Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women in which the Ovaries are enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (Ovarian Cysts). Symptoms vary from woman to woman requiring mutiple tests including an ultrasound scan for proper diagnosis.

 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age.

Amino Acids

 Arginine combined with N-Acetyl-Cysteine may improve the condition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients.  ^[2]

 N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) (1,200 mg per day) may improve the condition of PCOS and may increase the effectiveness of Clomiphene, a prescription drug, for the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  ^[3]

Hormones

 Progesterone (natural Progesterone) cream applied topically may alleviate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  ^[4]

Minerals

 Calcium combined with Vitamin D may be useful for the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  ^[5]

 Chromium may be useful for the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome due to its ability to counteract the Insulin Resistance that is believed to cause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  ^[6]

Smart Drugs

 Metformin may alleviate the Insulin Resistance that is believed to be the principal underlying cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  ^[7]

Vitamins

 Inositol may alleviate the Insulin Resistance that is believed to be the principal underlying cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  The D-Chiro-Inositol form of Inositol may be particularly effective:  ^[8]

 Pinitol may alleviate the Insulin Resistance that is believed to be the principal underlying cause of Polycystic OvarySyndrome.

 Vitamin D combined with Calcium may be useful for the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  ^[9]

Most herbal remedies for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome operate via any of the following mechanisms:  1) reducing the masculinizing effects of elevated Androgens, 2) stimulating ovulation, or 3) protecting the Endometrium.  Usually a combination of therapies are required.  There appears to be no “one-treatment-fits-all” solution to this ailment.