCOS fitness e-book now available. Genetic risks of IVF (in vitro fertilization). Cinnamon may help with insulin.
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Patience and determination!
Hello everyone, I'm glad to have stumbled across this site and see many others share the same problem as me. I'm also relieved that I'm not the only
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My Success Story with PCOS & Pregnancy
Since I was a teenager I've always suffered from irregular periods. My mom took me to several doctors and their only solution was the pill, but
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No PCOS drugs necessary
I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2004, a year after me and my husband got married. My doctors didn't really tell me what it was or what I could do
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Your PCOS stories have been my encouragement
Hello, my name is Samantha. I am currently 19. I was diagnosed with PCOS a couple of months ago. Before this, I had never heard of it. I started my
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Hidden PCOS Time Bomb?
PCOS news: Improve your self image with exercise. Hidden PCOS time bomb? Thank others.
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I have PCOS, happy but confused with diet results
Hello Everyone , My name is Daisy and I have PCOS. I was diagnosed when I was 23 years old, I am now 27. My doctor told me that the only way to
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I Need Help
I know that this is supposed to be a success story but I don't have one. I guess I hope this site will lead me to the answers and give me the
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The Right Diet Reduces PCOS Problems
PCOS news: The right diet reduces PCOS symptoms. Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to fibrocystic breast disease. Activate the greatness within you.
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Found out I may have PCOS, Am Losing Weight
I am 28yrs old and was married 8 months ago. I had all the symptoms and no idea. I knew I needed to lose weight I was at my heaviest 252 lbs wow I
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Resveratrol and Lutein for PCOS?
I started the diet in this book and starting taking several supplements from the website on January 5. So far, so good. I have lost 2.4 lbs that
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Hope to submit a PCOS success story soon but have problem with metformin
I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS. For the last 8 years I have undergone all the invasive tests you could imagine however all these tests
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PCOS, 35 and hoping for a miracle
I was diagnosed with PCOS several years ago and have always been a yo-yo dieter, (a month ago I was 5'7 and 290 lbs). I got my first period at 12
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Walking with PCOS, Starting Down the Right Path
Hi everyone, I don't have a success story just yet, but I'm certainly taking steps in the right direction. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was
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Diagnosed with PCOS and High Testosterone ....Please Help
Hi, I am 26 years old and through out my life time I have only gotten one cycle on my own. When I was 16 I had gotten a cycle...well I would have
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STAY STRONG and BE WISE
I've just perused these PCOS stories and feel so much empathy for my sisters. I will avoid the detail of my story (which is book-like) but simply
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PCOS Women Super-Sensitive to Stress
PCOS news: PCOS women super-sensitive to stress. Mothers of PCOS daughters have heart risk. The power of visioning
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I'm Overweight...Can you give me Suggestions???
So I am almost 30, I have been diagnosed with PCOS for about 3 yrs. I've tried Metformin, Glucophage, and Clomid. I can cycle with these, just can't
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Never Give Up, Found Tiny Light in Middle of Darkness
Hi, I am Mongolian and 30 years old. Unfortunately I have exactly same problems since 14years old, like irregular period, infertility, gaining weight,
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PCOS Solution: How to Control Hirsutism (Excessive Hair Growth)
PCOS news: Vitamin D study - Will you participate? How to control hirsutism (excessive facial and body hair). Raise your spirits in 2009.
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I am dealing with this PCOS
Hi all, I was detected with PCOS 4 months back when I missed 1 menstrual cycle and went to a gyno. It was then that I was detected with
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Pregnant in Spite of PCOS
These stories are great! They are what kept me going when I thought there was no hope. Here is my story. I had my first menstrual period when I was
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Is Truvia (Stevia) OK for PCOS Diet?
As soon as I finished reading the PCOS diet book and gearing up to begin the diet, I started seeing commercials about Truvia, a supposedly natural
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PCOS Solution: How to Improve Laser Therapy for Excess Hair
PCOS news: How to improve laser therapy for excess hair. Wrong diet linked to ovarian, breast cancer? Start a personal journal.
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No Need to Lose Hope....A Few Simple Suggestions
Hi I'm Cecile 30 yrs old!! I'll been married last march 2008. I'll been diagnosed PCOS last October 8 2007. I had no idea about PCOS. Only the
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PCOS or something else?
Hi everyone. I have never had problems with my cycle. It was regular since I was 15 years old. At 22 I got pregnant but had a miscarriage. After
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PCOS Treatment: New "Gold Standard" for Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS news: New
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It Was Like a Light Bulb Went On...
I've struggled with my weight for most of my life but once I hit my late 20s I really started to pack on the pounds and found it really hard to lose
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PCOS Fat Loss: What You Need to Know to Keep It Off
PCOS symptoms are worsened by chronic inflammation from excess fat weight. Long term weight loss success includes a metabolic readjustment period lasting a number of months.
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Can L-Carnitine Help Solve PCOS Problems?
L-carnitine is a "vitamin-like" molecule best known for helping your muscle cells to burn fat and thus provide energy and aid fat weight loss. But carnitine has other benefits you may not be aware of.
According to medical research, here's some information relevant to you if you have polycystic ovary syndrome.
1) Some women with PCOS may have lower body levels of l-carnitine, which is associated with hormone imbalances.
Researchers concluded: "Decreased total l-carnitine levels may be associated with hyperandrogenism and/or insulin resistance in non-obese women with PCOS."
2) Reduce hair loss in women with PCOS.
The researchers concluded: "Our findings suggest that L-carnitine stimulates human scalp hair growth." They also encourage one to "explore topical and nutraceutical administration of l-carnitine as a well-tolerated, relatively safe adjuvant treatment in the management of androgenetic alopecia and other forms of hair loss."
3) L-carnitine may be help to prevent osteoporosis, according to a study of lab animals whose ovaries were removed.
4) L-carnitine may improve your cardiovascular function, thus reducing your risk of heart disease.
Studies of lab animals showed that l-carnitine reduced blood pressure, made hearts healthier, and improved the function of blood vessels.
5) L-carnitine may have anti-aging effects, according to a study of lab animals.
The researchers concluded: "These results suggest that supplementation with L-carnitine may offset some of the negative health effects associated with aging."
In summary, it is known that some women with PCOS are low in carnitine. It is also known that l-carnitine has multiple possible health benefits including less hair loss, fat weight loss, more energy, healthier cardiovascular system, possible reduction of bone loss risk in later years, and a general anti-aging effect.
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Frustrated and Relieved after Reading PCOS Book
I am 37 years old. I have one daughter who will be 20 in June. I was diagnosed one year ago with PCOS when my new husband and I decided to have a
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Searching for Hope...and Finding It?
I am 16 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS 5 months ago. My endocrinologist prescribed me to take birth control and metformin. While taking these
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