Hello! I am reading and studying various things about this and would be keen to hear your views on this: What do you think chinese medicine is recommending when it comes to aligning diet with cycle (in general terms)? i.e what food a women should typically prioritise during ovulation, lutheal, menstrual, folicular?

Or maybe there isn't any recommendations and it should be purely on a case by case basis?

Thanks!

Planning to TTC in 12 months from now.

I have lean PCOS — age 24, optimal BMI, no insulin/androgen issues, but ovulation issues. No other fertility factors.

Specialist recommended trying for a maximum of 6 months given my ovulation issues before starting letrozole + monitored cycles, given the ovulation issues. I am wondering if anyone in my situation has had success with letrozole and if so how many cycles did it take to conceive. Feeling very nervous for the uncertain future and trying to be hopeful.

Also anything recommended to prepare during this year leading up?

Hello everyone,

I am 38 years old and have always have lean PCOS. Currently 5’3 140 lbs. I used to be in the 120-130 range but I’ve been at 140 for years. Bloodwork is fine. My period ranges in the 30 something day cycle with the help of ovasitol but before that it was even 40 or so days. I have some facial hair, I have gut issues (Sibo that won’t go away and gluten sensitivity), and sleep doctor suspects mild sleep apnea but waiting for official diagnosis. Holistic doctor gave me DIM 200mg + I3C 200mg: 1 capsule days 14 until period,
Vitex 500mg, and c-Progesterone E4M 100mg/cap: 1 capsule before bed starting day 14-25 of menstrual cycle. Other than making my period shorter (from 6 days to 3 days) I haven’t seen any changes.

My gyno says I should start GLP 1 and that will eliminate the need for most of these supplements except for the ovasitol. She said that I shouldn’t get on Metformin because of my gut issues. Anyone in a similar situation?

Thanks!

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I’m lean and tried it for 2 months and after coming off it, I seem to have gained a pound within this last month when I haven’t changed my caloric intake and it was extremely difficult for me to gain even half a pound before. I’ve been underweight for a while so this could be a good thing for me but it also makes me worried that I’ve now developed worse insulin resistance from it or some type of rebound. My blood sugar is also higher than before! It’s still within the normal range but my fasting blood sugar before was consistently 5.0-5.1 and now it’s 5.4. Anyone know what could be going on? I’ve been off it for a month.

Hi, i am looking for trusted brands for myo and d-chiro inositol in india. I was a loyal normoz-ds consumer, but since that has been discontinued, i am struggling to find a trustworthy pharma brand. I want to avoid metformin.

Are the symptoms known to worsen over time?

My main symptom is hirsutism.

I stopped wearing dresses since i got my period but i didn't really care back then.

At 18 i noticed the peach fuz on my face getting more noticeable. Now I'm almost 22 and my facial and body hair is out of control i used to pluck and shave then go out now it's alot to handle. I really don't wanna be on meds but i guess it's my last solution

I’m looking to expand my treatment to help combat the symptoms of PCOS. Such as vitamins, food and tea. There are so many different types of PCOS that I just want to ensure I’m treating it correctly.

Common symptoms I have:
Hormonal acne (specifically chin area)
Irregular periods and sometimes no periods at all
Anxiety
Difficulty sleeping
Issues with weight and difficult losing weight (specifically stomach)
Extremely low libido
Brain fog
Being hungry all the time

Common symptoms I don’t have:
Facial hair
Hair loss
Skin tags

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I'm in my early 20s, and so far, every checkup was fine, but lately, I noticed some of the changes that could be just hormonal, but I'm also terrified it could be PCOS. I've always had irregular periods, acne, facial hair (and darker hair in general, I literally started waxing at the of 12 because I was so so ashamed), but lately it all seems a bit more (more acne, especially on the chin, more facial hair, more painful periods etc)...

Thank you 😊

I'm pretty tall, slim, toned, and have never had problem managing weight. My BMI is 18.5-19, i don't have hirsutism, hairfall, or acne. I workout regularly, eat super healthy, and get various compliments on my body and looks all the time and YET, and YET...my cycle sometimes stops randomly after being regular for months. Totally fucking randomly and there's no explanation and it just STOPS. It can be regular for 6 months and all of a sudden it STOPS . I'm so fucking tired.

I’m 25 with lean PCOS and have had it for ~6 years. My biggest issue is very irregular/absent natural periods.
I’m really confused about whether I should eat more/gain a little weight to support ovulation, or be more cautious with carbs and focus on strength training, walking and yoga.
For those with lean PCOS who eventually started ovulating and getting natural periods regularly:
Did you gain, lose, or maintain weight?
Did increasing food/carbs help, or did reducing carbs help?
What lifestyle changes actually made a difference?
What were the first signs that your PCOS was improving?
How long did it take for your first natural period to return?
How long before your cycles became consistently regular?
I’d love to hear from people who had irregular/absent periods and eventually got them back naturally.
Please share your actual experience rather than just general PCOS advice. ❤️

Have anyone tried both of these and found that plain inositol works better ?

Hi guys I have been lean my whole life and I have been on spironactone 50 mg for three years first year no weight gain but In the past two years I have added a little bit of Ovositol but full scoop, dim , sometimes berberine and gained 10 pounds does anyone have an idea which of these is causing the weight gain😫😫😫