We understand how difficult it is to provide thorough diet and nutrition counseling within each patient visit. Let us help.
We are experts in our field. We have done the research and we have seen the results. Patients have transformed their lives, improved their PCOS symptoms and improved their fertility by following our guidance. Watch the video below to learn more.
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In our Clinical Research Study, 24 women with PCOS eliminated grains and dairy for 8 weeks. The participants showed favorable changes in blood glucose, insulin and testosterone levels.
In addition, they also have improved metabolism, including fat and carbohydrate oxidation.
The results we have seen have been nothing short of amazing. If you have any additional questions about our current study or any of the data you have seen here, please feel free to contact us.
Figure 1: Change in fasting and 2 hour glucose before and after the dietary intervention.
Figure 2: Change in fasting and 2 hour insulin before and after the dietary intervention.
Normal fasting insulin ≤24 µg/mL.
Figure 3: Change in free and total testosterone (T) before and after the dietary intervention.
Normal free T ≤10 pg/dl. Normal total T ≤60 ng/dl.
| Diagnostic Evaluation for PCOS: (*need 2 of 3) |
What to ask or look for: | What next: |
|---|---|---|
| Irregular menses* | Periods are “late” or “further apart” or >35 days apart |
Possible treatments include oral contraceptive pills or medroxyprogesterone. |
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Higher male hormones* |
Darker coarser hair on chin, chest, lower abdomen or low back OR elevated testosterone OR elevated free testosterone | Possible treatments include oral contraceptive pills. Spironolactone is helpful but teratogenic (need reliable contraception if using). |
| Polycystic Ovary by ultrasound* | Generally defined as an ovary with 10 or more follicles peripherally positioned in one ultrasound view | Only one polycystic ovary is needed for diagnostic purposes. Try to view images yourself as most radiologists will not specify the polycystic appearance. |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) | See your lab’s normal range – ours is 0.27-4.2 µIU/mL. |
Treat with medication or refer for endocrinology guidance. |
| Prolactin | See your lab’s normal range – ours is <26 ng/mL |
Treat with medication or refer for endocrinology guidance. |
| Total Testosterone And/or Free Testosterone |
See your lab’s normal range – ours is Total T 2-45 ng/dL and Free T 0.1-6.4 pg/mL If >200 ng/dL, there is concern for a testosterone secreting tumor. |
Testosterone does NOT have to be high to diagnose PCOS if clinically patient has darker coarse midline hair growth. If>200 ng/dL, refer for endocrinology guidance. |
| 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) | Usually <200 ng/dL | If >200 ng/dL, repeat within first 7 days of menstruation. If still high, refer for endocrinology guidance. |
| Recommended-Hemoglobin A1c | A hemoglobin A1c >6.5 indicates diabetes | A1c is helpful to diagnose full blown diabetes. It is NOT very useful to assess metabolic health in general. |
