Anyone with PCOS tried cinnamon pills??

I dont know anything about cinamon and PCOS, (they say it is good for diabetics) But I use Vitex to help regulate my cycles. When my cycle doesnt wanna come I can take a couple (my bottle says 2 pills a day) and get it going. or I can continue on it and not have to worry about it trying to skip

I don't have PCOS but I get headaches if I eat to many carbs/sugar. If I take the cinnamon pills, it helps me to not get as much of a headache so I think it does help regulating the blood sugar.

I have heard that cinnamon is really good for weight loss but I haven't heard of it regarding PCOS. I also have PCOS and I have found healthy eating (lots of low glycemic index foods) and exercise works for me.

Cinnamon is definitely known to help regulate blood sugar. Here's a list of benefits from adding a small amount of cinnamon to your diet on a regular basis:

http://ezinearticles.com/?25-Health-Benefits-of-Cinnamon---A-Miraculous-Spice&id=1665340

There are similar articles all over the web. This one just had more of them listed.

I have suspected that I might have PCOS. I have a lot of the symptoms and I am VERY irregular. When I told my doctor, she wasn’t even concerned enough to make sure even though I told her I was concerned because I really want to get pregnant by the end of this year…anyway what is this Vitex?

I went to my doctor a few years ago because I had a concern because I wasn't getting pregnant. She found out I had PCOS and ended up putting me on Clomid and Glucophage( not sure about the spelling). Anyhow, I got pregnant with the first cycle of the pills. Now, my husband and I want to have another child but once again we are not having any luck. I thought maybe losing a bunch of weight might help. If not, I will be talking to the doctor about getting on those pills again.

Vitex is an natural supplement you can get at GNC

What is Vitex?
Other names: Vitex agnus castus, Agnus castus, chaste tree, monk's pepper

Vitex is a plant found in Asia and in Mediterranean countries. The part used medicinally is the dried fruit.

Why People Use Vitex
Vitex was used as a traditional folk remedy for a range of female conditions, such as post-partum hemorrhage and to help with the "passing of afterbirth". One of its alternate names, "chaste tree", comes from the historical belief that it can suppress libido.

Vitex does not actually contain hormones. It appears to increase progesterone by stimulating the release of a hormone called luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland. Vitex is also thought to normalize excessive prolactin levels and promote fertility.

•Female infertility

•PMS, especially breast tenderness, cramping, and headaches

•Acne, especially if it is related to the menstrual cycle

•Fibrocystic breast disease

•Heavy menstruation

•Menopausal symptoms
Side Effects and Safety Concerns
More common side effects include mild digestive upset or skin rash. Other side effects may include rapid heartbeat, hair loss, headache, dry mouth, nausea, rash, itching and bleeding between periods.

Vitex is not recommended during pregnancy. It shouldn't be used by nursing women unless under the guidance of a qualified health professional.

People with hormone dependent conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and cancers of the breast, ovaries, uterus or prostate shouldn't take vitex.

Small amounts of vitex could increase the production of breast milk in post-partum women. High doses may have the opposite effect and decrease the production of breast milk.

Vitex may affect levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. People with Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, or any other condition in which dopamine levels are affected should avoid vitex unless under the supervision of a qualified health professional.

Possible Interactions
Vitex may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives or female hormone replacement. It could also theoretically increase the risk of side effects.

Vitex could interfere with the effectiveness of drugs that increase dopamine, such as bromocriptine, cabergoline, carbidopa-levodopa, Mirapex or Requip, or decrease dopamine, such as chlorpromazine, clozapine (Clozaril), haloperidol (Haldol), metoclopramide (Reglan), Risperdal, Seroquel, thioridazine, trifluoperazine or Zyprexa

OMG Mericksmom! When I was on BC I was CRAZY!! My husband was like what is wrong with you lady!! I figured it out quickly and stopped taking that crap. Now I am a normal amount of crazy.

I have heard that cinnamon is really good for weight loss but I haven't heard of it regarding PCOS. I also have PCOS and I have found healthy eating (lots of low glycemic index foods) and exercise works for me.

I don't even know how to look for "low glycemic index foods" I have changed to wheat everything and i'm eating less potatoes i still eat corn like once a week but i'm working on that.

If you google it they will give you examples. Lots of whole grains.