PCOS: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Explained

PCOS is a hormonal imbalance, affecting around 20% of women of reproductive age.

Main features include irregular periods, excess levels of male hormones, enlarged ovaries containing many follicles, infertility, weight gain, hair loss from the head but excess bodily hair, acne and oily skin.

Insulin resistance seems to play a large role. This makes it difficult to regulate blood sugar levels. Inflammation is also present as the body tries to heal itself.

Natural remedies:
- A diet rich in unrefined carbs, oily fish, vegetables and pulses
- Avoid dairy, alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, saturated/trans fats
- Eating little and often to regulate blood sugar
- Combination supplement containing vitamins C, D, multi B, Zinc, Magnesium and Manganese
- Probiotics
- Chromium together with Biotin and cinnamon to balance sugar levels
- Green tea to control male hormones and inflammation
- Milk Thistle to improve liver function
- CoQ10 to build energy from carbs
- Diindolymethane (DIM) to help with oestrogen dominance, acne, and weight loss. My favourite is DIM is from Pure Encapsulations.

Extras: losing weight (if you are overweight), stress reduction, acupuncture, regulating sleep.. and enjoying life. These do work, have a go!