Herbal/alternative remedies for Fertility and PCOS?

[Anonymous]

I’m going all the traditional stuff but figured why not try alternative too. I’ve heard acupuncture, Berberine, peppermint, and black cohosh all as options. Anyone have any luck?

[Anonymous]

I lost weight and it helped my numbers significantly. Fat produces hormones. Not sure if you’re overweight but that’s the most natural

[Anonymous]

Spearmint tea to help with androgens.
Lose weight
It causes insulin resistance? Avoid white sugars

[Anonymous]

I'm convinced the keto diet is why I got pregnant.

[Anonymous]

Vitamin D for pcos

[Anonymous]

Myoinositol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I lost weight and it helped my numbers significantly. Fat produces hormones. Not sure if you’re overweight but that’s the most natural

Not overweight ... I’m “lean PCOS” which Is a type that does not include insulin resistance but does still include many of the other side effects

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lost weight and it helped my numbers significantly. Fat produces hormones. Not sure if you’re overweight but that’s the most natural

Not overweight ... I’m “lean PCOS” which Is a type that does not include insulin resistance but does still include many of the other side effects

Ugh, OP, I'm sorry. I'm also lean PCOS, and I feel like there are fewer options for us that work for others (weight loss, metformin, etc). I second the recommendation above for Vitamin D. We eventually went the IVF route to conceive our first, but I got pregnant on my own (somehow!) with #2.

[Anonymous]

Not herbal but fasting and a ketogenic diet were absolutely key for me. All of my PCOS symptoms were ultimately caused by hyperinsulinemia, and the only way to truly combat that in a healthy way is sustained carbohydrate restriction. When I maintain ketosis, I feel so much better in EVERY way including mood and so many symptoms I didn’t even know were caused by the hyperinsulinemia: skin tags, thin hair, acne, to say nothing of the fat. And I eat WAY more calories in general but the weight is way down.

[Anonymous]

Soy isoflavones

[Anonymous]

There is also research on CoQ10 for PCOS support (however, check with your doctor). And, this is one where absorption matters. For example, forms that are water and fat-soluble absorb better.

[Anonymous]

Myoinositol. Im lean PCOS also and this worked for me.

[Anonymous]

For me, MACA helped to restore hormonal balance. I noticed significant changes. I also take Vitex.

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately if you don't have weight to lose, your options are limited. Honestly don't waste time - ask for medical help as soon as 6 months of trying.

[Anonymous]

Husband here. My wife didn't get her period in three months and tried acupuncture. It started right after her appointment. Coincidence? Maybe. Regardless, it worked out great.