PCOS Weight Loss Hope

[WantsMore]

Hi I just wanted to say that there is hope don't give up. I have PCOS and my androgen levels are high and I have tons of fibroids. I have a pretty bad case of it, despite that I have lost 18lbs in the last month! I have always had a hard time losing weight, infact I would gain on diets.. I would gain if I didn't eat! I do Atkins and I'm sure it's not for everyone. Just saying there is hope with weight and PCOS. Now it's to find hope for PCOS and unwanted hair!!!

[Zuleikaa]

Vitamin D theraphy!!!

[WantsMore]

vitamin d therapy???????? explain please

[Luisa777]

Hi! Vitamin D therapy? pls explain :)

[Mia-Chloe]

yes, i'd like to know more about vitamin d therapy too....

I have heard of vitamin b therapy for pcos, but not d....

[tommiec68]

bumping thread for possible explination

[Maddy]

Here is some info on Vitamin D I found that I had posted at SC - HTH

with Vitamin D might help PCOS symptoms
Vitamin D for PCOS

Women with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) may also have varying degrees of insulin resistance and an increased incidence of diabetes.

Over the past 30 years, numerous studies have established a role for calcium in egg maturation and normal follicular development. PCOS is characterized by hyperandrogenic chronic anovulation (lack of ovulation) due to excess androgens (masculinizing hormones), ovarian theca cell overgrowth, and arrested follicular development.

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and regulation. A study conducted at Columbia University investigated whether vitamin D and calcium dysregulation contribute to the development of follicular arrest in women with PCOS, resulting in reproductive and menstrual dysfunction.

They studied 13 women who had chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism and vitamin D insufficiency. Nine had abnormal pelvic sonograms with multiple ovarian follicular cysts. All were hirsute, two had h~air loss, and five had acanthosis nigricans.

Vitamin D combined with calcium supplementation resulted in normalized menstrual cycles within 2 months for seven women. Two became pregnant and the others maintained normal menstrual cycles. These data suggest that abnormalities in calcium balance may be responsible, in part, for the arrested follicular development in women with PCOS and may contribute to the pathogenesis of PCOS.

Two other recent studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency may be a contributing factor to insulin resistance and diabetes, both of which are problems for women with PCOS. These and other studies suggest that vitamin D plays a role in the secretion, and possibly the action, of insulin. People with diabetes tend to have lower vitamin D levels. See our July 2004 issue for more details about one of theses studies.

You can increase your vitamin D levels by exposing your skin to more sunlight. You can also take a vitamin D supplement. However, since vitamin D is toxic in high doses, it's wise to get your vitamin D level measured with a blood test, or consult with a licensed naturopathic physician.