PCOS

Low iron – 46 yr old woman always had low iron

My client has low iron diagnosed by a Full Blood Count at GP recently, GP unconcerned with any results except recommended an iron supplement. She reports she has always had low iron, why would this be the case she’s always been low in iron? No heavy periods, digestion seems healthy.…

Castor Oil and PCOS follow-up

Todd, thanks for looking. You said you’ve used it successfully for PCOS? Would you have a successful case you would be willing to share? As far as those with suspected gallstones, normally one would suggest the gallbladder liver flush along with the packs, while doing our clinical studies, we were…

42 yo F with Crohn’s Disease, PCOS and anaemia.

I have started seeing a 42 year old lady who was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in December 2014. She developed symptoms including bloating, bloody stools, and excessive diarrhea in May 2014 following a very stressful period in her life, however she wasn’t diagnosed until a few months later as she…

39 yo F with PCOS trying to get pregnant with her second child

My client is 39 years old and having had 2 miscarriages since the birth of her child 4 years ago has undergone tests, her consultant said that the day 21 and day 3 tests hormone tests looked okay, although AMH was low but not bad for her age….the ultra sound…

36 yo F with adrenal thyroid overweight PCOS

Any thoughts on this highly stressed, weight loss client much appreciated Age 36, sex F, height 5 ft 7 and weight 11 st 5 lbs Primary Presenting Symptoms plus aims – would like to lose weight and ‘sort out metabolism (would like more energy, thicker hair stronger nails), issue with…

6 yo Girl with Hirsutism

I will be seeing a 6-year-old girl this week who, her mother tells me, is excessively hairy – a lot on her back, arms and legs, sides of her face, also pubic hair. Perfectly healthy in every other respect. Not sure if this is relevant, but the child is adopted…

42 yo F with Crohn’s Disease, PCOS and anaemia

I have started seeing a 42 year old lady who was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in December 2014. She developed symptoms including bloating, bloody stools, and excessive diarrhea in May 2014 following a very stressful period in her life, however she wasn’t diagnosed until a few months later as she…
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36 Yo F With Challenging IBS Case

Female, 36, married, trying to conceive Goal: Reduce IBS, identify food intolerances, regulate hormones Primary presenting symptoms: Bloating (almost constant), tender gut, nausea, flatulence, occasional constipation, fatigue (in flare), mild acne, low mood, headaches. Exercising intensively 6 days per week. Diagnosis, history: PCOS (since 2004), regular cycle after 1 year…

32 yo F with endometriosis and PCOS

Client age 32, full hysterectomy 2 years ago after severe endometriosis and PCOS. Her uterus had attached to her bowel – the scar tissue has caused severe digestive problems Since her operation, she’s been in hospital many times with reactions to food – severe diarrhoea, chronic IBS, ” I blow…

39 yo F with amenorrhea, difficulty losing weight, history of PCOS

Help with interpreting lab tests for 39-year-old female with amenorrhea, difficulty losing weight, history of PCOS I would appreciate your help with a client whose goal is to lose weight. She has been undereating for the last 2 years by following the 5:2 diet whilst also restricting her food intake…

20 F yo F with juvenile

20 yrs old juvenile RA for 9 years and PCOS for 1 year with mild acne) – need help with suggestions of supplements for all her problems Medication – Dicofenac 25mg twice daily, Lansoprazole 30mg once a day, Folic Acid 5mg once a day, Hydroxychloroquine 200mg twice daily, Methotraxate 5mg…

39 yo F with PCOS, Endometriosis

39 year old woman with PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, IBS, Under Active Thyroid and Joint & Muscle pain This lady came to see me originally about 2 ½ years ago with her Endometriosis diagnosis (which had been diagnosed 3 yrs ago) and with a desire to lose weight. PCOS had been…

30 yo F with PCOS, Asthma, Eczema & Multiple Food Intolerances/Allergies

Hi there, I am hoping you can advise on this client. Her main concern is PCOS with symptoms of irregular periods and spotting between periods. She has no pain with periods, is not overweight, does not have hair growth or skin issues. She has had previous hormone tests, but I…

36 yo F with IBS

Challenging IBS case in 36 years old woman Female, 36, married, trying to conceive Goal: Reduce IBS, identify food intolerances, regulate hormones Primary presenting symptoms: Bloating (almost constant), tender gut, nausea, flatulence, occasional constipation, fatigue (in flare), mild acne, low mood, headaches. Exercising intensively 6 days per week. Diagnosis, history:…

49 yo F with Facial skin issues

Facial skin issues managed via supplementation. Issues re-surface when supplements are stopped. Female 49 yo came to see me about a year ago for help to reduce her skin problems and facial hair issues as well as improving her immune system and indigestion. Her skin is always worse during stressful…

Weight loss plateau

I need some advice regarding a female client (37) who is struggling to achieve any substantial weight loss. This lady came to me a couple of months ago in order to increase her health and reduce her weight. Her initial clinical situation was as follows • High weight (102 kg)…

26 yo F with PCOS

26yr old female with PCOS, responding well to DIM Palmetto for facial hair, but no improvement in weight This client first came to me some months ago with very distressing hair growth on face and chest, and huge weight gain all over body (she weighs 96kgs and has gone from…

32 yo F with Lymphoedema, PCOS, infertility and pilonidal cyst, constipation

Hi I just wandered if there were any further developments regarding lymphoedema following this post in 2011 – http://tinyurl.com/nnowu9p This client is 32, diagnosed with lymphoedema approx 10 years ago, PCOS 13 years ago. Trying to get pregnant for 18 months – no intervention as yet. Pilonidal cyst 10 years…

PCOS

PCOS client period returns with the full moon – advice needed EFA supplementations Hi all, My client’s period finally returned on the full moon in Dec 2014, after over 9 months of nutritional therapy (thank to this group and Dr Todd for your help and advice!) to support her hormones…

Iodine and PCOS

Hi Anthony, I understand the link with Iodine deficiency and fibrocystic breast disease, but is there also a link with PCOS? I have had a brief look online and some of my reference guides, but I can not find any. However, I did come across an article that mentioned it.…