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Hi, I have a few questions. I was diagnosed with PCOS last year. I decided that I didn't want to take BCP anymore so I switched to a more natural way of doing things. I started taking Vitex. I have seen a regular AF for the past 4 months. Last month I had a period but the PMS were just like pregnancy symptoms. And then it happened this month. I had some pregnancy symptoms two weeks before my period was suppose to come. And then it never showed up. Now I'm still experiencing some S or pregnancy symptoms. I have taken 3 pg tests and they all are negative. So I guess what I am tr o say is does Vitex cause you to miss periods? Also I only take 1 once a day although the bottle says take 1 three times per day. Should I up my dosage?


Answer
Hello Khamile,



Vitex in and of itself is not enough. Working with PCOS naturally will need to include diet changes and cleaning up the body as well well as making sure blood sugar issues are under control.  



Vitex works differently on different people. PCOS can cause you to miss a cycle but cycles are regulated by the thyroid/pituitary.  I would look more towards the PCOS as being an issue here.



Here is some info on PCOS.



UGGESTED HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR PCOS:



All Cell Detox

Stress relief(to support adrenal burnout)

All Cell Detox - can deplete the body of minerals so add Mineral Chi Tonic

Master gland

Omega 3 or Flax seed oil capsules.

Saw palmetto

Pro-G-Yam 500 - can be used by the body to help synthesize hormones.

or reign in other hormones in the cascade

Yeast/Fungal Detox

Probiotic 11

Strengthen weak adrenal glands.

Cleanse

Thai-Go for increased insulin receptor sensitivity

Free amino acids

MSM or SF ? to help the excess hormones which aggravate these symptoms and help the liver excrete them

Heavy Metal Detox

Indole 3 carbinole

The high testosterone levels, common in PCOS, cause acne, facial hair and thinning hair. ? Flax Seed oil is suggested here as well as, green tea and saw palmetto. This can help by binding excess testosterone.

Women with PCOS may also have too much estrogen.



PCOS clients may be insulin resistant.



They should limit alcohol consumption, I suggest none at all.



DIET:   

Diet suggested to add in lots of vegetables and fish.

Eat fats such as olive oil, avocadoes, essential fatty acids, walnuts and

salmon from the ocean only.

Eat only organic foods and non-estrogen proteins and dairy foods because you get excessive

synthetic hormones in meat and dairy. This is another component in PCOS>

Green tea

Eat high-quality protein

Keep refined carbs out of the diet,



Anti-candida diet identifies and eliminates all foods that are fungus

Producing or fungus feeding.

Any yeast containing products; all forms of sugar (except Xylitol,

Stevia, etc.); any fungus food like mushrooms; all vinegars, catsup,

Mustard, alcohol, simple carbohydrates like white rice, pasta, etc;

Peanuts, soy sauce and fermented things like sauerkraut, pickles, or

Anything pickled.

At the very least eliminate fruit juices and sugar. Use only Stevia or Xylitol as sweetens. No artificial sweeteners.



Follow the recommended diet for her blood type with an emphasis on

organic and low glycemic index since this manifests primarily as a

problem in the insulin handling processes.



Walk every day for 30-40 minutes at a moderate pace. Blood sugar may be high too as the

feedback loop from the excess insulin tries to maintain a decent

level of circulating sugar.



Get the other Xeno estrogens out of the environment, like laundry detergent, etc. Use Nature Sunshine Concentrate Cleaner to clean clothes and house with.  

Do not use the Microwave.



I do offer complete herbal health and nutritional consults in my office or via the phone.



You can learn more or contact me at www.yourherbalhealthsolutions.com



This information is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have any health problems consult a health practitioner before embarking on any course of treatment