[armuline]

Hi armulin,

With pcos you're already starting at high levels because of risk factors like obesity or insulin resistance, or increased levels of LH to low levels of FSH causing an imbalance. It's not a prerequisite to what you're currently doing, more of a suggestion if your PCOS has the above mentioned risk factors.

Androgens can be taken everyday for different reasons, e.g. Spiro for menstrual irregularities, or PCOS. Or cypro for hirsutism, etc. 

Are you working on developing on plan?

Thanks for your response!

Yep I'm working on a plan. I was tested a couple of years ago (can't get tested at the moment) and the below were my notable results, I don't have the exact figures to hand:

Luteal phase

- High LH to FSH ratio (7:1)

- High total and free testosterone (both above reference range)

- Low progesterone

- I didn't get tested for estrogen at the time

Based on the above I've decided on the following as my plan:

- Reishi tincture as my AA throughout cycle (I have hirsutism so probably have high DHT)

- Progesterone cream during luteal

- PM during follicular

(I would have to guess the above since my cycle is v. irregular)

- I also already take D3, K2, MSM & magnesium for general health reasons

- I'm very skinny so will try to increase calorie intake too

Would you suggest then due to my LH levels that I pause reishi during the luteal phase? I didn't know there would be drawbacks to take it throughout. Is there anything else about my proposed program that sticks out to be changed?