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Got my period back in 6 months as a PCOS/PMOS girlie
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items Let me tell you my story. Since I was a teenager, I have always had irregular periods and I didn't even know was PCOS/PMOS was. I just know that sometimes I have debilitating cramps and could go for as much as 3 months without getting my period. So when I started to not have my period at all, I was relieved because I won't experience the severe cramps that kept me suffering. However, this made my body go haywire. I only noticed on year 2 of not having my period, that I was starting to get fa...
Only then did I learn that I need to be ovulating for my body to produce the needed hormones for my body to function properly. I consulted with a dietitian to find out which supplements I need based on my symptoms. This is what she said:
1. Inositol - for blood sugar, mood, egg quality
2. Vitamin D3 - for mood, inflammation and avoid deficiency (PCOS women tend to be deficient in Vitamin D)
3. Magnesium Glycinate - for cortisol and sleep - take 30-60 mins before sleeping
4. Fish Oil - for heart health, hormones and mental health
These supplements gives my body the hormones its not making when they should be. Your body will thank you!
Only then did I learn that I need to be ovulating for my body to produce the needed hormones for my body to function properly. I consulted with a dietitian to find out which supplements I need based on my symptoms. This is what she said:
1. Inositol - for blood sugar, mood, egg quality
2. Vitamin D3 - for mood, inflammation and avoid deficiency (PCOS women tend to be deficient in Vitamin D)
3. Magnesium Glycinate - for cortisol and sleep - take 30-60 mins before sleeping
4. Fish Oil - for heart health, hormones and mental health
These supplements gives my body the hormones its not making when they should be. Your body will thank you!
magnesium helps with cortisol (stress hormones) and sleep
Solaray, High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate, 240 VegCaps
berberine helps with blood sugar. since i am not medicating with metformin, this is what i take instead. story context: i had to stop metformin because I was sick and was concerned of contraindications, my dr didnt tell me that there are side effects...
Solaray, Vital Extracts, Berberine, 500 mg, 60 VegCaps
what i love about this is that i only need to take one. other brands required multiple tablets to be taken in a day and I cannot deal with that. this is good for mood, inflammation and Vit D deficiency.
Nature Made, Vitamin D3, 25 mcg (1000 IU), 300 Tablets
according to my dietitian, fish oil is for heart health, hormones and mental health. i love that this brand only needs me to take one
21st Century, Fish Oil, 1,200 mg, 140 Softgels
even if you don't have plans to have a baby, you should still take this because it helps with blood sugar, mood and egg quality aka hormones.
Fairhaven Health, Myo + D-Chiro Inositol, 240 Capsules
this helps me with my hormones I need and it's traditional Chinese medicine approved
Dragon Herbs, Natural Woman, 100 Vegetarian Capsules