You wrote:"
Current medical status: Hormone levels as
of June 2007 were normal, and ultrasounds
have shown no physiological abnormalities.
I used to have a normal (although short
and scant) menstrual period before taking
the pill. Ob/gyn has prescribed clomid,
prevera, metformin, but I refuse to take
these.
Current medical treatment: I'm currently
searching for alternative methods: TCM,
herbs, acupuncture, health - homeopathy so
fas has not worked. Did two sessions of
acupuncture and quit because of a
hematoma."
Most Allopathic doctors do not recommend
alternative medicine options for treating
poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS
is a complex endocrine disorder of the
reproductive system that manifests with
irregular cycles, sterility, overweight,
excessive hair growth, etc. It is believed
that at the root of this endocrine
disorder lies insulin resistance. That’s
why metformin is given for treating PCOS.
Sterility is present in PCOS because
ovulation is disturbed. Ovulation
stimulators (clomiphene, FSH and LH and
GnRH-analogs) are given to provoke
ovulation. You can consult a gynecological
endocrinologist for advice and medical
treatment alternatives.
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