Especially not if we can help. My question is, can the vitex work for me? We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. What is your advice? “Each month, like the cells in your womb, these endometriosis cells build up, then break down and bleed. I have been diagnosed PCOS (via blood test and symptoms) and deep infiltrating stage 4 endometriosis. My thyroid was also checked and was normal. I also don’t want the dr. treatments anymore. The last blood tests I took still showed low estradiol, low progesterone, low LH, high FSH and normal testosterone. I pray a lot. Need some new ideas for what to eat? Very helpful information. var d = new Date(); document.write(d.getFullYear());. I am hoping it’s a part of the process. © Copyright 2018 The Fertile Chick Online. This is not an easy journey. For endometriosis, you can take an extended-cycle pill, which means you have a few periods or eliminating your period completely. I’d love to do things the natural way but the stabbing pain in my pelvis and burning pain on my thighs likes to try to persuade me otherwise. No worries. I've been to the doctor several times but they just tell me it's due to stress and mental health. For women with PCOS – this can typically be because of insulin resistance. Each disease has its own “recommended” diet and i’m left feeling confused and isolated. The Center is an educational entity that exists to provide teen girls and young women with carefully researched health information, health education programs, and conferences. It was the case for me. Thank you for your input! Although drug treatments have not been found to improve fertility in women with endometriosis, the removal of cysts and scar tissue can increase chances of conception. Hi Lara, Experts suggest that they have been seeing many such women, who do not have all the classic symptoms but they still have been diagnosed with PCOS. So yes, pain got worse after treatment for pcos. Thank you for your information! 3. I lost so much hair, 4 inches of length – everyone asked me for months if I’d gotten a hair cut. Many women will receive their diagnosis of PCOS when they are having fertility issues, and along with PCOS, endometriosis is also a leading cause of infertility. I’ve been told by two doctors though that metformin and inositol (the two things that it seems most recommended for pcos!) Women with only endometriosis will not have such symptoms. What’s your location? Apparently high progesterone levels in the luteal phase can cause cyclical itching in some women who’ve had obstetric cholestasis. I may try to word it a bit more concisely and add it to the post. Thanks, Awww, it’s my pleasure @xoxojay dear.