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9;. Sure I’m saving cashola on organic tampons, but it’s not really a trade off. A period is a time of release,renewal and reflection. I want to connect with my body through my cycle, to understand when I am ovulating and to personally appreciate the miracle that is the female reproductive system. Heck, I wanna have kids. I want to know that I CAN have kids. I want to know that my long term use of the contraceptive pill doesn’t necessarily equal chemical castration. (Sorry – that last bit was graphic. Here is a picture of Ryan Gosling to lighten the mood!) From here, I’m just going to keep trucking. While I am not 100% convinced I have PCOS (perhaps just polycystic ovaries as opposed to the syndrome) the best way I can see to treat my symptoms is by eating nourishing whole foods (I have had SO many people suggest this style of eating to me to improve PCOS symptoms) based around green leafy vegetables, fruits, organic meats, eggs, nuts and seeds and continue to avoid sugar, alcohol (more than can inhibit ovulation), dairy, soy milk (yep – signing off my weekly soy lattes), gluten and processedfoods. I’ll be getting plenty of exercise, sleep, acupuncture (read on the encouraging studies being done that link acupuncture to an improvement in ovulation in women with PCOS) and focussing on stress management and supporting my digestive system. Just all round general nourishment to get my body back into balance. __________________________________________________ I’m incredibly grateful I have embarked on this journey before wanting to start a family, because I imagine the stress of trying to fall pregnant while experiencing imbalances such as post-pill ammonorrhea and PCOS could be devastating. I continue to urge anyone who is taking the contraceptive pill or considering taking the contraceptive pill to do your research. Listen to your body. Ask questions. Don’t take everything you read to be truth (including what I have written here) and make your own decisions. Where to from here? If you’re looking at making positive health and lifestyle changes, I have loads of recipes,personal anecdotes and insights in my She Is Radiant eRange. I also recommend this eBook by nutritionist Kate Callaghan. Finally, if it’s PCOS specific information you’re looking for, I’d love to point you in the direction of Dr. Nat Kringoudis’ eCourse Please remember to speak to your own health professional team before making any significant changes to your lifestyle. __________________________________________________ Phew! Glad I got that out. Let’s get a discussion going here. Have you experienced any of the issues I’ve mentioned? What are your thought and experiences when it comes to the contraceptive pill and/or PCOS? — I’d love to send you some love. Join the tribe!
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