(I first posted this in the Other Treatments section, but this is a better place)
I have compiled information on PCOS treatments from more than 250 clinical studies. It was too much information to post to the forum, so I made a web page for it (There are no ads, it's just a simple page). If you have any comments, please post them here. I am here to learn too, so if you see anything that is amiss in my information, I will appreciate you letting me know.
http://marykateroget.home.comcast.net/ http://members.aol.com/marykateroget/
The FAQ has brief information on all the treatments listed below and their effects on the various PCOS biochemical features.
::::Biochemical features in PCOS::::
Increased Fasting Insulin
Increased Insulin Resistance
Increased Testosterone
Increased Androstenedione
Increased LH
Increased TNF-alpha
Increased DHEAS
Increased C-reactive protein
Increased Homocysteine
Increased Prolactin
Increased blood sugar
Increased LDL Cholesterol
Increased Triglycerides
Increased MMP-2 and MMP-9
Increased Granulosa Cell VEGF
Decreased Glutathione
Decreased SHBG levels
Decreased Antioxidant status
Decreased D-Chiro-Inositol
Decreased Magnesium
Decreased FSH
Decreased Hypothalamic sensitivity
Decreased ghrelin
Obesity
Dyslipidemia
Depression
Bipolar disorder
::::Treatments:::: (or things to avoid)
Antiandrogens
Oral Birth Control Pills
Metformin XR
D-Chiro-Inositol
NAC
Calcium Citrate
Vitamin D3
Magnesium Citrate
Vitamin K
Lipoic Acid
Chromium Polynicotinate
EGCG
EPA/DHA
Biotin
D-Calcium Pantothenate
MHCP
L-Arginine
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Taurine
Resveratrol
Curcumin
Gamma-tocopherol
Methylcobalamin
Folic Acid
B6
B-Complex
Zinc
L-Se-Methylselenocysteine
Bis-Glycinato Oxovanadium
Tocotrienols
Vitamin C
Coenzyme Q10
Glucosol
Quercetin
Manganese
Potassium
Exercise
Lower Carb Diets/Low Glycemic Index Diets
Monounsaturated fats
High fiber foods
Unrefined, whole foods
Protein intake
Gymnema Sylvestre
CLA
Bitter Melon
Trans-fats
Saturated fats
High glycemic carbs
Highly processed or refined foods