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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
How to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
There are two main goals in dealing with
PCOS and preventing related miscarriage:
(1)
Balance hormones
Normalize hormones to improve ovulation.
Particularly balance sex steroid hormones (i.e.estrogens, androgens, Progesterone;
many women with PCOS have high levels of Testosterone
and low levels of Progesterone)
Improve thyroid activity
Improving thyroid function can eliminate ovarian cysts
- by lowering estrogen levels and
causing the ovaries to produce more
Progesterone.
The best ways to accomplish this is via:
Thyroid hormone
supplementation - using dessicated porcine thyroid gland containing a natural mix of
thyroid hormones, not ineffective synthetic forms - see
Thyroid Replacement Hormones)
Iodine
supplementation (this author's preferred
choice) - Dr. Jorge D. Flechas, a renowned
author and expert in iodine supplementation, writes that
iodine
deficiency in the ovaries may cause the ovaries to develop cysts, nodules and
scar tissue and has patients who have successfully eliminated ovarian cysts by
taking a daily 50mg dose of a specific combination of iodine and
iodide (E.g. Lugol's
solution or Iodoral®) for 2-3 months. Orthoiodosupplementation in a Primary Care Practice
Supplement DIM and/or
use other methods to reduce body's estrogen levels.
DIM
aids in the breakdown of non-beneficial estrogen
metabolites. Estrogen is a
major culprit in many fertility issues faced by women today including PCOS.
Directly supplement a
physiological dose ofProgesterone. Dr. John Lee (author of "What your doctor may not tell you about Premenopause",
and a pioneer of
Progesterone supplementation for hormonal imbalance) said that
natural
Progesterone administered on specific days of the menstrual month for two
to three cycles, will almost routinely cause disappearance of ovarian cysts, by
suppressing normal FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone),
and estrogen production and giving the ovary time to heal. For details on
Progesterone therapy, which for a women is best
delivered via the vaginal route using suppositories, see:
Drink peppermint tea twice daily.
To reduce your
Testosterone
levels (1 tsp. steeped in hot water for 5-10 minutes). This has been found
to be more effective than medication.
Supplement folic acid.
Taking extra folic acid
as much as a year before pregnancy has been shown to reduce miscarriage.
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). Reported
to ease PCOS symtoms.
(2)
Normalize blood sugar
(glucose)levels
LOWER
intake of sugar / refined carbs / fructose(including too much fruit
or fruit juice)
Metformin (Glucophage).
Reported
to reduce the rate of miscarriage in women with PCOS by controlling blood sugar
levels.
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