PCOS meds & substitutes

[Suz]

Like many, I have PCOS (polycystic ovaries). Has anyone had luck with natural remedies and if so what?

 

(currently taking spironolactone and miserable)

 

 

 

 

[MamaTiger]

Vitex and RRL tea has helped me as well as progesterone cream

 

 

[Suz]

did you take them alone or with traditional meds?

 

 

[MamaTiger]

Alone...I take nothing traditional for the pcos at all. I was told that I shouldn't until I was through having babies...and I won't be thru with that until the big M comes. lol

[Suz]

thats good info, I will have to try it. As my family is complete I wont have those additional worries. I'll let you know how it goes

[highdesertgirl]

My 23 year old DD has just been diagnosed with this. What is Vitex and RRL tea? She is not taking any meds yet.

[MamaTiger]

RRL is red raspberry leaf. You can purchase this in tincture form from TriLight Herbs or use the dried herb to make a tea to drink.

 

Vitex(chasteberry) is another herb that can be used in tincture form from Trilight or in a capsule form.

 

Both of these help to regulate hormones, as basically PCOS is a result of hormonal imbalances.

[Vic303]

I wonder sometimes if I have PCOS...I suppose I should ask my OBGYN tomorrow during the ultrasound (I have a cyst down there...)

[Carie]

I was prescribed metformin but haven't taken it regularly since I got pg with ds#3. Haven't taken it in several months. I don't know how your diet is, but the best thing that I have done for it is strict low carb diet and plenty of exercise. I know that doesn't help everyone, but thought that it might help you.

Blessings,

Carie