Natural PCOS Solutions Blog

I did it :)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:36:01 GMT

I am 28 years old and I was diagnosed with PCOS 6 months ago. I was 205 lbs then. When my doctor told I had PCOS, I came home and cried for 3 straight

My PCOS Lesson

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:35:42 GMT

I have been diagnosed with PCOS almost two years ago. My doctor immediately wrote a prescription for METFORMIN. I was initially on 1000mg a day; he eventually

PCOS in Egypt - I Need Your Help

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:58:16 GMT

My name is Manal. The story of my PCOS: When I 15 years old my period is irregular. So my parents go with me to doctor and doctor make an ultrasound

PCOS News: Take B-Vitamins with Metformin for Better Results

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:01:05 GMT

PCOS news: Take B-vitamins with metformin for better results. Nuts have multiple health benefits. Optimists live longer.

PCOS Symptoms such as Infertility and Obesity Is Helped by Multi-Vitamin-Mineral Dietary Supplements

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:03:18 GMT

PCOS symptoms such as infertility, insulin resistance, obesity, hair problems, and lack of energy are helped by a multivitamin nutritional supplement, according to studies.

The Gratitude Project & Healing

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:02:31 GMT

I am in the process of getting a diagnosis for PCOS through a naturopath, which is how I found this website and all the great information and support.

Change! with PCOS Diet

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:27:36 GMT

I have been following the PCOS diet for 6 weeks and I will continue to follow it! I have lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks and I felt my ovary ovulate for the

PCOS Concern: Birth Control Pills May Reduce Bone Density

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:10:58 GMT

PCOS news: D-Pinitol may protect your pancreas. Birth control pills may reduce bone density. Can you find some quiet time?

Hopeless about PCOS

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:28:16 GMT

Hi I am now 30 yrs old and was diagnosed with PCOS 2 years ago. I have been having problems with my period since I was 16. Every time I would go to

On Metformin and got all the nitty gritty side effects to go with it...

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:13:14 GMT

Well ladies, I have been doing my research and I found this site! I have read story after story after story and it gives me hope. At 16, I was put on

PCOS Success with Diet and Glucophage

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:44:44 GMT

My name is Cassi and I am a 29 year old with PCOS. I was diagnosed 6 years ago and my doctor was amazing. He was informed about the disease, and immediately

PCOS Update - 8 months later with birth control pills

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:54:41 GMT

I know that birth control pills are not a good long term solution for PCOS, but at the time I started TTC and was subsequently diagnosed, I was in the

How I'm trying to beat pcos.

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:41:21 GMT

I'm so thankful I found this group you all are so inspirational to me! I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago. I noticed I was gaining weight but

What if you've tried EVERYTHING and had no success? Do you NOT COUNT here either?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:53:37 GMT

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?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:45:55 GMT

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

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:29:24 GMT

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

The Less Stress the Better for PCOS

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:28:40 GMT

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

NAC Supplement Improves Fertility in PCOS Women

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:22:22 GMT

PCOS news: NAC improves fertility in PCOS women. When should doctors prescribe metformin? Thoughts just for today.

Thank You Nancy Dunne

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:51:13 GMT

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

A few questions and clarifications required regarding the PCOS diet

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:55:43 GMT

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

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:07:56 GMT

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

PCOS survivor and Pregnant at 41

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:58:52 GMT

I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early twenties. I had the usual symptoms - cystic acne, hair loss, severe hirsutism, irregular periods, weight gain,

Just Found Out I Have PCOS

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:53:49 GMT

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

PCOS and Inositol-5

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:07:55 GMT

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

This PCOS book is my bible

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:48:57 GMT

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

PCOS at Age 15

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:41:54 GMT

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

Low GI diet helps PCOS women with normal weight too.

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:17:24 GMT

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

72 percent of PCOS Women Are Too Low in Vitamin D

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:17:31 GMT

PCOS news: 72 percent of PCOS women are too low in vitamin D. Melatonin and your ovaries. Reset your stress button

I was recently told that I have PCOS....

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:42:48 GMT

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

My PCOS journey

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:25:52 GMT

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

Finally pregnant at 37!

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:35:11 GMT

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.

PCOS Woes...and My Solution

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:19:54 GMT

Ah. The horrible Metformin (Glucophage) side effects! I have PCOS (diagnosed in 2004) and was placed on birth control and Metformin. No other

Confused about Carbs and PCOS Diet

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:06:39 GMT

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

Struggling every day with PCOS!

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:50 GMT

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.

L-Carnitine - Overlooked Supplement for PCOS

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:49:58 GMT

PCOS news: L-carnitine - overlooked supplement for PCOS? Hair growth in the mouth. 6 tips for a memorable and healthy holiday.

WOW! - I'm sold!

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:32:39 GMT

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

PCOS! What is the best exercise for me?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:55:29 GMT

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.

My PCOS and Weight Problems Not Understood by My Military Doctors

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:44:24 GMT

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?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:15:44 GMT

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

On The Way to Success

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:20:07 GMT

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

Just Diagnosed with PCOS, I'm in Total Shock

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:04:06 GMT

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

PCOS Symptoms (Acne, Hirsutism) Relieved by Inositol, Helps Restore Ovulation

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:25:56 GMT

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)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:10:23 GMT

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

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:35 GMT

PCOS news: Fish oil and a successful pregnancy. Overweight people get less respect from doctors. Healthy young women have polycystic ovaries.

I'veTried All the Weight Loss Diets. This One Worked for Me!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:20:28 GMT

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

PCOS Risk: Processed Foods May Increase Depression

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:51:40 GMT

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

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:24:18 GMT

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

Almonds vs. Complex Carbohydrates for PCOS-Related Weight Loss

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:54:47 GMT

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

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:00:06 GMT

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

I'm in a PCOS Gray Zone

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:34:51 GMT

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