I am new to this board. I actually came to this site to check out the Atkins board and then found this one. I just wanted to report something that is really working for me.
I was diagnosed about 1 1/2 years ago with PCOS. My periods were nonexistant. I was going 6-8 months without one at a time. My doc diagnosed me and sent me for a glucose test, but then that was it. No treatment options were offered except go on the pill or get pregnant. Can you say, easier said than done?
Anyway, My aunt started Atkins at the beginning of winter last year and convinced me to try it. After 4 days on I started my period. It had been at least 6 months since my last one. Well, I went back to eating carbs and my period stopped. I went on and off atkins a few times over the last year, and each time, on the 4th day I would start. It was usually a long spotting period, not very heavy.
Well, after doing some research I found out about Chasteberry. I decided to give it a try. I reinducted on Atkins on Wed. and started taking the Chasteberry (brand name Solaray Vitex) I noticed an immediate improvement in my personality! No more mood swings or bursts of anger. I just felt very level. And then yesterday, day #4, I started a real honest to goodness period. I real one, not just spotting! I feel just wonderful.
Has anyone here had experience with Chasteberry and a low carb diet?
Lexi

And dong quai.
I know that I continue with the Dong Quai for the PMS'y stuff.
:-) good luck with what your trying!
Poofie!