Living with PCOS & Infertility: What I'm Learning/Experimenting So Far
Since being diagnosed, I have learned more about Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome and I am becoming increasingly interested in this health issue. I want to share some resources that have helped me and some supplements I have discovered in case it helps anyone else with this condition. PCOS affects an estimated 116 million women worldwide and the numbers are going up. Unfortunately there is no "cure." The only thing that most medical doctors can/will do is (1) prescribe birth control or metformin to manage symptoms or (2) recommend dietary adjustments. The first resource that has been a big game-changer for me is the book, "8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS" by Dr. Fiona McCulloch. I recommend it highly! She outlines 8 areas of health that are affected by/or have affect on the PCOS experience. Inflammation Insulin Resistance Adrenal Imbalance Excess Androgens Hormonal Imbalance Thyroid Imbalance Unhealthy Environment Imbalanced Diet As a result of her boo...