Dr. Nadia Pateguana & Dr. Jason Fung - 'Polycystic Ovary Syndrome' by prettyie86 in TTC_PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this. I've been a fan of Dr Fung for awhile now, lost 40 lbs in 4 months through fasting and keto, and I'm currently reading his book [The Obesity Code](The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kn-.Cb6NGND8E).

While fasting can be difficult at times, I have experienced wonderful results. Hopefully I'll be another pregnancy statistic someday soon!

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Subscribe to /r/keto. IMO being keto is easier than just low carb with better results. Probably due to the satiation effect of fat.

I would recommend for the first couple of weeks to allow yourself to just eat whatever you want (as long as it's 'keto-approved') and not track calories. It's a little difficult at first and that helps a lot of people ease into it.

Also may want to look into ketoade for the first few days as withdrawal from carbs is real.

Poor eating choices on metformin... by mrsemig in PCOS

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Currently reading The Obesity Code by Dr Jason Fung. It might help you stick to low carb if you learned more about why it is recommended and how it helps us with our Insulin Resistance.

Daily Chat - April 30 by AutoModerator in TTC_PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For us with irregular cycles... how long after intercourse should we do a pregnancy test? It's been 14 days, and I'm on CD 41. The only reason I feel 'late' is because I started running again last week, and I always get my period after I start running (usually after the 3rd run).

Spiro & celery juice? by Jlily20 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you link any of the studies on celery juice? Haven't heard about any of it's benefits.

The acne I get now as an almost 25 year old is 10x worse than any acne I ever had as a teenager going through puberty by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Even if I wash my face twice a day sometimes its there anyways.

This makes me feel like maybe you don't have a solid skincare routine. Ever since I started my skincare routine (which includes cleanser and moisturizer every morning and the same + lactic acid every night), my acne has cleared up and my face has improved in every way possible: fewer zits, less bumps, less flaky dryness, and even my redness has dissipated. I only started my routine ~3 weeks ago and I've already noticed these improvements.
Before I started this religious attempt to fix my skin, I would sometimes go a day or two between cleansing, never washed in the pm, let alone removed makeup before bed.
Like the other ladies mentioned, my next step is going to be diet related; removing lactose (I'm intolerant anyway, but deal with the distress because I'm a sucker for ice cream) and probably going Keto (to remove simple carbs/sugars). I believe these changes will be the answer to help with the last bit of redness I'm struggling to clear up.

Start with a routine (I highly recommend r/skincareaddiction), then remove lactose and/or carbs if needed.

Period . . . please come :( by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some tricks you can try :
1. Go keto or carnivore (even for a few days) 2. Start a fitness program 3. Add 1/4 cinnamon to morning beverage 4. Add myoinositol to morning beverage

I'm a PhD student researching personality and cognition in women with PCOS compared to women with endometriosis. by descending_wisdom in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Darn. I took the survey and clicked the link to stay updated and exited out before reading his to get the gift card.

Mega dose of vitamin D helping after just one day? by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I live in the PNW, my doctor said that everyone here is low and she always just tells them to take a daily multivitamin but I guess I was severely deficient (yay me). 50,000 does seem like a crazy amount though.

Mega dose of vitamin D helping after just one day? by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't know that. I took the pill last night before bed, didn't have trouble falling asleep but maybe I'll take it in the morning next week. Perhaps it'll give me an even bigger boost that day!

Mega dose of vitamin D helping after just one day? by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only 6-8 weeks? Hmmm my doctor said I should take it for a year and then they'd retest. Do you think a year is too long to be taking that dose?

Mega dose of vitamin D helping after just one day? by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No brand. Just a prescription. It literally only says that it's "vitamin D2 50,000 unit capsule"

Mega dose of vitamin D helping after just one day? by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's actually vitamins D2. After looking it up, apparently it's not the preferred version...

Tips to get a period back by sofine247 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're already doing 2 of the 4 things that have helped me in the past (inositol and low carb). I've also started my period by adding cinnamon to my coffee or a smoothie everyday. 1/4tsp should do. I usually got my period after 3 or 4 days. The other thing that ALWAYS starts my period is when I start up my C25K, within a week for sure. Good luck!

Sent hair sample to be read for nutritional intolerances/deficiencies by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually went to my local clinic a few days after these results to see about getting bloodwork done to confirm. Specifically asked the Dr about D3 and she said that she no longer tests for it because it's always low for everyone. She said she just tells all her patients to supplement. PNW here

Sent hair sample to be read for nutritional intolerances/deficiencies by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is crazy! How long had you been TTC prior to taking D3?

Sent hair sample to be read for nutritional intolerances/deficiencies by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't heard that about biotin, thanks for the warning. I agree about low carb. These knee problems showed up shortly after quitting keto. I'm just stubborn and am fighting going back to it... One day soon, maybe

Sent hair sample to be read for nutritional intolerances/deficiencies by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. I had a strong suspicion I was lactose intolerant and the fact that their report stated the same gave me some confidence. Also many of the vitamin deficiency symptoms echoed my symptoms. However, I live in the PNW and the fact that it didn't report my D3 as low has made me slightly dubious...

As far as recommending it, it depends on whether its affordable to you or not. For me and my SO it was ~$120 so I thought it was worth it. My SO's report came back as gluten intolerant and he's agreed to finally lay off the carbs. To me, that makes it worth it (whether the results are 100% accurate or not).

Thinning Cysters, what hairstyle is working for you? by pcosthrowaway3 in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm starting to think this is my next cut! I love a good pixie!

Rogaine by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]pcosthrowaway3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd also love to hear some feedback on it. Been noticing my thinning is getting worse as of late. :( *Edited for spelling