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Re: pcos but not insulin resistant- lots of questions!From: Catherine (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 29 Nov 2002 03:54:43 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 27 Nov 2002, ksbdca wrote: > >I am 24 and I was just diagnosed with PCOS. However, according to my >doctor who has admitted that she doesn't really know very much about >PCOS, I am not insulin-resistant; But I am overweight and I menstruate >only about 3 or 4 times a year, have ovarian cysts, moderate/mild acne, >moderate facial hair growth, etc. So I have major questions:
>This is all so overwhelming! Sorry to post so many questions at once. Yes it really is overwhelming. You've got lots of good responses already and you have certainly come to the right place! I have not read all your responses so forgive me if I reiterate what someone has already said....but I have one very very important suggestion for you. Please look into following a Low-Carbohydrate diet and supplementation regime. The fact that you are overweight and have PCOS strongly suggests that you are indeed Insulin Resistant (IR), though lab tests cannot and do not pinpoint every case. There are numerous good books on the subject of moderating your carbohydrate intake; if you do a search on google or similar under "low carbohydrate diet" you will turn up dozens, then it is a case of choosing a reputable one that looks good to you. Supplementation is also critically important for us- we women are usually deficient in very important minerals and nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, omega fats (the "good fats") and several others. You must research the topic- again there are many good books dealing with nutrition for women. The two crucial features are controlling and levelling your insulin production, and supporting your hormonal cycle through proper nutrition. This will bring your weight nearer to normal, and allow your hormones to regulate naturally. I am speaking from experience here- I have tried lots of different ways of managing my PCOS but did not want to begin the treadmill of drugs and more drugs. I did use clomid to conceive two of my three children (the first was one of those "natural things" that certainly do happen- I like you, was ovulating a few times a year, and bingo!). I have recently become convinced of the need to regulate carbohydrates. It's generally not effective for us PCOSers to do low-fat dieting, calorie-counting, or more and harder exercise (tried all that)- we are different. Our IR means that our bodies don't deal well with the huge amounts of carbos in even the typical "low fat, low calorie" eating plan. After my recent breakthrough discovery, and by strictly following the low- carb plan of my choice and adding vital supplements for the last 6 months, I have finally managed to drop most of my excess weight and return to completely normal fertility (ovulatory periods every month) for the first time ever. I used NO DRUGS. My endocrinologist is amazed and wants to know "how I did it". I told her and she said, "I wish you could talk to all my patients!" This proves that as much as they know, they don't know all- they are trained to counter every symptom with a drug- that's their job. Please, please look into a low carbohydrate/supplement regime- the drug -free way- you have the choice. I am living proof that it can be done!
-- Catherine
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