In this video I talk about my experiences of natural treatment for PCOS.

In most cases, our doctors do a good job, but they tend to treat symptoms rather than the whole body. Alternative therapies are much more holistic and look at everything happening to the body, not just the symptoms.

If you feel uncomfortable about giving up your medical treatment then don’t. The two can work together.

To explore natural ways to reduce your PCOS symptoms take a look at Natural Ovarian Cyst and PCOS Relief Secrets.

The system addresses the root cause of the problem – the reason your body has created a cyst – not just the symptoms. You can tackle the true root causes using a natural, holistic approach… Click here to find out more

In my last video, I shared a little about my journey with PCOS. In this video I talk about my experiences with the traditional medical route for PCOS treatment.

I was disappointed with my initial doctor’s response to discovering I had Polycystic Ovaries i.e. he offered no help whatsoever, so I went and found a new doctor who was more interested in PCOS. I recommend you do the same, and if you can you should ask for the referral to an Endocrinologist.

More doctors are accepting PCOS as a condition that should be taken seriously, but not all of them. And some of those that recognise the problems of PCOS are not educated well enough in it to offer any further solutions.

I urge you to find the best PCOS doctor/specialist possible and make sure you are satisfied with the treatments they offer.

Sorry, if you have been patiently waiting for an update on my last consultation with Trisha Stewart and what the outcome of having done the 30 Day Detox is. Work got a little hectic over the past week and I just didn’t have time to post.

Well, I maintained the detox completely up until seeing Trisha last Tuesday. She performed another health screening and overall there were some good improvements, but she was still picking up problems in the jaw and throat area.

Although I lost 9lbs during the 30 days, most of that was earlier in the process and Trisha was worried things were already slowing down and that we need to work on getting the thyroid and adrenals to function better.

What Happens Next?

We agreed that I would continue to follow the main basis of the 30 day program but that allowing myself other non-Vegan foods occasionally would be ok as long as I keep a well balanced, nutritious diet. She also gave me a homeopathic remedy to help with my metabolism.

Plus, I need to keep up the exercise.

I haven’t weighed myself yet this week, but I feel better in my clothes (and some that haven’t fitted for ages are now fitting well) and that is always a good thing.

I have had some grilled plaice in the last week when I went out for dinner, as well as some coleslaw, a little cheese and even a couple of pieces of chocolate, but overall I have stuck to the foods I enjoyed during the detox such as bean chili, rice and quinoa pilafs, and salads.

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Treatments for Polycystic Ovaries vary depending on the doctor or specialist you are seeing. However, there are 3 main categories of treatment you may be offered.

1. Contraceptive Pill

This is still one of the most popular treatments for PCOS, although it doesn’t treat the underlying cause of the problem, it simply masks the symptoms. There are any number of birth control pills you may be offered and it is important that you read the information contained with the pills, especially if you experience any side effects. Some contraceptives put you at a greater risk of Thrombosis so it is important to try and maintain a healthy weight and avoid smoking.

The advantage of taking the contraceptive pill is that it gives you a regular menstrual cycle meaning you are less likely to be at risk of endometrial cancer or problems resulting from a build-up of the womb wall.

2. Fertility Drugs

Clomid (or Clomiphene) is the most popular treatment given to women with PCOS who are trying to conceive. It encourages the body to create certain hormones that then tell your body to ovulate. It has a good success rate, with 70-90% of women ovulating within their first 3 cycles after starting on the drug. Clomiphene is a short term treatment and is usually only taken for around 6 months. There are other fertility drugs that your doctor may also consider prescribing, but Clomid is the most popular.

3. Diabetes Medications

A number of diabetes drugs are now available to women with Polycystic Ovaries, and the most popular of these is Metformin (Glucopage). These drugs have been proven to improve the symptoms of PCOS, by controlling blood sugars and reducing androgen production. Many women with PCOS have reported good results and it is the treatment most likely to be offered to you if you consult with an endocrinologist.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of treatments but they are the main drugs given to PCOS sufferers, which you may be offered by your own medical practitioner.

To explore natural ways to reduce your PCOS symptoms take a look at Natural Ovarian Cyst and PCOS Relief Secrets.

The system addresses the root cause of the problem – the reason your body has created a cyst – not just the symptoms. You can tackle the true root causes using a natural, holistic approach… Click here to find out more