How I Treated My PCOS Naturally // Got my period back - No more acne

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[@Alice-lw1to]

Doctors need to do more to try and cure this. I feel like we’re completely ignored!

[@Ninotchka14]

We still can do the most ourselves. But yeah, what is false is that doctors are looking for symptoms not the cause. Which in this case is hormonal imbalance and gut imbalance, simply putted. And they usually treat it with synthetic hormones which make the whole condition worse. Also PCOS is also often not taken as serously as PCO (they are not the same thing), since the specialists usually can't find exsisting cysts, but other symptoms confirm it. PCOS often comes with general low functioning of tyroid gland, which is also sth. missed by lots of doctors...But I can't agree with Rachel more: being consisted in your change is actually the most important thing we can do to change this nasty condition.

[@baredfaceforward]

I agree so much. Lifestyle changes are not easy we need a cure!

[@baredfaceforward]

@Adams K because asking someone to completely change is futile. Did you know that one of the changes we are supposed to make is to remove emotional stressors? Please that is BS. There is stress everywhere one can't simply remove it. What if your career is stressful? Are you suppose to drop it?

[@Tula.]

They won't make a cure for this is more profitable to sell us pills for life

[@maryjoycabayao5766]

I agree so much on this! I’ve been trying to let my doctor understand that I am breaking out really bad but she doesn’t give helpful advice. She just gave me prescriptions to “help reduce” my acne but she didnt even ask anything how I got them 🤦🏻‍♀️ its so frustrating

[@CookiieMonsterXxX]

6:00 Advice starts

[@breakmanradio2530]

Summary + My Tips (my gf reversed her pcos): 1. See an endriconologist and get tests done (testosterone, SHBG, and AMH). 2. Find a competent functional/integrative medicine doctor and a women's health specialist who knows a lot about PCOS You'll need to go through a few doctors before you find competent ones. The most important doctor is your functional medicine doctor. They'll help you reverse your PCOS instead of simply putting you on a bunch of drugs. 3. Discuss the possibility or issue of food sensitivities with your functional medicine doctor. 4. The bulletproof diet, the ketogenic diet, or another type of low-carb diet can help you reverse your insulin resistance. The bulletproof diet includes plenty of vegetables but a lot of other ketogenic diets don't emphasize vegetable and can leave you deficient in fiber. I can attest to the bulletproof diet being the best option. 5. Supplements to consider with your functional medicine doctor: maca root powder or capsules, rhodiola, schizandra, calcium-d-glucarate, DIM, P3OM, vitamin D, myo-inisotol. 6.

[@dorkygyrl]

bless you 💚💚

[@PinkPanthress]

Thank you!!

[@stephisrevenge1546]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@catherinegoulet4263]

Intermittent fasting can be added to #4.

[@strawberryxoxo6841]

Don’t forget the omega 3 & ashwaghanda !!!

[@elizabethjohnson7086]

I have PCOS and I remember how I felt when the doctor told me it would be hard for me to conceive. I now have 4 children, very successful pregnancies. God blessed me with use of herbs !

[@Immu-g3j]

May I know the herbs you consumed?

[@anoushkamudbidri2932]

would love to know the herbs that helped you as well please :)

[@queenofswrods9043]

what herbs did u used

[@obianujugrace2195]

The question is not where you got the herbs but the names of the herbs

[@zazuthesiamesecat1273]

@@obianujugrace2195 Do you think Elizabeth is genuinely answering or do you think it is just an account created for advertisement of some business of herbs? I can see different IDs here supporting the same link in different comments

[@carlyhampton]

I just got diagnosed with PCOS so watching this was super helpful and informative. I will have to check out your playlist to get more info xx

[@l33hd33r]

Great video Rachel, sooo much information. A whole video on endocrine disruptors would be good and any natural alternatives to try. Would also be great to see a video on non-hormonal contraception!

[@erica5082]

I just Got diagnosed with PCOS and this video helped so much 🙏🏾

[@Duckintree]

I want to say thank you for confirming and explaining what you meant by "got my period back". I have watched countless videos as I struggle through this & try to find what works for me, and All I hear is " I got my period back" and I always wonder, well is this the day 1 of the return? is it consistent is it monthly & the videos never answer! It's encouraging to know that a regular cycle can be had again. Since 2009 I have been struggling with this. Did not know until about 5 or so years later that it was possibly PCOS officially diagnosed 2017. Your truth and consistency & expectations really was a rude awakening for me. not expecting it to be fixed in 2/3 months but actually sticking to the changes that work for me! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING!!!!!

[@christianekoo2831]

Thank you very much for making this video, Rachel! I work in a health store and we occasionally have customers that come in with PCOS. Whenever I can I’ve sent them in the direction of your videos so that they can see that they’re not alone and that things can change! 💕✨

[@estefanlaure728]

This is one of the best vids I came across on how to treat PCOS. I think it really is all about discipline and consistency. I've been struggling with this condition for years and nothing's happening because I'm one of those people who wanted magic to happen. Watching your vid really hit me hard. I am treating PCOS in a terrible way. 😭 I lessen the amount of my meals but I don't do exercise. My parents always scold me for not doing it everyday. And I don't even listen. They work hard to give me supplements, I drink them but I'm not consistent. And there are other things that I realized I'm not doing right. But now that I have realized these things, now I know what to do to change my bad ways to treat PCOS. Just wanted to share this because I'm not really paying attention to myself until I came across to this vid. Thank you. 💚

[@K.L.-]

you are so inspirational. I've been on low carb for a month now and that is after not getting my period for a good 5 months (I have irregular periods like you, 4-5 a year, but 5 months was the longest down time I've had). I haven't been to the doctors for a diagnosis but my symptoms for PCOS is blinding. I honestly don't think I can afford going to so many different doctors just to varify something I know I have. I got my period about 3 weeks into low carb and I feel alive overall. I used to be tired ALL the time even after adequate sleep. it was so frustrating because I couldn't work out or do anything without feeling overwhelming stress and fatigue. I'll eventually see a doctor but I'm hoping to find one who'll listen to me on my first try. I have crippling anxiety and things like this just trigger it too easily. I figured I'll start doing what I can and I'm liking the changes so far. you're a big motivator for me and I really, really want to thank you. also, I love the way you say insulin.

[@1982evanthia]

You're an inspiration...ive been following a keto diet then fell off the past couple of months but my periods have been more regular and several of my symptoms have minimised, I've also lost 35 lbs but need to loose another 20 to be truly happy. So glad I found your channel!!!

[@hazellal8967]

1982evanthia hello I have high testosterone levels and I really want to regulate my periods, ho w did you do it?

[@monicaparodi1679]

@@hazellal8967 Hi Hazel, i am a dietitian and help women with PCOS. Message me on IG@dietitianmonica and lets chat about how to help you!

[@hashbrowncookie8444]

@@hazellal8967 for high testosterone, use spearmint tea, do it for twice a day. If you are overweight, this explains the reason why you have high testosterones. The minute you will start to lose weight, the male hormones will also start lowering.

[@manishagupta101]

Thank you for sharing this. I have struggled with pcos for a decade and every doctor I’ve seen always tells me to lose weight. I don’t eat too much and do exercise regularly but the weight keeps on adding and I’ve developed all the symptoms you’ve mentioned here.. gluten intolerance, dairy intolerance, soy makes me very uncomfortable, my body doesn’t like caffeine or alcohol.. I use the best skin care products and don’t use any makeup but nothing seems to help my skin.. I’m at a point where I’m feeling resigned that something is just wrong with my body and genetic makeup so seeing this video has been life changing. A huge thank you!

[@kelsgodblessed5033]

This is legit the best video i have watched about PCOS so far! thank you!

[@shastaholly991]

You are glowing Rachel! You seem so happy & healthy ☺️

[@strawberryxoxo6841]

I noticed when I was vegan my periods started being regular and I stopped getting the other symptoms especially losing weight . I have yet to still confirm that I have it but my mother had it when she was younger so there’s a great possibility. From everything I’ve studied & read what I’ve gathered is that women with pcos have to have a nice clean balanced diet (no fried foods, sugars even fruits, no dairy & meats daily) SLEEP (I used to sleep deprived a lot & it’s REALLY bad, pcos already suffer fatigue so poor sleep will make everything 10x worst), Workout everyday even if it’s low impact(reduces stress hormones which what pcos causes & ofc promotes weight loss which is key), know the right supplements to balance hormones & get regularly tested for deficiency in vitamins (adaptogens are very lovely for stress control)! I notice when I eat really bad and don’t workout all these symptoms come back & extreme but when I’m eating healthy & active they’re mild to completely gone ! Ladies we got this 🤍

[@angelinalopez9176]

Have you ever tried herbal medications/supplements it worked for me with no side effects whatsoever with the help of DR MABOSA HERBAL on KZbin

[@dahliahaynes4877]

Same !

[@destinysade4230]

So true, it’s just..it can be hard to stay consistent :( but I’m slowly learning

[@m.m616]

what...even no fruits..? Damn

[@BerylWalubengoAnyitiNanyama]

You are such an inspiration, I admire the way you are committed to improving your life.

[@a.l.7616]

I loved this video. I'm being tested for PCOS currently and have a ton of the symptoms. I would love to have videos focused on pcos supplements and why they are useful and things of that nature. You're so thorough I feel it would be beneficial. Especially since healthcare is a rough subject in the US.

[@sidneycastro4879]

I would recommend this acne guide *AcneCureOnline. Com* to anyone who is suffering from discovering the right acne remedies on their own. Our family is suffering from acne since then and I have tried different acne treatments. Luckily, with the help of this impressive guide, acne was cured and development was halted. .

[@tamileske5955]

Check out Healthy PCOS they have heaps of supps targeted at those with PCOS

[@firefightingdrumstick]

SAME

[@SophieHillDACS]

I so appreciate you making these videos. I have PCOS and your videos really give me hope that things can change!

[@canaisis]

Sophie Hill how did you find out you had it?

[@SophieHillDACS]

My diagnosis seemed much easier than Rachel's - I just went to the doctor and told them I'd been having irregular periods. I think she suspected PCOS straight away with my other symptoms (I had the acne, trouble losing weight etc.). I had a blood test which showed elevated testosterone and I also had an internal ultrasound which confirmed cysts on my ovaries

[@haleemasadia4016]

I have also PCOS from last two years. Tell me the supplements which you take in your diet?

[@zoec2479]

Sophie Hill you’re very lucky, I had irregular periods since 14 and all these other symptoms. The doctors never figured.

[@lmae8218]

@@SophieHillDACS can an obgyn do these hormone test or just like a primary care doctor ??

[@yaquelingarcia5843]

I’m so glad I found you!! I just found out I have PCOS and I felt alone. Thank you for changing my life💕

[@jmurph1234]

This is so helpful for someone who just got diagnosed. Ready to make a 180 in my life!

[@clip012]

You can also watch Nutritionfacts.org Best Foods for PCOS.

[@candycoated9542]

This video was a 10 on the informative scale. Thank you !

[@ashleytimmermeyer5056]

I have been watching you forever. And i love how you haven't changed. You are so intelligent and helpful. This video i will be sharing to everyone! You are so inspiring! Thank you for the video!❤

[@karolinam9273]

I’ve found out about my pcos in early 2015 since that day I gained almost 100lbs which is crazy. Currently I’m on my pills and cannot stop because all the symptoms are going back. Your videos are very hopeful and giving me hope ❤️

[@Ururowndoc]

Very informative video! U have beautifully described everything I’ve gone through. My symptoms got better once I started intermittent fasting which increases insulin sensitivity with low carb diet. And started taking probiotics.

[@Aalaa1301]

I’m so happy for you❤️ please do more videos about pcos like recipes and how did you manage to lower your stress levels

[@Saamaalee]

Rachel, this video is the best I’ve ever seen on PCOS! I’m diagnosed with it as well and have been seeing a naturopathic pcos specialist for the past 7months. She told me the exact same things that you mention in this video. I would recommend your video to everyone struggling with PCOS, because this is spot on 👌

[@RachelAust]

Thank you Saamaalee! ☺️

[@janjani4910]

Rachel, you have no idea how much I appreciate all that you do. You're an amazing inspiration. You're strong, smart, consistent, creative, independent. You're so amazing. And you've helped me a lot. I have pcos and hypothyroidism, however, slowly but surely I've been feeling better and your videos have helped a lot. I'm exhausted all the time, but besides that, I'm feeling better. Thank you so much. I love you!!! ♡♡♡♡♡

[@shadena.4715]

Jan Jani I also have PCOS and hypothyroidism, and I feel you on the feeling tired all the time! I’m glad you’re feeling better and hope I’m at that level soon :)

[@NoraTKD]

Hope that you will feel even better! :)

[@IlkaWaffy]

i also have hypothyroidism but no pcos (at least not that i know of) and I am struggling with my weight for almost three years now. i had this feeling of constantly being exhausted too and my doctor gave me vitamin d supplements. they help, a bit

[@RachelAust]

Hi Jan Jani, thank you so much for your support! I'm glad to hear that you're starting to feel better 🤗

[@kaykhan4100]

I went through years and years of PCOS with not one doc suggesting I get tested, till my sis went through med school and told me my symptoms added up. I feel so annoyed that so many docs are treating people without educating themselves. Understanding what I was going through helped me look up ways to feel better without meds. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@lauratien3866]

I would love more in depth videos about PCOS, maybe something like 5 things to implement into your life to get started, or just dedicated videos on the more specific topics in this video. Absolutely loved this video! Just was a lot to take in at once. Thank you for sharing such amazing information!

[@katherinefuenteslabrin1994]

Muy útil este video Rach; el 2012 me enteré de mi SOPQ y además de un quiste ovárico que no ha hecho otra cosa más que crecer a través de estos años 😑, a pesar de los tratamientos con hormonas anticonceptivas que me han recetado los doctores todos estos años. Hace un par de semanas me hice exámenes de sangre y me salió alto el índice HOMA que entiendo tiene que ver con la insulino resistencia. Mañana sabré si soy insulino resistente porque tengo control médico con mi ginecólogo. He estado viendo tus vídeos y la serie PCOS y ya me decidí a hacer un cambio para mejorar mi ambiente hormonal 💪. Agradezco todos tus vídeos, me han servido mucho y me han orientado a tomar mejores decisiones, espero poder ser tan constante como tú. Muchas gracias por tu honestidad y por el hecho de haber compartido con tod@s nosotr@s tu experiencia, muy valiosa por cierto. Podrías seguir haciendo videos sobre este tema, me interesaría mucho uno donde ahondaras más sobre las hormonas que afectan este síndrome, cómo funcionan, donde se producen, cómo se interrelacionan entre sí, etc. Se despide una agradecida de tu trabajo. Saludos desde Chile 😘

[@Willemijntj]

If I can just leave this under this video, I had a transabdominal ultrasound two months ago and the doctor who performed it laughed at me because there was nothing wrong and my ovaries were clear. Yesterday my Ob/gyn did a transvaginal ultrasound and my ovaries were just packed with cystes. A transabdominal ultrasound does not see enough to properly show your ovaries and uterus.

[@hanina2945]

me too!! omg

[@angieskidney]

I had to go to a different hospital to get properly diagnosed. For me, I was in severe pain which I was told at my hospital that I just wanted drugs. I went to another hospital outside of my city and it turned out I had abdominal abscesses as well as cysts on my ovaries. Now I have a special UTI inserted to correct my hormonal balance but still get no periods (I used to be normal years ago). I have learned the IMPORTANCE of seeking a second opinion! I was told I would have died if I just went with the first opinion (not because of the cysts but because of the abscesses).

[@sarahg2553]

Omg yes! I went to a new gyneco-endocrinologist and she was super skeptical (laughing too and questioning my other super qualified doctors that came up with the diagnosis of PCOS) at the beginning because my ovaries looked so normal (just one or two micro-cysts) on the trans abdominal ultrasound and my symptoms “weren’t too severe” (cause I’m skinny and because I almost forgot how painful and irregular my periods were because I’ve been on the pill for about seven years). Her expression and attitude changed instantly when she performed a transvaginal ultrasound and found that my ovaries were packed with cysts 😪. She then took the diagnosis seriously and explained everything about PCOS to me.

[@mightyobserver12]

Sad

[@outinarizona]

I'll just say I still have rage from a very young teen visit to the doctor, my mom brought me because of sudden weight gain and other symptoms that worried her. The second after I explained my issues to a male doctor, he laughed at me, told me I was lying, that I was pregnant and wouldn't admit I was a whore, dismissed me, and then told my mother in an after-talk that I was normal and it was all part of life. No testing, no referrals, nothing but a 5 min speech from me. Being a young kid, of course, I never said anything about what happened...how would I explain something like that when it was drilled into my dna that you don't back talk or disparage grownups? Ever since then, almost no doctor passes my required criteria.

[@dearvictoriareilly]

I've been following your PCOS videos probably since you first got diagnosed thinking about it, I've always found your advice incredibly helpful

[@RachelAust]

Hi Dear Victoria, thank you for your support! I'm so glad my videos are helpful for you 😊

[@ThyroidAlchemy]

Thank you for sharing your story. In practice, about half of the women I see have PCOS and many of them were told they have PCOS from an ultrasound alone - which isn't enough to diganose it. It always never ceases to amaze me how often doctors aren't running full and complete labs. One of the biggest areas I'll also evaluate is the gut because it's where virtually all of our hormones are produced, inhibited and secreted. So how are we not investigating that as a staple?

[@aliao1134]

This is the best video I've seen yet on how to naturally manage PCOS! Thank you!

[@ZZ-qy5mv]

I gotta thank you, Rach. Watching your videos gave me more incentive to finally go to a Naturopathic Dr. I’ve been GF for years now and try so hard to workout and eat better but still have so many unhealthy symptoms. I found out just yesterday that I am edging my way close to a thyroid disease, have candida overgrowth, and have a bunch of vitamins deficiencies (my body not absorbing the nutrients in my food.) As you said, it’s so important to got to a professional who is knowledgeable and can test for these things. I’ve been watching you for a long time but hardly comment, so I just wanted to say thanks!

[@matildademirjian2585]

6 months ago i found that im insulin resistant but Yesterday my new doctor told me i actually have PCOS .. your vlog real gave me the positive vibes i was hoping to find online and a clear vision for what i will expect in the future..thanks girl !! :D

[@huntingfashiondolls3307]

What changes if you are insuline resistant? I used to be ok about that, im just having dark stains in my armpits so im guessing im I-Resistant

[@wholesalesoymilk]

wow you're blue eyes are super stunning!!😍❤💖

[@cassvii9954]

First time watching her videos and my gosh I couldn't stop staring at them absolutely beautiful ♥️

[@eAllAN-ke4jz]

Your*

[@hanannavaf7305]

It's lens

[@canadianhaitian]

Yes they're hypnotizing !

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[@annarose3470]

thankyou for this video,, i’ve been diagnosed with it since 2016 also and i’m only 14, turning 15, it makes me feel better to find videos talking about it since no one around me has this

[@daliajournals]

I can't speak English so well, but I do my best to can understand you (blessed for the subtitles!)... one of the best person I've found those days to understand my "new" situation (so long, but discovering now). Not victimhood, or "omg cancer, death, horror!!" .... Thank you very, very very much ♥

[@elisha_kl]

love your hair rach! suits you so well

[@ramadajani1190]

thank you so much, this helped more than any of my doctor's visits

[@Pookie_Priss]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have PCOS and have been struggling with my lifestyle changes for the past couple years. You give me hope that I can get this under control.

[@Erica-mf9cu]

I’m so happy to have found your channel! I was just diagnosed and I’m trying to get pregnant too. My medical team immediately hopped on the medication Metformin, ozempic, and some other meds for my cycles. I’m being told to lose weight but I’m not getting help and I’ve tried everything. I’ve been so disappointed and this is the first video I’ve watched that makes me feel confident in the natural approach.

[@mariajosearredondo6103]

I just got diagnosed with PCOS this week. Not being able to lose weight after 2 years of continuously trying different diets non stop was soooo frustrating. Thankfully I went to an amazing doctor who diagnosed me right away with a combination of symptoms. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips!

[@marge7393]

This video is one of the best I’ve seen about pcos

[@crystalsnewpath408]

Thank you soooooo much for this.. I've recently been diagnosed and was scared out of my mind, but this put me at such ease. Cant wait to see the other videos you've made. Thank you for the information and advice it means alot!!!

[@NoraTKD]

Great video Rachel! Sorry about the constant noise, hope that it is not too bad by now. You look great and I am happy to hear that you are feeling much better :)

[@KiillingKaayla]

I really enjoyed this video, Rachel! I was diagnosed pcos about 5 months ago and it’s been hell. Appreciate all these lovely tips!

[@nadjififa1523]

I was so intimidated due to the surgery that I had to discover a solution for my huge (3.24 inches) cyst of my left ovary. My ovarian cyst condition has drastically enhanced ever since I started this ovarian treatment method 4OvarianCystTreatment.blogspot.com Six months later, I effectively eliminated my ovarian cyst.

[@robertpatricia9430]

I know someone who can help you

[@girlsthatmoney]

Thank you for this. I have been seeing various doctors for years who have put me on every pill imaginable. I’m beyond fed up. I needed to know that it’s not the only way. I’m very keen to hear more, any stories you have, any more advice or experience on PCOS - all would be so so appreciated. Thanks again. Xxx

[@RachelAust]

Hi This Tall Girl, I have a PCOS series which you will find on my channel, hopefully this will help you :)

[@user-dx4wo6ws4m]

Hello, stranger, your comment is so old but girl you're not alone I hope you haven't given up I've tried a lot and lost lots of money and still trying I've started keto and IF today I hope this works too, I'm getting married soon and I'm so scared of body image people with pcos are over weight but I'm skinny, because of hormonal imbalance I've hair around my nipples, down the belly button, on my chin, I've lost hair... But we can't just give up like this.. Let's fight pcos 😊☺️

[@682Kz]

Frick I feel like I’ve learnt heaps from u than I have with my doctors!!! And your so straight up about everything, very informative and u don’t waste time!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@MichelleQuintiaVLOGS]

I love your style of talking. Fast and on point! ❤️❤️❤️

[@miekiepiekie1]

Thank you so, so much for making this video

[@monicaparodi1679]

Hi girl! I am sorry to hear that you are struggling. I am a dietitian and help women with PCOS. Dm me on IG @dietitianmonica and lets chat. Would love to help :)

[@miekiepiekie1]

@@monicaparodi1679 thats very sweet of you but i have been eating keto and o boi what a change lol. My body is doing so good with keto. Need to start it all over again when i can live in my new home. Couldnt do it while moving and stuff lol

[@jasonbean5981]

This is incredible! I'm glad you emphasized exercise. It works for me!:)

[@vickikenefsky5636]

Excellent! So nice to watch a video where I don't fall sleep before the real information comes through. Relevant, quick, to the point, information. M family members suffer with PCOS and the doctors here refuse to take it seriously. Impossible to get a doctor to take a hormone test. Also, one doctor stated that they would not treat the PCOS if there was less that 6 cysts evident on the ultrasound. My family member had 5 that was revealed. So no treatment. Clearly, natural treatment is our only option. Thank you Rachel. Also, your link to how to become a channel sponsor is not clear. When I click on it, Its just goes to your playlist. Anyway thanks and have a great day VK

[@RachelAust]

Hi Vicki Kenefsky, so glad the video was helpful! Natural treatment may be the best way for your family member to reduce symptoms of PCOS. That's strange that the channel sponsor link does not work for you, try clicking through here - kzbin.info/door/vIaf-RCk5mQiH8rI0rODlgsponsor :)

[@SimplyRomy11]

I know I have pcos (doctor confirmed) and you just inspired me to look at my diet. Just because I have gained weight lol. Thank you illllly beautiful 💕 xo

[@marjutrr]

I totally feel you with going to many doctors! I'm also normal weight and I have an athletic body so it took a bit time for my doctor to conclude that I have PCOS..

[@Camillaisthebomb]

just got diagnosed with PCOS today! feeling a relief rather than the opposite weirdly... i knew there was something wrong going on with my body and now, thanks to your video, i know what to do! one thing - i would love to get a written list of the supplements you suggested because i couldn't really understand what you said other than vitamin D haha!

[@monicaparodi1679]

Hi CW, I am a dietitiaan and help women with PCOS. Supplements are super important and individualized. Message me on IG @dietitianmonica and I can help you discover which ones are the best for you.

[@mahamasif77]

@@monicaparodi1679 can you help me please

[@RuksanaSAngiemoni]

Please Rachel name the supplements name in Comments.

[@sarahdsouza7739]

Vitex Maca root powder Rhodiola Vitamin D Chaga tea Myo inositol

[@Bubblegum-it4ow]

Dr. Sarah D'souza What does Maca powder do?!

[@heidyloaiza1656]

Thank you for making this video , you are the first person that has had a good journey and outcome and I look forward to following the advice.

[@MommaFromScratch]

can this happen to 13 years olds? but have no appetite, migraine lethargic. docs cant figure out whats wrong with a friend I know and think its a migraine things but her mri came back normal.

[@RachelAust]

Hi Momma From Scratch, sorry I am not sure of what age most women are diagnosed. Most of the statistics that you read are 15 years of age and up. She may need to try another doctor if she is unhappy with her diagnosis? All the best 😘

[@MommaFromScratch]

Thank you, she is going to anfew till they can figure out what's wrong

[@lindsaywilliams7125]

Check her gut health!!! Sounds crazy but I have the same symptoms with a normal MRI. My gut was causing all the issues.

[@celestialcandy9197]

Yes I'm 13 yr old and I have fatigue bloating irregular periods extreme gain weight so I'm over weight a bit and a lack of taste and when I have my periods they r so painful I also have a high temperature either when I'm late or when I finish them I also have headaches and stress so yeah I hope this helps x

[@mariahm.4223]

Yes it can! I was diagnosed at 12 :/ it normally starts at child-bearing age.

[@nicolemclaughlin7663]

Thank you for sharing this. I always had long cycles since I started my period at 12. I went on birth control at 15 and was on it for years. When I went off BC to try and conceive, I was having 75 day cycles and my drs just shrugged it off like “it takes a while for your cycle to get normal”. I was checked for cysts (all clear), got pregnant, miscarried, then went on clomid to regulate and amp up my ovulation, and I got pregnant after 3 or 4 cycles. When my son was born I was exclusively breastfeeding, and when he was 3 or 4 days old (we were home from the hospital at this point) he was crying constantly and we didn’t know why. We called the lactation nurse and she said to give him formula to give me a break and for me to try pumping to keep supply up. It turns out I wasn’t making milk (maybe 1/2 an ounce after pumping for 40 minutes). It took about 9 days for my milk to come in. My son was starving and could have died if that nurse hadn’t suggested formula. I was heartbroken and thought there was something wrong with me that I couldn’t breastfeed (I ended up pumping for a year and had more than enough supply eventually). When my daughter was born two years later, I told the nurses at the hospital that it takes a while for my milk to come in so we would supplement with formula and breastfeed. One nurse asked if I had PCOS. That was the first time a medical professional had ever said those words to me. I had researched between my pregnancies and suspected I had PCOS, I adjusted my diet and was able to get pregnant quickly with 29-30 day cycles on my own, but my dr had never diagnosed me. I think it’s awful that some drs are so quick to just shrug off symptoms and prescribe quick fixes instead of addressing the problem. What upsets me the most is that I could have lost my son because he wasn’t getting any milk in his first few days of life. My symptoms are long menstrual cycles, severe cramps, skin tags, weight gain (specifically belly fat), and it takes my milk about 9-10 days to come in, all of these are very common PCOS symptoms. Had I been diagnosed before getting pregnant with my son, I could have regulated my cycles better and known what to expect with breastfeeding. And maybe I would been spared some heartache as well. It took two years to conceive my son, then I had an emergency c section, and couldn’t breastfeed. I felt like a complete failure in the most “natural” aspects of motherhood (getting pregnant, delivering and then feeding a baby) and at least two of those things could have been addressed had I known that I have PCOS.

[@jocyleal]

Thank you so much for this content. I know I have pcos but my doctors never really told me I do. I will definitely start tracking everything I eat and all my symptoms now.

[@sambrand3992]

Great video Rachel! I'm currently 2 1/2 months into Keto to reset my hormone imbalance and repair my gut. I've got all sorts of AI issues.... Hashimotos and Alopecia being the main ones, plus Endometriosis. I've had that internal ultrasound to see if I have PCOS but I have a 'normal' amount of cysts apparently.. so I'm definitely aware of my health!!! I started with a gluten sensitivity then moved to dairy aswell, and my normal 'lowish' carb/clean/paleo diet wasn't working (I was eating whatever I wanted on the weekends) It sounds funny, but I feel like I have a friend that knows exactly what I'm going through, and I'm using bits and pieces of what you do (recipes, workout structures) and making it work for me (I'm not one of those who copy you hoping to get the same results, I'm just tweaking what works for me already) and it's even better your in Melbourne now, just an hour away from me! I think I'm blabbing on a bit LOL.. anyway I thought I'd just say I appreciate these type of videos so much, all your videos actually, sometimes I feel like I'm going around in circles, but when you post these videos it's like I've got that friend saying ''just keep working on your health, you're doing well'', it just reiterates that I'm on the right path!

[@katherinefuenteslabrin1994]

Sam Brand Mucho éxito Sam, no te desalienten! Sigue adelante 🤓

[@RachelAust]

Hi Sam Brand, thank you so much - I'm so glad that my PCOS journey has helped you with your health troubles. It definately sounds like you're on the right path 😊

[@oliverxhmll]

Sam Brand some women with pcos have no "cysts".. around 30%. Check vit D, androgens, testosterone and blood sugar.

[@bar_pas]

I’ve heard is not recommended to have very low carb diets with Hashimotos. Did it go well?

[@amyalvarez458]

Absolutely the best informal video i have seen about PCOS ! I learned so much within these 20 minuets... way more than from watching videos and researching infinite websites 😩 Thank you so much

[@elfzen3489]

I only got diagnosed with pcos earlier this year and I only found out because like you said. No one paid attention until I gained wait and was overweight already, but I know I've been struggling with it for yeaaaaaars and I was so frustrated, I finally knew how to adress everything that was happening with my body, and googling, reading a lot about this subject can drive someone crazy omg so much information, and I did talk with a nutritionist but I felt like she didn't really paid much attention it was such a fast appointment lol I felt like it was a very general diet she gave me not really paying attention to what I needed so I kinda had to do this by myself and watching this kinda comforted me knowing that I'm doing things right omg

[@elfzen3489]

I didn't have acne but I do have hirsutism, do you have any tips for that?

[@martinamikulicova7198]

You're such an inspiration and you're so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story and advice!

[@mirandamashalle1120]

I’ve followed you since I was a kid and I think 2016 or even before. I even made a minimalism KZbin channel back then. Now I have just found out I have PCOS and this whole series has given me so much inspiration and motivation and I appreciate you so much. Thank you.

[@angelinalopez9176]

Have you tried herbal medications it worked for me with no side effects whatsoever with the help of DR MABOSA HERBAL on KZbin he can help you

[@Aristael]

Thank you for covering this. I've been told that you can't treat PCOS naturally and I refuse to believe it. This gave me hope! God bless you.

[@angeles381]

Rachel, is so nice to see you again! I would love to hear you talk about anticonceptive methods. Kisses from Chile!

[@tiarakrcik983]

I'm really glad your PCOS videos are around, you lead me to take my symptoms seriously and see a doctor. I'm glad I did because it turns out I was rightfully worried and my ovaries are speckled with waaay more follicles than normal, and my uterus also had some lesions which were likely caused by aggressive periods, which is apparently, another symptom that is indicative of PCOS. I just wanted to echo something you said in the vid, about having to see multiple doctors. GIRLS, DON'T RELY ON ONE GENERAL PRACTITIONER. See a specialist, because most GPs only have a basic understanding of PCOS, and I, like Rachel, had to see a bunch of different doctors to get a complete set of tests and an ultrasound. PCOS is super complex and different for everyone - it's a syndrome, not a disease - but you can get it under control. Rachel, thanks for this series, it prompted me to get medical insight into my weird symptoms, and also to buckle down on exercise and low-carb. This stuff does work. My most noticeable changes were with my skin, weight, and MOOD. I feel so much better, much less cranky and "hormonal" since doing strict low-carb. I'm going to get bloodwork, an ultrasound, and insulin res. tests done again soon so that I can observe any changes there, too. Thanks again Rachel.

[@RachelAust]

Hi Tiara Krcik 🙌, so glad you've been able to find someone who has been able to help you. Hopefully you'll get some positive results when you get your tests done again!

[@WonderfullyApril]

I love you. I’ve been watching you since your weight loss journey. I’ve struggled with pcos for years so this was very healthful

[@remycredit6231]

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This is great. It's so important to remember that you have to be consistent and not go all extreme. Implement one thing at a time, then more on to the next. Next week, eat a serving of green vegetable 3 times a week.

[@nowitsclear]

Your eyes just pop in the video. Cool lightning amd hair 😎

[@sarahusman6123]

I just love coming back to this video. PCOS just keep coming back. My body does gain back all the fat and worst than before. The reason I came back.

[@kellysheffield3279]

Thank you Rachel, I enjoyed watching your video and it was really helpful.

[@sepidehamini9835]

So happy for you Rachel. Your video is so inspiring

[@FreshtoDeathFitness]

Thank you so much for this. I'm in the midst of PCOS with a lot of the same symptoms you had, and I've made many of these changes over the past year (though not all). I'm coming away from this with a few new ideas of things to try and feeling a little less hopeless. Great video!

[@mihaelaskrabo1385]

I'd love it if you filmed a video debunking myths about fats in our diet. It seems like a lot of people still think all fats are bad and try to avoid them at all costs, even though they are necessary for the body to function properly. Also maybe, since you are a nutritionist, a video about popular vitamin supplements (which ones are actually useful and in which form, which ones are we probably not missing in our diets etc). This one was very informative and I'll forward it to a few women with pcos that I know. Thank you for doing this and putting so much effort in your videos! ❤

[@janetplanet73]

Mihaela Škrabo supplements are so confusing for me. So many don't get absorbed into the body and I'm tired of wasting my money. I would love a video about that. I need a vitamin that is affordable but gets absorbed. Does such a thing exsist?

[@nowitsclear]

Yes! Such a good idea :)

[@RachelAust]

Hi Mihaela Škrabo, thank you for your suggestions! I do have a blog over on Eat Run Lift about fats, have you had the chance to read it? It's not so much myths, but facts.. here's the link - eatrunlift.me/eat-run-lift/2017/9/6/you-need-fats-lga6n 💗

[@nadie1mayascuz]

Pretty sure that the doctors tell you this when you're diagnosed with pcos

[@JS-nv2fs]

Amazing information, thanks for sharing your experience up to this point and what you've discovered. Happy you're well again!

[@JustHereToHear]

Wow this is amazing content! I'm sure you've covered all bases, thank you! So encouraging 🤗

[@nainikasingh3424]

I can totally relate to ur story...its like u r narrating my story.. i too never got my periods regular...same acne problem...etc...

[@ortizseth6365]

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[@kainatshah4883]

I was diagnosed with pcos 2 years back but I got on and off meds and didn’t really take it seriously and that’s why I started gain weight a lot and got into depression. It’s been a week I’ve started my meds again and a clean diet too. This video is really helpful and motivating to me ❤️❤️ thank you and I’m glad I found you today. I wanted to give up today because I am not losing weight

[@twinklevicki]

Awesome video! First time watcher and thiis has come and the perfect time for me. Would love more PCOS content. Also around hair thining/changes would be great. Thanks!

[@bobbygonzales9809]

This is a fast and informative study. I`m suggesting this acne guide *AcneCureOnline. Com* to my friend who`ll begin their acne remedies to obtain a clearer skin. I had a nice time reading this and have learned that my skin will be affected with my personal problems. .

[@amyhall3168]

I found this very helpful, I would like to see more information like this. Thank you very much Rachel.

[@binch6936]

You’re so pretty and likable!

[@abrea5063]

Pimples or no pimples,everyone is beautiful!♡♡♡

[@hayleyatkinson670]

Hi Rachel, thanks for the video it's really helpful. Would love to see more videos on each topic for example more on low carb foods, foods that affect hormones etc xxxxx

[@ameakter3927]

So crazy how much I can relate to this video! Thank you for this informative video.

[@princessalysa9555]

This video is really helpful thank you rachel!♡ I have PCOS also, just discovered January this year when my menstruation stops suddenly i was expecting my next menstruation to occur this feb but it didnt, also just this year i have constantly feeling pain in my pelvic area then i use pregnancy test but it was negative, i thought i was just delayed or anything then by march waiting for my period again and nothing and took pt again and negative then i decided to see an OBgyne she advised me to do a TransV to know if there's a problem with my reproductive system and the result was different size of my fallopian tubes left size is bigger than the other means i have Pcos, she advised me to take medicine to force my mens and after that taking for 2 days my menstruation come out then as my ob's advised i take pills and as of now my menstruation is regular again but unfortunately i had a lot of pimples showing up unlike before i rarely have pimples like 3 or 5 in a month but now more than 15 when a pimple is healing there will be another new pimple growing.

[@uwailapeace8745]

(16) me and my sister(12) were diagnosed with pcos today this video really helped a lot. I will definitely watch what i eat and exercise more.

[@evelyngab4268]

I know of a woman who who can help you get rid of it with herbal medicine

[@daaaayyumm3214]

your makeup looks so good!

[@stephaniebrisebois7863]

hey rachel, i have just been diagnosed with PCOS. Thank you for your videos, I feel less alone!

[@RachelAust]

I'm so glad I can make you feel that way! I've also got a lot of resources over on my eatrunlift.me blog :)

[@AnjolaoluwaAwe]

Thanks for all the advice!

[@kaceywaceyy]

I'm in a pcos support group ("PCOS Diet Support & 30 Day Challenge") and they have also been advocating for gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb/sugar diets and so many people have success stories from changing their eating habits, so its interesting to see that other women with pcos have the same sensitivities :000 I'm going to follow this diet in a bit and try to stay consistent to see if this helps for me!!

[@keyshaw5015]

All that truly works. ❤

[@nicoledouglas3365]

Thank you for sharing your PCOS experience. It's helped me to identify my own symptoms and has provided me some alternatives to how to treat my own challenges. Please keep sharing. These videos of women sharing their experiences are more helpful than talking to a doctor who isn't listening

[@drmarcus6951]

I got married to my lovely husband for the past 9years without conceiving and fibroid was the issue, i took different prescribed medication but could not cure it but my husband was so confident in me and kept encouraging me that one day someone would call me mother, we did not rest searching for solution from different Doctors all they could say was surgery and i was afraid of that then a friend in my office introduced me to Dr Marcus who sent his product to me which i took and it really worked perfectly, and my Doc. confirmed me pregnant after 2 weeks of taken his product. You can contact him on whats-app: [phone] or call. [phone]

[@robertpatricia9430]

I know someone who can help you

[@amandahunter5873]

Thank you so much for all of the information. I've had PCOS for 15 years (diagnosed at 16) but truly just started struggling with all of the awful symptoms (weight gain, mood imbalance, unwanted hair, loss of hair, etc) the past few years. I was very lucky that my only symptom before was irregular periods and yet I was still able to conceive my beautiful children. I am sure nursing school and two kids have a lot to do with that haha. I am not a fan of birth control or medications. I really am struggling with finding what works for my body in a natural holistic way. You were very informative and I will be checking out your other PCOS videos.

[@robertpatricia9430]

I know someone who can help you

[@t33j4f]

I’ve been getting food sensitivities too, now to nuts, eggs and dairy... will these repair eventually? Also pcos recipe videos would be cool

[@dauntlessbri]

For a future PCOS vid: what do you do for maintenance (now that you've successfully balanced your hormones)?

[@monicaparodi1679]

this is a great question Bri! My name is Monica and I am a dietitian who helps women with PCOS. Maintenance is super important and not talked about as much. DM be on instagram @dietitianmonica and lets chat.

[@sparklecupcake5674]

Monica Parodi go away

[@aFeverishFiend]

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[@om8807]

@@aFeverishFiend It's not rude. She should indeed go away. They come under comments to defraud people. They are thieves.

[@ggundercover3681]

@@aFeverishFiend as a word of advice for the future. they weren't rude. keep on the lookout for comments that try to sell you something. or give you advice but by trying to get you to directly contact them. it's suspicious and usually they are bots or scammers. they often use different accounts, but copy and paste the comments or format. you may also see comments that try to show you where they got some "cure" and link a website or some way of contacting someone. they are kinda smart so you might not realize they are scamming you on your first time seeing it.

[@glr]

Wow, informative as F. This one video demonstrates among the top KZbin presentations I've seen in 15 years of watching KZbin.

[@MizSalvador]

Omg your story is exactly like mine!!! I have gained weight but I don't look fat and even eating low carbs cause of my "celiac" i don't look my weight. I just got diagnosed this year and I'm 31 because as soon as would loose a little bit of weight (2-3lbs) I would get my period so heavy and painful that I ended up in the hospital. I'm hoping I can get the help like you did!