Herbs for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is when a woman's hormones are out of balance and she may have problems getting pregnant. One in every 15 women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The symptoms are excessive hair growth, infertility, acne, weight gain, irregular periods and depression. There are herbs women can take to help with the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, but those who have it must be treated by a doctor too.

Evening Primrose

• Evening Primrose is used to help treat PMS and skin problems associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It also helps with irregular periods and could help prevent high cholesterol, heart disease and blood pressure problems that can be caused by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Chasteberry

• Chasteberry is also known as Vitex and Angus Cactus, and is used to treat symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Chasteberry has a positive effect on the pituitary gland, which helps keep hormones balanced.

Don Quai

• Don Quai is a popular Chinese herb used to treat many female problems; it is also known as "female ginseng." Don Quai can help with the endocrine system, the liver, PMS and irregular periods.

Black Cohosh

• Black Cohosh can also help with the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Black Cohosh helps with irregular periods and PMS, and amenorrhea.

Saw Palmetto

• Saw Palmetto is sometimes used to treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Saw Palmetto is an anti-androgen, which means it can be used to treat most of the symptoms and side effects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.