New diagnosis on PCOS

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I personally was diagnosed with PCOS this week. My only symptoms were heavier

than normal periods and midcycle bleeding that lasts 4 to 9 days depending on

the month. For years I have tried different doctors who performed sonograms and

took (the wrong) lab work but were stumped by what was causing my bleeding.

Again and again I was just told to go back on birth control. I am 34 years old

and was hoping to start a family in the near future and now everything is turned

upside down. I was diagnosed by elevated LH (5x higher than normal) and

estridiol at 100. All other labs normal (testosterone, THS, iron, ect). I never

suspected PCOS because I don't have any of the typically listed symptoms. I get

my period like clock work, I am 5'4 " and 117#, I have always been thin. I do not

have thinning hair, acne or abnormal body hair etc. I am not sure if I am

ovulating but pretty sure I am not from previous attempts to become pregnant and

ovulation predictor kits.

I have begun to do quite a bit of research but have many questions. I don't

think the doctor tested me for IR. I am seeing a lot of conflicting information

regarding IR (if it plays a roll or not) and women who are not over weight with

PCOS. I can not afford to loose more than 5#. I am willing to do a very carb

controlled diet but am not really ready to go to the extremes of the GAPS diet

or anything like that. If anything Ayurvedic type diets and herbs may be the way

to go. I have been taking VITEX for about 5 months with no improvement in my

bleeding patterns. I have also started Saw Palmetto and thinking about

Estrofactor by Metagenics. I am learning that there is a strong connection

between liver detoxification and removing high levels of hormones. I take 3000mg

of fish oil religiously for about 1 year and high levels of probiotics.

What I am looking for is your advice and expertise in PCOS. Any one experienced

with thin women who have the syndrome? Any protocols that work for these women?

Thanks so much for reading my story and for your guidance!

Dana O'Connell MS RD LD