PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

aislagirl · 03-20-2003, 07:03 PM

Just wondering if anyone has or knows of PCOS. I am looking for a natural way to relieve some of the symptoms.

kat721 · 03-20-2003, 07:24 PM

PCOS is a complicated disease that requires correct medical diagnosis and intricate care and sometimes even surgery.
Typically one of the first lines of defense would be addressing a blood sugar problem that almost always travels with PCOS.
The blood sugar levels need to be monitored with a very specific test usually given by an endocrinologist.
Since PCOS is linked to being a metabolic endocrine disorder it would be to your personal benefit to study up on the endocrine aspect of the problem as you look for your healing answers.
Glucophage is one of the key meds given to help keep PCOS under control.
All women with PCOS need to take a more healthy holistic approach to their nutritional intake.
Approaching ones blood sugar regulation through diet is the most natural thing you can do for yourself.
And, if a medication like Glucophage is needed, then it will be to your betterment to follow the Doctors orders regarding medication, dose timing and changes in ones personal diet.
The other factor is hormonal. And unless there is a balance between the pancreatic function in the body and the ovarian function, the problem of cystic ovaries will continue to create problems.
Since extra fat accumulation around the waist greatly contributes to fuel the cystic process then attention paid to the accumulation and loss of fat in the midsection can play a vital role in future health and wellbeing.
Exercise is also very very important.
I had PCOS plus a few other companion disorders affecting my reproductive organs.
I eventually had a hysterectomy.
kat

aislagirl · 03-20-2003, 07:47 PM

Thanks so much for the reply. My doctor put me on birth control to control some of the symptoms, however, all 8 forms of birth control that I have tried has cause me to have migraines.

drewtou · 03-23-2003, 05:47 AM

Hi! I too have PCOS. What was said about Glucophage is exactly right. We had been trying to have a baby for 8 years, and my periods were never normal. I finally went to a reproductive endo MD and he put me on Glucophage. To me it was wonderful. Not only did I get pg 6 months later and have a wonderful son, but it was not like taking bc pills with all the added side effects (headache, mood swings, etc.). Let me know if I can help you in any way. Oh, by the way, after starting Glucophage my periods were like clockwork! Hope this helps. Tia

dknees · 03-23-2003, 06:07 PM

I've been diagnosed with PCOS for about 5 years now, though I've had symptoms of it for 13.

I've never been on glucophage and I don't like taking pills. I have found that losing weight and eating a lower carb diet (not no carb, but trying to be choosy about the carbs and sugars I eat) have helped the symptoms a lot.

I tend to get migraines the first day or two that I'm on ANY hormone medication, but they go away once I get "used" to the meds. I've been ttc, so taking hormones and getting migraines is a fact of life for me. I did learn though through trial and error that eating chocolate or any caffeine/sugar combination when I've got hormones racing (i.e. PMS) will trigger the migraines and those tend to last much longer and be really fast to come on.

Hope that helps a little.