Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a leading cause of infertility in women. Each year more and more women are diagnosed with this metabolic disorder. Fortunately, there are many natural therapies that have been found to be very effective in helping these women get it under control and go on to achieve pregnancy, carry to term, and lead a healthy life.
To help you combat PCOS and achieve your fertility and health goals, we have compiled our best articles on natural treatment options. This is a gem of a resource guide, so make sure to bookmark it for future use.
Where to Get Started
How to Reduce the Damaging Effects of PCOS on Fertility Through Diet and Herbs
This article is a detailed guide to the best natural options for women with PCOS. Reading this in its entirety is where we recommend you get started. This guide covers the following topics with up-to-date research:
- Causes of PCOS
- Signs, Symptoms & Risks
- Tests & Diagnosis
- Menstrual Cycle Irregularities
- Medical Options
- PCOS Diet
- Natural Therapies
- Summary
Important Natural Health Tips for Women with Lean PCOS
Not all women with PCOS are overweight; in fact, many are lean. Here are the most important natural health tips for women with lean PCOS.
Why PCOS May Be Getting a New Name
PCOS is a leading cause of infertility with multiple presentations. The challenge in keeping the current name, is that no two cases of PCOS are the same.
The Many Faces of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Understanding the various presentations of PCOS and how those variations affect treatment options.
PCOS Diet Tips
PCOS Fertility Smoothies
How to make fertility smoothies PCOS-friendly by choosing low glycemic fruits, good fats, plant-based proteins, and fertility superfoods.
PCOS Fertility Diet Tip – Simple Food Choices to Stabilize Blood Sugar
Simple food choices women with insulin resistant PCOS should make to greatly improve the likelihood of conception and a healthy pregnancy.
Natural Therapies for PCOS
Herbs
Reduce PCOS Thinning Hair & Excessive Body Hair Growth With Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto may be a natural option for women with Hirsutism due to PCOS fertility issues.
Cinnamon Benefits PCOS, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids & Menorrhagia
Did you know Cinnamon has useful benefits for fertility? It has been used for years to curb heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), including heavy bleeding due to endometriosis and uterine fibroids. Over the last 10 years, it has been used to aid women with insulin resistance associated with PCOS and those with type 2 diabetes.
Gymnema: Herb for Diabetes & PCOS Pregnancy Preparation
Did you know that high blood glucose levels in women with diabetes and insulin resistant PCOS can prevent an embryo from implanting in the uterus?
Nutritional Supplements
Promising Alternative Therapy for Women with PCOS
Exploring what the research has to say about the use of D-Chiro-Inositol for the treatment of PCOS and determining how it may benefit you.
NAC – Powerful Antioxidant For PCOS and Recurrent Miscarriage
Studies have shown that supplementing with the antioxidant NAC may help women with PCOS or those who have experienced recurrent miscarriage, have a healthy pregnancy.
Fertility and Vitamin D – The Connection
Yale University School of Medicine conducted a study of 67 infertile women, where it was discovered that a mere 7% had normal Vitamin D levels. The remainder of the women either had insufficient levels of Vitamin D or they had clinical deficiency of Vitamin D… “Of note, not a single patient with either ovulatory disturbance or polycystic ovary syndrome demonstrated normal Vitamin D levels; 39 per cent of those with ovulatory disturbance and 38 per cent of those with PCOS had serum 25OHD levels consistent with deficiency.”
Emotional Support
PCOS Infertility: Using Positive Visualizations On Your Journey to Pregnancy
Boost fertility health with positive visualizations and mind body therapies while trying to get pregnant with PCOS infertility.
PCOS Support: Tools To Help You Stay Positive
Sharing positive reinforcement and emotional support for women with PCOS infertility. It’s okay to give yourself a break and take time to take care of you!
PCOS Q&A
Getting Pregnant with PCOS – What are the Best Natural Ways to Heal PCOS?
Addressing questions about getting pregnant with PCOS. Learn the best steps to consider taking when trying for a baby while living with PCOS.
Fertility Q&A: Progesterone, Pregnancy & PCOS
Are you wondering about progesterone cream use for pregnancy or for PCOS? What about herbs for PCOS symptoms? Learn more in this Fertility Q&A.
PCOS Diet Q&A
Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS can be treated naturally through diet and herbal remedies to help optimize your fertility and health.
Q&A: PCOS & Fertility
“I have a few questions for you about fertility and getting pregnant. I gave birth this year in February to my first child, she died after 3 days, due to some complications from me having diabetes very early or right before conception with her. The doctors were never quite sure which took place first, the diabetes or the conception. I have PCOS and have recently started on vitex extract…”
Research
Study Reviews Risks for Healthy Pregnancy in Women with PCOS
This study reviews risks associated with PCOS that threaten a healthy pregnancy, including miscarriage, gestational diabetes and small-for-gestational age baby.
Studies Show Benefits of Myo-Inositol & D-Chiro-Inositol for Women with PCOS
The latest research on the benefits of Myo-Inositol & D-Chiro-Inositol for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. | Treating PCOS Naturally
Study Shows Lower Testosterone Levels in Women With PCOS Who Eat Breakfast
Study shows lower testosterone levels and improved insulin resistance in women with PCOS who eat breakfast.
Insulin Resistance and How it Affects Fertility
Understanding how insulin resistance can lead to an overall hormonal imbalance, and recognizing ways to resolve the problem.
Featured Success Stories
Andrea’s Journey to Pregnancy with PCOS
Andrea struggled to conceive naturally and went through medical fertility treatments because of PCOS and a blocked fallopian tube. That is until she decided to try natural options…
Rebecca’s Natural Pregnancy Despite PCOS
Rebecca knew PCOS could be a challenge for her to conceive a healthy pregnancy, so she decided to implement natural ways to get her PCOS under control…
How Diana Managed Her PCOS to Achieve Pregnancy
Diana had been living with PCOS, but didn’t know it for many, many years. Once she found out, she took important steps to prepare her body for a healthy pregnancy.
Additional PCOS Fertility Success Stories
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Practicing natural health and herbalism for over 18 years, Dalene received her training and herbal certification under the guidance of Lynn Albers at Yarmony Mt. Herbal College in Colorado in 2000. She went on to become a Certified Birth Doula at Birthingway College of Midwifery in Portland, Oregon in 2007. As a Birth Doula, Dalene has helped to bring many new lives in to this world. Dalene has written 280+ fertility articles and with her vast array of herbal and holistic healing knowledge has helped 1000’s of women on their journey to Motherhood.
I have to say I find all this information very informative! I was diagnosed with pcos 8 years ago with not so much as things to help or even an explaination on what this thing I have is. My husband and I have been ttc for the last 3 years and so far nothing. We have decided to take a small break from ttc for a few months so I can get my diet well enough that if I got pregnant I could sustain us both nutrionally cause I cant do that now for myself. I know diet is a main component to pcos but I barely eat anything. I’m never hungry which makes me wonder if I have a thyroid problem. Thanks for all the informative information and you will definately have a customer when I feel Im ready again. TY
Hi Rebecca!
We are thankful to offer helpful information and hope!
Have you discussed not being hungry with your doctor or a nutritionist? This may help! Further testing may be necessary to help determine a cause whether physical or emotional. Have you considered trying digestive bitters before a meal?
One great way to consume amazing fertility foods and nutrients are Fertility Smoothies. This could be one way to approach beginning to eat better. Consider learning more from our guide to PCOS Fertility Smoothies. Do also consider a whole food multivitamin, such as Fertile Woman One Daily, and quality omega supplement like Cod Liver Oil as you begin to make dietary changes.
I have heard so many healthcare practitioners, both medical and natural, who have seen PCOS remedied from dietary changes alone. If we might offer more specific support taking into account your needs, we would be happy to work with you through a Fertility Consultation.
Thanks for reaching out to us!
Just to update this comment. I changed my diet completely was consuming a significant amount of calories a day I jumped from consuming about 400 a day to 1300 a day and December 15,2016 I found out I was pregnant unfortunately we lost it a week after finding out but that i had been pregnant for 8 weeks and never knew it. Im holding onto hope that we get our baby soon, we got pregnant and even though we lost it, thats the first step to get our miracle baby after a doctor once told me it would be next to impossible. Diet is more important than anyone thinks and this example just shows that.
Dear Rebecca,
I am so sorry for your loss, but so happy for the changes you’ve seen! Please do keep hope! <>
before i got marriage i never used to have period pains ironically upon getting marriage i started experiencing abdominal pains-just wandering if this could lead to infertily coz i have been marriage for 2years but no issue
Dear Naomi,
Have you talked to your doctor about why this is happening? Did your diet or exercise routines change after marriage? Did you gain weight? Is there any indication of infection or STI? Learn about natural remedies to help treat menstrual cramping when it is happening, remedies and mind/body practices for long-term menstrual cramp relief in our guide Natural Remedies for Painful Menstruation.