Inofolic Alpha – PCOS Supplement for Women, for Life - Female Hormone Balance - 4000mg Myo-Inositol - 100mg Alpha-lactalbumin - 400ug Folic Acid – Powder, 30 Sachets

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Each vitamin and/ or mineral can be taken individually, however many patients choose to take them in the form of a multi vitamin. Each manufacturer will produce a multi vitamin with varying amounts of the active ingredients, for this reason you should seek medical advice from your health care professional prior to starting any new supplement. MO22 so sorry for your loss as well 😔 how are you faring? My pregnancy lasted 14.5 half weeks and I never stopped the metformin. I wasn’t advised to as I was under the care of my normal GP and he didn’t know much around this. I had a appointment booked with a OBGYN due to the PCOS/metformin and some pregnancy concerns I had but the appointment was scheduled for the end of my 2nd trimester :/ not that it would’ve done much good by then and it was the midwife who referred me as she was also unsure about continuing the metformin throughout my pregnancy and what the medical advise around this should’ve been 😩.

Unfortunately, women with PCOS can be at increased risk of metabolic syndrome (high blood sugar levels, obesity, abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels and high blood pressure), which increases your risk of type II diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Insulin resistance is linked to metabolic factors like weight management and heart health, so myo-inositol reduces cholesterol levels and blood pressure by improving insulin sensitivity. How much myo-inositol should I be taking for PCOS? There are many reasons why so many of us have difficulties with fertility. With 1 in 6 couples needing medical help to get pregnant and the causes of infertility being almost equally spread between men and women, it’s important to understand what factors can impact your fertility. Aside from any obvious medical health problems, lifestyle choices, environmental factors, diet and age can affect the chances of getting pregnant. For example, fertility in women starts to drop after reaching 35. This is because the age of the egg is a critical factor in achieving pregnancy. Women with PCOS often have difficulty ovulating and therefore have problems conceiving. Epidemiological studies have shown environmental factors have played a part in sperm counts dropping over the last 50 years and this trend continues. Even men with a ‘normal’ sperm count can have other problems such as DNA fragmentation, which can cause infertility and increase the incidence of miscarriage. Optimise your fertility In terms of the other symptoms of PCOS, much to my dismay I’ve not noticed a significant difference in weight or hirsutism 😓 the myo-inositol did a LOT for regulating my cycle, I mean it still is no 28 day cycle but I was able to have a nice 35 day average and I always knew it was definitely coming. Before starting the supplements I would go 2-3 months with nothing (sometimes more) and it would be an unpleasant surprise whenever AF did decide to show up 😩😅The increased risk of developing the above factors has been published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Green Top Guide No 33 [2] . These factors are seen more frequently in PCOS women and can predispose to cardiovascular disease (heart problems and/or possibly strokes) and the onset of type 2 diabetes. For anyone who is wondering whether to buy or not, this journey is hideous with so many unspoken struggles, well what I can say it won’t do any harm to at least try it, it works for many many people. I’m giving the product 5 stars regardless as the product is great quality and the customer service was second to none. If I buy again and it suddenly starts working I’ll revise the review Inositol has taken social media by storm, with influencers raving about the benefits of supplementation — not just for PCOS. But with any supplementation, scientific evidence should be your guide. Greff, D et al. Inositol is an effective and safe treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology volume 21, Article number: 10 (2023)

Taken during treatment it has been shown to improve egg and embryo quality and reduce the risk of Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS). It can be taken throughout pregnancy and reduces the incidence of gestational diabetes (GDM). In terms of taking the sachet, it does have a slight sweet taste. My friend recommended I take it with warm water so the powder can dissolve. At first it made me gag a little but I’m used to it now and I take it with half a glass of water instead of a whole glass (also a mistake I made). Overall I’m hopeful!!Donne, M et al. Effects of three treatment modalities (diet, myoinositol or myoinositol associated with D-chiro-inositol) on clinical and body composition outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2019; 23 (5): 2293-230 Engage in physical exercise every day. This is much easier if you are able to find a form of exercise that you enjoy, so try out a number of different options to see what works for you