Tldr; I did a hormone test recently and results came back indicative of PCOS which was unexpected. Awaiting my next appointment, but looking into the information online while I wait has been a bit overwhelming. Just looking for any thoughts, advice or tips that might be handy.
So, I recently did a hertility blood test out of curiosity. I wanted to do the test because I’ve been getting involved in some menstrual cycle awareness that has made me realise my anxiety is linked to my cycle. That anxiety has been interrupting my life more and more lately and was curious to see if I had any hormone imbalances. I didn’t suspect PCOS at all because I have fairly regular periods. My results came back as high ALH and testosterone, and low oestrogen, likely indicating PCOS. It kind of makes sense now; my mum has PCOS, I always have fairly bad ovulation pain, and even though my periods are relatively regular they are always very short and light. I’ve always struggled with my weight and suspected I may be insulin resistant in some way but not had enough symptoms to prompt me to look into it.
Anyway, I’m due to have a GP appointment soon but in the meantime this has been the kick I’ve needed to start living healthier. I’ve always been really into holistic/integrative health, but over the last year have found myself in some unhealthy habits such as drinking a fair amount of alcohol through the week and not sleeping enough. I’ve also been extremely sedentary since I work from home, and have put on some weight over the last year. So time to get back to a healthier place.
The thing is, once I’ve looked into PCOS a bit online I’ve found myself getting confused. I’ve found endless lists of supplements, foods to eat or not eat, habits to have or not have. Some say intermittent fasting is great and others don’t. And the main thing is I’m just feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to understand what PCOS is, it’s link to insulin and inflammation, if there’s a known cause, and what it means for my life going forward.
So just thought I’d turn to the ever helpful Reddit to see if anyone has any useful thoughts, advice or tips for someone who is totally new to this and feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all.
Tldr; I did a hormone test recently and results came back indicative of PCOS which was unexpected. Awaiting my next appointment, but looking into the information online while I wait has been a bit overwhelming. Just looking for any thoughts, advice or tips that might be handy. So, I recently did a hertility blood test out of curiosity. I wanted to do the test because I’ve been getting involved in some menstrual cycle awareness that has made me realise my anxiety is linked to my cycle. That anxiety has been interrupting my life more and more lately and was curious to see if I had any hormone imbalances. I didn’t suspect PCOS at all because I have fairly regular periods. My results came back as high ALH and testosterone, and low oestrogen, likely indicating PCOS. It kind of makes sense now; my mum has PCOS, I always have fairly bad ovulation pain, and even though my periods are relatively regular they are always very short and light. I’ve always struggled with my weight and suspected I may be insulin resistant in some way but not had enough symptoms to prompt me to look into it. Anyway, I’m due to have a GP appointment soon but in the meantime this has been the kick I’ve needed to start living healthier. I’ve always been really into holistic/integrative health, but over the last year have found myself in some unhealthy habits such as drinking a fair amount of alcohol through the week and not sleeping enough. I’ve also been extremely sedentary since I work from home, and have put on some weight over the last year. So time to get back to a healthier place.The thing is, once I’ve looked into PCOS a bit online I’ve found myself getting confused. I’ve found endless lists of supplements, foods to eat or not eat, habits to have or not have. Some say intermittent fasting is great and others don’t. And the main thing is I’m just feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to understand what PCOS is, it’s link to insulin and inflammation, if there’s a known cause, and what it means for my life going forward.So just thought I’d turn to the ever helpful Reddit to see if anyone has any useful thoughts, advice or tips for someone who is totally new to this and feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all. https://ift.tt/1ZNA09m https://ift.tt/FsMmVQu
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