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PCOS ladies please come in (saifw)

thewormstheworms member
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Hi ladies -

Yesterday I met with new RE and he said my androgens are slightly elevated and I have a mild case of PCOS.  I O on my own but around cd 17-20 and that is the reason why I O later.  I don't need to take anything, he just wants to monitor my O closely.

Is there anything I could do naturally to lower these levels?  Any info/links that might help?

Thanks so much.

 

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Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)

It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
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Re: PCOS ladies please come in (saifw)

  • AuburnBride06AuburnBride06

    Have you ever been to soulcysters.com?  I always find a ton of info on there.  I know a low carb life style is key.

    My androgens are through the roof, I hate PCOS!!!!

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  • ashlyroseashlyrose
    I was never told anything about my androgens levels but was told by OB that I don't ovulate. I would recommend a glucose test to rule out IR, I don't have any more info, sorry.
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  • thewormstheworms member

    imageashlyrose:
    I was never told anything about my androgens levels but was told by OB that I don't ovulate. I would recommend a glucose test to rule out IR, I don't have any more info, sorry.

    I've actually done the 2 hour glucose thing and it came back normal so we don't think I have IR. 

    Thanks

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    Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
    Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)

    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
    MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
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  • SkypekWithoutACSkypekWithoutAC
    If you are looking for natural remedies, there is someone over on SAIF who did Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat her PCOS with great results. I forget her name, though, sorry!
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  • Mrs.HisOnlyMrs.HisOnly member
    You can try taking Saw Palmetto supplements?
    TTC #1 May/June 2008
    CP 7.19.08
    Dx with PCOS 3.27.09
    HSG 7.15.09 = All clear
    8.09 & 9.09(re-try) IUI #1/2 - Clomid 100mg Follistim 150iu Ovidrel=cancelled due to cysts
    10.09 IUI #1/2 - Clomid 100mg Follistim 150iu Ovidrel Crinone 8%=BFP!
    22mm Follie / 60mil & 48mil post wash counts Beta #1 (14dpiui)= 102 Beta #2 (18dpiui)= 714 12.3.09 HB 135bpm

    Our baby boy was born on 7.8.10 @ 38 weeks 2 days! 2:17pm 6lbs 8oz 20" long
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    TTC #2
    HSG 2.2013 - IUI 1/2, 3/4 = BFN - Took 4 month forced break
    IUI 5/6 Clomid 150mg Follistim 150iu Ovidrel ( 11 & 15 mil post wash counts) = 2ww
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  • kimarino13kimarino13 member
    Even though I am not IR, my RE recommended the South Beach Diet as well as exercising and trying to lose a few pounds.  (I was successful at neither... lol.)

    After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!
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  • brenorrnbrenorrn member

    Hi Worms~

    I have done a ton of reading, and even mild PCOS have a Vit D (therefore CA) deficency in general.  Also our DCL levels are low. DCL can help lower andtogens. Foods with increasd DCL include Buckwheat Farinetta (has to be the farinetta)-I can PM you where you can get it online.  Chickpeas, Brown rice, etc.  I could also give you more foods if you are interested.  Also my Testosterone level was "normal" at 53, but I have read anything over 25-30 can indicate PCOS (with other associated symptoms).  I also take a B-complex.  HTH

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  • slizsliz

    i heard that spearmint tea lowers androgen levels...

    that is pretty much my diagnosis except I stopped O'ing when I was 27 (except sporadically)....

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  • BigHairQueenBigHairQueen member
    My dr. recommended the South Beach Diet. I read the taking a b-complex is benefical to women with pcos. And I also started accupuncture and taking chiense herbs, just make sure they don't contain estrogen or progesterone. GL.
    Stacy
    PCOS, RPL, & Anti Cardiolipin Antibody
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