http://www.soulcysters.net/ Herbals, yoga, accupuncture...share your experiences, and ask your questions! en Thu, 23 May 2013 00:18:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.soulcysters.net/images/misc/rss.png http://www.soulcysters.net/ http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347910-Vitex-and-excessive-periods?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:46:22 GMT So, normally I do not ever have a period. I have started taking a Vitex tincture and after 5 days I got cramps and backache and then my period. Period lasted 3 days and then stopped. While on my period I stopped taking vitex. I started again afterwards and now a week later I am starting another period. Is this normal? The tincture is 2000mg of vitex so it is a higher dosage. Should I wait a while... So, normally I do not ever have a period. I have started taking a Vitex tincture and after 5 days I got cramps and backache and then my period. Period lasted 3 days and then stopped. While on my period I stopped taking vitex. I started again afterwards and now a week later I am starting another period. Is this normal? The tincture is 2000mg of vitex so it is a higher dosage. Should I wait a while and see if it normalizes? I do like the decreased acne though... ]]> Alternative Remedies AliciaElaine http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347910-Vitex-and-excessive-periods http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347895-has-anyone-tried-FertilAid?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 02:23:07 GMT I just read an advertisment about it.
I'm currently taking DCI and Insolitol and I *think* it is helping.

just curious if anyone w PCOS has tried it and had good luck.

Thanks! ]]> Alternative Remedies chryz http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347895-has-anyone-tried-FertilAid http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347807-Multivitamin-of-Prenatal?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 02:46:20 GMT I have been trying to find a good multivitamin for PCOS. I have the typical symptoms, hair loss, hirsutism, acne, overweight, and insulin resistance. I have heard taking a prenatal vitamin is best for PCOS instead of a plain womens multivitamin. Has anyone heard this before, or currently doing it? Any info would be GREAT! I have been researching for days, but would much rather hear a firsthand... I have been trying to find a good multivitamin for PCOS. I have the typical symptoms, hair loss, hirsutism, acne, overweight, and insulin resistance. I have heard taking a prenatal vitamin is best for PCOS instead of a plain womens multivitamin. Has anyone heard this before, or currently doing it? Any info would be GREAT! I have been researching for days, but would much rather hear a firsthand experience. Thanks! ]]> Alternative Remedies leannabanana7 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347807-Multivitamin-of-Prenatal http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347777-yoga-and-ttc?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 20:23:37 GMT i know this isn't the ttc forum...but i am wondering how yoga has helped any of you ladies? whether it be ttc or just stress and hormone balance or fitness... ]]> Alternative Remedies Ilenevillanueva http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347777-yoga-and-ttc http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347705-Cassava?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 17:13:02 GMT Has anyone taken this? What do you know about it? Does it help ovulation? Has anyone taken this? What do you know about it? Does it help ovulation? ]]> Alternative Remedies AngelaMO http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347705-Cassava http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347659-His-and-hers-supplements?goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 03:52:10 GMT I have read until my eyes are bleary for the past several weeks and I need opinions. My DH and I have been TTC for what feels like forever. I am dieting my butt off, and need to know what I should take to promote ovulation and conception. Also, wondering if anyone has suggestions for DH. Some history: Me- If there is a symptom associated with PCOS, I probably have it. To name a few... I have read until my eyes are bleary for the past several weeks and I need opinions. My DH and I have been TTC for what feels like forever. I am dieting my butt off, and need to know what I should take to promote ovulation and conception. Also, wondering if anyone has suggestions for DH.

Some history:
Me- If there is a symptom associated with PCOS, I probably have it. To name a few that I am particularly concerned about at this time... Insulin resistance. High testosterone and androgen. Low progesterone. Anovulatory cycles. Very heavy, painful cycles. Oddly, the one thing that might be working in my favor is that they come fairly regularly, every 28-36 days, since I quit taking BCP a few years ago.

DH- Healthy as a horse until a check up three weeks ago let us know that he has an enlarged prostate and very low testosterone. He is already having testosterone injections. His doctor's only advice being any male fertility supplement will be fine.

The TTC boards directed me here, your advice is much appreciated. ]]> Alternative Remedies gabbey85 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347659-His-and-hers-supplements http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347649-natural-herbs-to-keep-in-mind-for-PCOS?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 16:59:35 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKH50yQSKcY -Saw Palmetto -Red Clover -Vitex -Dandelion Root -Maca Root :tiphat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKH50yQSKcY

-Saw Palmetto
-Red Clover
-Vitex
-Dandelion Root
-Maca Root
:tiphat: ]]> Alternative Remedies omgSASHAaaa http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347649-natural-herbs-to-keep-in-mind-for-PCOS http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347575-Fem-Gest-discontinued-(?goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 22:31:48 GMT I have been using it since I was 28....always worked for me and now it is discontinued...can't buy it anywhere!!!! Has anyone else used it and switched to something they liked just as much??? I tried Pro-Gest and it didn't work for me and now I am concerned Fem Gest is the only cream that will. I was actually thinking of taking my last bottle to a compounding pharmacy so they could make it for me :) ]]> Alternative Remedies beachgirlonli http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347575-Fem-Gest-discontinued-( http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347530-Breakthrough-bleeding-on-NPC?goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 03:33:56 GMT Hello to all you NPC users. I am anovulatory, and have tried using NPC to induce a period just to keep things cleaned out. I started using it September of last year. I had a period in September, October, November, December, January, and to my surprise I ovulated on my own in February. In March, I delayed to see if I would ovulate again, and now am getting ready to start again (spotting and... Hello to all you NPC users. I am anovulatory, and have tried using NPC to induce a period just to keep things cleaned out. I started using it September of last year. I had a period in September, October, November, December, January, and to my surprise I ovulated on my own in February. In March, I delayed to see if I would ovulate again, and now am getting ready to start again (spotting and cramping so I'm sure she's coming)

anyhow, my question is this...can any of you tell me why I am bleeding while using the cream? I kept going because it is at least giving me a cycle, but I am wondering if I need to change the dosage, or what may be causing the bleeding. I use the cream (Emerita progest, premeasured packets) one in the morning and one in the evening. Normally on day 25 or so, because if I do ovulate, it is about day 22 or so. I have an alarm set so I use it at 9am and 9pm each day. I rotate application spots (Neck, Check, Wrists, Tummy, Thighs), but it seems I always start bleeding while using the cream (about a week into it.). From reading on the internet, it seems that this is not how it is supposed to happen. It is my understanding that I am supposed to use the cream for about 14 days and then stop and have withdrawl bleed.

I appreciate any advice.
Thanks in advance!

Sharon ]]> Alternative Remedies e911chick http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347530-Breakthrough-bleeding-on-NPC http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347510-Needing-some-advice-on-herbal-remedies?goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 01:51:52 GMT I have had pcos for about 10 years but it's suspected that I've had it since my cycles started. I have pretty regular cycles between 28-35 days. I don't ovulate without help. I was on metformin to get pregnant. I conceived my oldest and my youngest with it. After my ds was born I started taking it again and it wasn't working and the awful side effects went on for months. So I stopped taking it and am looking into more of a natural remedy. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! ]]> Alternative Remedies AmandaG04 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347510-Needing-some-advice-on-herbal-remedies http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347494-Hormonal-saliva-tests?goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 04:49:59 GMT Hi has anyone ever done a 30 day saliva test before and do you feel it's better than blood tests? I recently went to a naturopath doc and she recommend I get one for $350.Would love some feedback on your thoughts about it... ]]> Alternative Remedies Blessed 1 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347494-Hormonal-saliva-tests http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347466-HELP!-Hair-fall-after-starting-progesterone-cream?goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 22:39:14 GMT Hi everyone,

I've been a lurker here for some months looking at alternative remedies. I have been trying to deal with PCOS for around 8 years now and this forum has been a lifeline in many ways.

I could not bear the side effects of Metformin and gave it up years back. For the last 2 years AF happens only with medication. I started looking for alternative remedies and came across the thread on inositol and thought of giving it a shot. For the first time in my life, my neck which was a dark shade of black (I have a light wheatish complxn), started lightening. I still have acanthosis nigricans on some parts of my body including my cheeks but am hoping the inositol will help in the long run. However, AF did not come using inositol:(. I then added NAC, Magnesium Citrate, Omega 3 and Multivitamin to my list. Yet no periods, and the allopathic medicines I used to take to induce periods were giving me intolerable migraines. So I finally ordered some prog cream. Within days of using it I had my period. But along with it I now seem to have some new problems.

When my first AF using the cream happened, I had a very bad acne breakout. This was in Feb, and I still have some left from then.
My facial hair growth increased..
I have so much of hairfall now, I'm scared of washing my hair or combing it. It just comes off in bunches :bawling:. I also seem to have dandruff now.

I had these issues 5 years back when I first started considering getting some treatment for PCOS. At that time, I was put on Yaz and it helped. 2 years back I stopped Yaz, but these symptoms did not return however there was no AF either.

I had read that the migraines could be due to low progesterone levels, I also seemed to have most of the symptoms seen with estrogen dominance. Hence the decision to try the cream. I got my hormone levels checked on the 3rd day of the first cycle I had after using the cream. The results showed normal testosterone levels and a progesterone level of 0.04.

Has anyone gone thru this before? Should I stop using the cream or take additional supplements? Please help. I'm 33 and we would like to have a baby but my hormones seem to be so out of whack, I wanted to improve their levels before I go for fertility treatment again.

~Uma

Supplements:
Magnesium 800mg
Inositol 2000mg
Chromemate 400mcg
Progesterone cream
Omega 3 ]]> Alternative Remedies uma_e http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347466-HELP!-Hair-fall-after-starting-progesterone-cream http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347440-did-my-first-acupunture-today!?goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 04:12:38 GMT I was a big chicken for nothing all these months with people telling me to go. LOL I loved it. I have never felt anything like the energy charge in my arms and movement in body parts I wasn't moving. I go back Monday and they are putting needles in my tummy. They wanted to today but I wasn't dressed right for it (group setting no privacy) There is one thing I experienced that I am not sure what caused it. She put needles from the top of my head to my feet starting at feet and working up. When she did the ones in my head I saw "things" in my closed eyes like a dream but awake and they had "chasers" like a hand with the hand image 5 times behind following just off sync. I have never done drugged but I knew people that dropped acid and it looked like what they described on their trips. weird! ]]> Alternative Remedies Praying4more http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347440-did-my-first-acupunture-today! http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347430-What-dosage?goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 20:49:05 GMT I bought some Saw Palmetto to help with this horrible hair growth problem. BUT, I don't know how much to take so it will work. The health food store does not tell you (legal reasons) and my doctor don't like his patients using herbal drugs. can you help me please? Thanks

PS--is there anything else that works to stop the hair growth? ]]> Alternative Remedies iam1 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347430-What-dosage http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347311-Vitamin-c-with-rosehips?goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:33:41 GMT Is anyone taking vitamin c with rosehips?I have been noticing spotting and now a light period over the last few wks of taking it along with a few other vitamins.Is the spotting in between cycles normal when using this and do u all think its normal for my flow to be so light? I had gone without a period since dec before taking this ... Would love to hear others experience with this btw I take 2000... Is anyone taking vitamin c with rosehips?I have been noticing spotting and now a light period over the last few wks of taking it along with a few other vitamins.Is the spotting in between cycles normal when using this and do u all think its normal for my flow to be so light? I had gone without a period since dec before taking this ... Would love to hear others experience with this btw I take 2000 mg a day. ]]> Alternative Remedies Blessed 1 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347311-Vitamin-c-with-rosehips