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symplistik · 08-14-2007, 11:14 PM

I have PCOS but I don't have polycystic ovaries. However , I am insulin resistant which is the #1 cause in women with PCOS.

Just because I don't have polycystic ovaries , I do ovulate normally and I have normal cycles but the being IR causes me to have alot of excess hair , skin tags , etc which definately causes my self-esteem to drop to the bottom of the bucket.

There's a medication called "Metormin" which is used to treat diabetics but it's also used to treat women with PCOS. In most cases , it brings back your cycles and helps you lose weight.

If you'd rather go a more natural approach , try Vitex (Chasteberry Tree). It restores the hormone balance and causes the menstrual cycle to return and ovulation to occur as it should. I've been taking it for awhile just to make sure my body stays on track and it's absolutely wonderful.

I know ALOT about PCOS. If you have any questions , please feel free to send me a PM. I could give you a ton of information.

08-14-2007, 11:14 PM	#15
symplistik Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 133 Blog Entries: 1	I have PCOS but I don't have polycystic ovaries. However , I am insulin resistant which is the #1 cause in women with PCOS. Just because I don't have polycystic ovaries , I do ovulate normally and I have normal cycles but the being IR causes me to have alot of excess hair , skin tags , etc which definately causes my self-esteem to drop to the bottom of the bucket. There's a medication called "Metormin" which is used to treat diabetics but it's also used to treat women with PCOS. In most cases , it brings back your cycles and helps you lose weight. If you'd rather go a more natural approach , try Vitex (Chasteberry Tree). It restores the hormone balance and causes the menstrual cycle to return and ovulation to occur as it should. I've been taking it for awhile just to make sure my body stays on track and it's absolutely wonderful. I know ALOT about PCOS. If you have any questions , please feel free to send me a PM. I could give you a ton of information. __________________ Zoey's mommy I'm officially addicted to Yorkies!