Struggling With PCOS? Find Out How A Nutritionist Improved Her Symptoms
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) affects a shocking 1 in 10 women in the UK and is the number one cause of infertility.
Nutritionist, Lily Soutter shares her struggles with symptoms, treatments and finally what worked for her…
WHAT IS POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME?
WHEN DID YOU DISCOVER THAT YOU HAD PCOS? WHAT SYMPTOMS DID YOU HAVE?
WERE YOU AWARE OF THE CONDITION BEFORE YOU WERE DIAGNOSED?
WHAT SUPPORT AND TREATMENT DID YOU RECEIVE AFTER YOUR DIAGNOSIS?
I first went to a dermatologist who put me onto spironolactone, I also tried co-cyprindiol, a contraceptive pill which is also an antiandrogen, in other words it lowers the male hormone. I had numerous topical treatments, however, for me, they had no effect.
I then went to a private gynaecologist who put me on metformin and HRT (hormone replacement therapy) for a month, which I quickly decided to stop.
Finally the NHS also gave me lifestyle and dietary advice which was in line with my training and I was really impressed that they took this angle.
HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUR LIFE AND WHAT HAS BEEN THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A PCOS SUFFERER?
Without trying to sound too vain, the greasy skin and acne have definitely affected my self-confidence. Also finding hair on your chest is never fun! Fertility is also a worry for me.
DOES IT AFFECT YOUR MOOD?
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO WOMEN WHO HAVE JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED?
Many clients come to me with PCOS and having the condition myself spurs on my passion to support them, I feel that I can completely emphasise with what they are going through.
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