8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS: A Proven Program to Reset Your Hormones, Repair Your Metabolism, and Restore Your Fertility

I bought this book because I saw a YouTube video of Dr. Fiona as a guest on a PCOS podcast. I was specifically looking for info on natural ways of dealing with PCOS and perimenopause and I saw that this book had a section on that so I got it.It's the book I wish I would have had 30 years ago. I've been trying to treat my PCOS naturally for just about that long. Back when you couldn't even buy Myo or D-chiro inositol and had to eat buckwheat and cantaloupe to get it, BUT were trying to limit carbs.In the past 6 months, without knowing this book existed, I've implement 90% of what is in this book because my numbers (A1C, insulin, testosterone, etc.) started looking scarier than ever. I do natural treatments, so through research, I was able to get a regimen down and have been vigilant for 6 months, as opposed to skating by for the past 20 years.The same week I bought this book, I had my numbers tested again. As I read each chapter and checked off the things I'd changed (almost everything she suggests. I do eat more beef than she recommends -but locally raised, grass fed, and I still do dairy -but raw and only cheese and cream), my results started trickling in. A1C well within normal limits, fasting insulin down to normal, testosterone from extremely high to normal. It all confirmed that this is the right track for me. I've lost 75lbs, 45 of that in the past 5 months. I've gone from size 28 to 18.I still have a long way to go and this book showed me where I can improve. Even though my iron is "lab normal" she recommends getting it to optimal (above 70) to stop and reverse hair loss. And there are a couple of supplements I didn't think were super important, but she does a great job of explaining why they are, so I'll start those.The section on menopause was helpful and I'd love to see her write a whole book on that!If you have PCOS and are looking for results, GET THIS BOOK and implement the recommendations. Especially if you're naturally minded.

I am 48. I've suffered from lots of crappy symptoms over the last 10 years after giving birth to my kids late in life. After receiving virtually no help from our traditional medical system.... I got desperate and sought a "hormone specialist" that basically prescribed a mess of stuff that made my previous symptoms seem like a walk in the park. I was left with a case of self-diagnosed PCOS. I had super high testosterone, super low progesterone (despite taking 400mg per day of micronized progesterone), elevated levels of DHEA,...and a complete inability to shed one pound. A thyroid that didn't work...even with the "ideal" non-dessicated Thyroid doses. I was in complete hormone hell.I saw more doctors....the options were more hormones. I'd been in stirrups too many times. I'd endured pelvic u/s to learn of my multiple cysts, and underwent a really painful endometrial biopsy:( I'd trusted too many times. Gynecologists seemed uncaring and unaware and UNABLE to help me with my problem. I was stressed...but more, I was SICK OF IT ALL. I was looking to clean up my mess.....specifically get rid of all the excess testosterone in my system when I ran across this book: "8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS" by Fiona McCulloch. (AN AWESOME BOOK ON FEMALE HEALTH EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE PCOS). I bought some Vitex, and some Myo & C-Chiro Inositol, and some Saw Palmetto. SEVEN days later....the heavens opened and I had a period after 95 days of nothing but pelvic pain and no bleeding. I immediately knew something was working....because instead of just unfamiliar pelvic pain - the old pre-menstrual mechanics, that felt familiar, started to happen.*I'll have to provide an update as I attempt to completely regulate my cycle. But, I now believe I can.*Note: I was nowhere near menopause when I started my foray into Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) treatment. My advice is: Seek natural options. Learn as much as you can. Don't place your health blindly in the hands of allopathic doctors. I'm out for now....but I am so thankful for this book!!!! Dr. Fiona is an absolute Einstein, humanitarian, and just overall Rock Star. Her book has been a God-Send....and I hope other health care professionals - particularly naturopaths that possess incredibly specialized knowledge - start sharing with the world like Dr. Fiona did. It is sometimes impossible in some locales to find ANY doctor who will look at root causes and special cases.... Sometimes self-help is all one is left with!!! Thank God for doctors like Dr. Fiona who supply such detailed, yet simple information on natural remedies (but also listing the traditional medicine RX) that are available. This book is an A+++++. Bonus: She knew what the heck MTHFR was. I have a copy of the C677T mutation....and I love that she credits it as an issue to be dealt with while managing your hormones!!!!

As a woman who is studying to become a midwife, I find this book full of great information with many great research articles and books to back it all up. I am excited to put this newfound knowledge to use in my future as a midwife.