I’ve struggled with super oily skin, irregular periods, and acne since I started puberty. I started taking myo- inositol along with coq10 and my husband and I were able to conceive after a year of barely ovulating! Acne also cleared up🙏🏼 more people should be talking about this
I've been diagnosed with pcos since I was 13 yrs old. I'm 33 now, and never ever heard of this supplement from my gynecologist or endocrinologist. Thank you so muchfor sharing. I hated taking hormones and the side effects on me were horrible.
Unbelievible! I have spent most of my life dealing with PCOS. Went off BC about 15 years ago because of side effects but still on spirilonolacone. 30 years ago my dermatologist diagnosed me! Not my GYN! Why did they never say anything despite ovaries full of cycts! Just kept pushing BC as a fix and it was not! I am definitely looking into this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Same thing happened to me! As a teenager my obgy just told me “ you have cyst and you need to take BC for that”… Fast forward, I went to a endocrinologist and that is when I finally got educated about PCOS in a effective way
The gyn is not properly trained on normal issues…. They could have not known as pcos actually isn’t a reproductive syndrome…it’s an endocrine symptom…. So you should have seen an endocrinologist
@dannyt7269 it's a steroid for acne. Steroids speed up the way the body works. Some of them (not sure about this one) increase the Blood Glucose of a person. So I would think it * may * be contraindicated in some people with PCOS.
Just remember girls, there are different types of PCOS. Mine is Adrenal. Most doctors aren't even aware of the types and will simply put it under the umbrella of PCOS without distinction. This is valuable knowledge to have! Thank you Doctor Dray for covering this. It's something a lot of women deal with yet is one of the most brushed off conditions to have. Most doctors have no idea what this world for women even entails and will simply offer birth control as an only source of help. It can be debilitating for most. I don't get how doctors can be so quick to work miracles for trans men to be more feminine yet when us women want to just feel like a woman and need help, especially with hirsutism, it's considered cosmetic. I'm so over it. 😒
It's something like 80% of PCOS is an insulin issue. And we get no help. So gosh I don't know how the non insulin resistance PCOSers get the right help 😢. GP's are mostly useless.
I've been using Ovasitol for the last 2 years and it fully changed my life. I had never had a regular period (not even on birth control) until I added an inositol supplement. My skin is clear with the exception of maybe a small breakout right before my period.
I am have been struggling with PCOS for many years, menstrual cycle delays, facial hair, acne and abnormal weight gain… I have tried birth control + spironolactone and I could not tolerate the side effects. 4 months ago my endocrinologist prescribed metformin and I have been doing a very low carb diet with daily exercise and I am finally having my period on time and I am losing weight, also the facial hair grown is way lower. Thank you so much for sharing this video! That means a lot to me and I’ll definitely discuss this supplement with my endocrinologist on my next visit.
Thank you doctor dray for bringing awareness to PCOS. A reminder though to anyone who is interested in inositol as a supplement, it is not recommended for people with bipolar disorder
I have struggled with my weight and acne ever since puberty, and my acne didn't really get better when my doctor prescribed Apri birth control. The only times I've lost weight was when I have been exercising intensely, like 1-2hrs a day. I'm excited to try myoinositol, both in food and supplement form
My PCOS made my life miserable. I finally had an emergency total hysterectomy due to severe bleeding, fibroids, etc. I started on HRT, estrogen patch and have never felt better. I also stopped my metformin and started on a Berberine supplement, going for bloodwork to check if this is the right answer for me. Thank you for sharing you knowledge!! Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
I'm always grateful about your videos. I have PCOS, I've been struggling with back acne for years and now my husband and I are going to start to conceive. So, we need a lot of information as this to talk with the doctors. Thank you
Another fantastic educational opportunity for a complex issue. Thank you so much. You have prepared folks to have deep conversations with their physicians. 🙏🏻💜
Thank you so much Doctor Andrea for pointing out other alternative options when everything else is prohibitive or not so good for us and also give us the opportunity to talk with our doctors and pick these options out if they are approved by them in the first place ❤😊. ConstructiveTalk with the doctors is necessary because that builds a healthy relationship between "You" and the Doctor or Doctors and nurtures a step by step building of the so called trust ❤. Have a great Day Doctor 🌞 Andrea and of course everyone here 🌞🌜❤.
I took Myo-inositol for 2 weeks. It triggered a heavy period. I was bleeding for 5 weeks straight and had to consult a doctor. I was prescribed progestin based pill to make the bleeding stop. More research needs to be put into Myo-inositol to understand its safety and exhaustive side effects.
its literally ruining my mental health haha i gotta do something about it its just difficult finding the courage to get there. thank you for the video! 🥰
Dr. Dray you are the fairy godmother of knowledge that needs to be shared!! Thank you so much for explaining PCOS in depth as well as giving suggestions for us to discuss with our doctors.
Thankfully I don't suffer from this condition but I know a couple of people that do. I know this information will be helpful to so many. Thanks, as always, for all you do. Happy Wednesday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a blessed evening. 💞
I literally got so happy when I saw this video. Please cover more on PCOS and pcos caused acne/skin issue. Would love to see what products could help with pcos acne. I've heard 14% Azaleic acid helps with hormonal / pcos acne.. Is that correct???
Such an informative video. I am taking prenatals (planning for baby) and realized it contained inositol and I believe that is what cleared my acne (pretty quickly, in about 3 weeks).
I also developed type 2 diabetes after PCOS. I am so very insulin resistant. I believe it’s from exposure to lots of chemicals growing up. A doctor told me that. My mom used to put those RAID bombs at night for roaches. It’ll get in my throat and I would cough so bad and throw up. She used them about 2 to 3 times. As long as my sugars are very very tightly controlled my periods are normal. But if my sugars are slightly elevated I spot 3-4 days before my period comes. In order to be tightly controlled I either fast a lot throughout the day which means I’m starving, or B. I’m on a high dose of metformin and I could eat.
Birth control pills worked wonders on clearing up my acne. I am fortunate because I tolerate them very well and now they are helping mask perimenopause symptoms. I am fortunate in that I was able to control my PCOS through diet and exercise for a long time. My PCOS and acne started showing up again after 10 years of no medication when I hit early perimenopause. I fast 11 hours a night and eat a balanced diet (weight watchers winning points circa 2002) which does include carbs and exercise, all which helped me a lot. The wonky weight issues are not a joke. I was obese for most of my 20s; the combination of blood sugar swings and the body's propensity for weight gain made it extraordinarily difficult to lose weight. Took me 6 years of tracking everything to lose 50 lbs, then things got a lot better. PCOS is really hard for a young woman to deal with because it takes a toll on her experience as a woman. The body hair and acne and excess weight... it's hard for young women. I'm glad we are learning more about how to manage it better.
Trialing myself on this supplement. Discontinued my birth control I’ve been taking since I was 16. Haven’t had a “real” period since I was a teen. Taking this supplement twice a day for the next 3-6 months and tracking how I feel and any changes ! Excited !
I've started taking this a few days ago, and my hirsutism has improved so far with my facial hair and my skin feels so soft and clear. It's amazing truly. I used to have to shave my face 2x a day, now almost once a day and super soft skin
Why is no one talking about this? I have been recommended to take DIM, calcium glucarate, but no one has ever mentioned this supplement. Thank you Dr. Dray. I’m menopausal and still have the PCOS androgenic issues.
It’s commonly mentioned in holistic spaces. But doctors only get paid when they assign a medicine, not supplements so they’re less likely to promote them. And holistic medicine isn’t taken seriously.
excellent video, thank you for making it. i’d encourage women who suspect they struggle with pcos but haven’t had luck addressing it with their gynecologist to seek out an endocrinologist who specializes in pcos. in addition to what dr. dray mentioned i would emphasize weight loss and lifestyle changes. these have profound effects on the hormonal function even though they might not seem to be obviously related. managing pcos in the long run is similar to a skin care routine in that it requires dedication and consistency.
Came here to say that I first watched this video while struggling with hormonal acne, among other symptoms, suspecting that they were due to PCOS. I started taking myo-inositol 2.5 months ago because I did not want to go back to spironolactone, and my acne is 90% better! I have no side effects from this supplement that I’ve seen so far, and I even crave sugar less (I think because my body is actually processing sugar properly now). Wanted to share my success!!
Hello Dr. Dray. I have an interesting idea for a video based on an experiment I have been doing this last week: So last week I bought one of those "$100" UV cameras off amazon to see how well I was removing sunscreen in the evening (not the SPF level). It does a great job. I tested Purito oil cleanser followed by a water based cream cleanser, CeraVe hydrating/foaming oil cleanser, La Roche Posay water based cleanser, Vanicream, etc. Long story short: It's amazing even after a double cleanse how much of the Korean chemical sunscreens are left and show up on the UV camera. Since they absorb into the skin, I expected there to still be a "dark area" on the UV camera, but even three days later and after multiple washes, I was surprised by how long Korean sunscreens last (and these are not water resistant ones either). I had applied these sunscreens to my forearm for testing. The physical sunscreens removed much easier. I tested Elta MD UV Restore, Isntree Watery Sun Gel, and Anua Heartleaf chemical sunscreen. It kind of makes me wonder if the "absorbed" portions of the chemical sunscreens could potentially cause breakouts or if has no real impact at all and perhaps the only portion being removed by cleansing is any residue left on the skin surface. I much prefer Korean chemical sunscreens. Regards- Brett
Reading your experience with physical sunscreen washing off better than chemical sunscreen doesn’t surprise me, but I’m curious if the left over chemical sunscreen has the same effect as applying a fresh layer? If so, that’s pretty cool that chemical filters are that potent.
thats interesting. i dont use korean sunscreens because they mostly not waterproof, i get sweaty very easily. but redaing this makes me reconsider.... have you tried waterproof sunscreens? do they stay even more after cleansing?
@db-gb5xi Yes but they were talking about testing the effectiveness of SPF (as in if one is putting enough sunscreen on to get the recommended SPF levels on their face), they were NOT talking about the removal of sunscreen. Those are two very different issues and the point of my experiment was to see how much sunscreen was left over after cleansing with different products. I have yet to see anyone discussing what I was testing about sunscreen removal. Regardless, you would be shocked as to how much chemical sunscreen is left in/on the skin after a double cleanse. Whether the absorbed chemicals are an issue in terms of breakouts or not, I do not know. I much prefer chemical sunscreens as I have a beard, but I also like the idea of removing all of the sunscreen when I am done cleansing and for that, physical sunscreens do remove better based on my UV camera tests. Chalk it up to too much time on my hands and curiosity lol. I suppose the ultimate goal of mine was to see how much it takes to get the skin clean of SPF, while at the same time not over drying the skin. I do not use the UV camera to asses the SPF levels of sunscreen as I just put two fingers worth of SPF on my face. Regards- Brett
Hey, I am very confused about soy as many sources online say that it can actually worsen acne. Have you any experience using soy isoflavones or related supplements.
@pancakebears hi! I do experience some side effects but they are not intense or annoying enough that I feel I need to come off my birth control. The side effects could be different for everyone and also depend on which pill you take and your own body. Talk to your doctor about it :)
wow thank you for this video! i havent seen such a helpful in depth pcos video before!! i have pcos and started seeing a nutritionist for help with my weight and she recommended this supplement. i was feeling discouraged that it might not be helpful so i havent been consistent using it. now that ive seen this ill give it a real shot. you really give hope dr dray thank you!!
It's interesting that none of the patients taking Myo-Inositol reported side effects because most of the forums I've read of people taking it report digestive side effects like nausea and diarrhea. Dizziness seems to be quite common too. I have emetophobia (fear of vomiting) so this supplement is likely off the table for me until I can work past my phobia (which I'm working on with a therapist). Birth control and spiro are off the table as well. I have had decent luck getting my cycle to be more regular with vitamin D supplementation (I had a diagnosed deficiency and I test regularly to ensure my levels aren't getting too high), it's not perfect but much more regular than it was before I started Vitamin D. I just wish that I could figure out a good solution for the hirsutism because I feel so gross with all my chin hairs.
I have stomach cancer in my family and I watched my dad throw up until he died, basically. It was horrifying. Torture. I have had a messed up stomach since I was a teen. I have had several supplements and multivitamins and especially antibiotics make me throw up when I take them on an empty stomach or when I’m nervous. Inositol causes me zero upset stomach no matter if I ate or my stomach is empty. If that helps!
I have pcos and I have greasy skin skin tags high cholesterol absent periods and extra hair growth on my thighs and stomach but I don't have the cysts on my ovaries. I've recently lost 23 pounds I'm eating less but I hate pcos it sucks. I gotta start taking my metformin again but I don't have high insulin I don't think I've done blood work a lot of times. But ty for this video dr dray 😊
Thank you for this info! I have PCOS and Hashimoto's syndrome. I am nearing the end of being able to cover my pattern hair loss (even with hair powder) and may have to consider wearing a wig within the next year or so. I started using Rosemary oil (with pumpkin seed oil) on my scalp and went back to eating meat and taking supplements and vitamins like Multi, vitamin D, iron (I was anemic for a long time). I understand there are far worse side effects than hair loss (I've been relatively lucky and haven't had any acne) but being a woman it is emotionally frustrating to deal with. Spirnlactone was suggested to me but I am avoiding it due to the potential side effects. I have Myo-Inositol at home and just haven't dove in to using it yet. This might be enough consider starting.
Hello, this comment is exactly me. I do have regular periods n no acne and have been ok for years without BC. But my hair loss is unreal. Has myo inositol helped unsince this comment hair wise and anything else wise? I'm not sure of it's ok to take if U do have regular periods. My pco has been confirmed on ultrasounds. Thankyou I hope u see this
I do not have PCOS but I have severe periods that are incredibly painful. I have IBD which can make them more painful. Anyway, I read about inositol last year and it has been super helpful for the pain and heaviness. I honestly got used to wearing Depends diapers due to the flow and mess my period was like. Just easier than washing my underwear, pajamas and sheets daily. It has to be taken daily in order to work. I tried to take a break to see if it did anything and my period was actually more severe than before so the bounce back of not taking is hell. I take 1/2 -1 tsp daily (on the higher side close to my period). It’s a tasteless powder I put in my tea. I take it in the morning because it disrupts my sleep taking it later on.
Thank you! Mine were always fine until my late twenties. I am not sure why they started to be so severe but they completely disable me for several days a month. I literally am in a ball curled up crying for days. I am 34 now and cant wait for menopause.
It's a bit overwhelming to see how many women found this useful having PCOS; me, I'm dealing with acne and as a male, can't get PCOS but do have a slight overproduction of male hormones and all the jazz that comes with it, specially that oily T zone, cystic acne and lots of body hair. Hopefully myo-inositol will be the once and for all solution.
The root cause of PCOS is chronic hyperglycemia. Chronic hyperglycemia causes two health conditions that spawn all other PCOS symptoms: 1) Elevated systemic glycation 2) Chronic hyperinsulinemia The hormone imbalances you mentioned are not the cause of PCOS, but are merely symptoms of chronic hyperglycemia. If you fix the blood sugar problem, you fix everything else This is why cery-low-carb diets are so effective at treating PCOS. When you significantly reduce carb intake, your blood sugar management basically goes on auto pilot and remains normal and steady. This allows your body to come out of survival mode, and begin healing. Don't treat the symptoms like hornone imbalance, etc. Treat the root cause which is chronic elevated blood sugar.
Myo-inositol was not sufficient to help my acne. It did help regulate my period, but I had to add spirinolactone twice a day in addition to inositol to see a real difference with my acne.
I take the spanish supplement that also has the name PCOS~ I have been taking it for years and while it helps, I am not sure if it was that helpful! but since it has other components like B12, B6, folic acid, etc, it's good enough for me!
@DrDrayzday does myo-inositol interact with doxycycline? I’m on doxy for rosacea/SIBO, but I would really like to try inositol as well. I have unbalanced hormonal levels (higher androgens) and acne.
I take myoinositol and it works. The first time I tried it it cleared my skin 100% I took 2g, unfortunately the suplement I took is no longer available. Now I take different brand inositol 3g it works but not as great, I would say 80%. Also you may get bloating and lose stools, especially with prolonged usage. I do struggle with that when using inositol, when I stop taking it acne comes back.
Hi. I had had PCOS since college and now in my late 30s. I was wondering if this condition also has a link to my eczema that has been worsen through the years. Thank you for your informative videos as always.
KUDOS DR DRAY for sharing this information 👏👏👏 For me, it’s too late as I’ve been in menopause and my puberty was in the 60s before you were born. I suffered from so much hirsutism and acne and doctors didn’t know about PCOS then. So it was decades of electrolysis and waxing etc. at least I didn’t have alopecia but later I also suffered from fibroids and the only treatment I could get was a uterine embolization. The effect of those fibroids was terrible anemia during my periods. QUESTION, is there a connection between PCOS and fibroids? Would myocarditis-inositol help? Anything for menopause? Thanks for all you do. ❣️
Thank you for another informative video! Could you maybe make a video about ingredients to avoid in champoos or conditioner's? Or do you have already done one? Would like to know more skin gentle shampoos because of acne and sensitive scalp. Anyway, have a nice week! Looking forward to your Vlogs! Kind regards
Check out Dr Dray's video, seen hair care for acne prone skin. I've also seen sensitive skin derm videos recommending vanicream shampoo and conditioner.
I struggle with get pregnant but thank goodness I have 3 children now 🙏 the dr also sent me the pill that your are talking I just can pronounce that name it makes me to pee a lot
Interesting fact about hormonal birth control is Women with Adhd tend to respond really poorly/severe depression etc on it, vs non-adhd women's from some studies I red about recently.
Hi dr. Dray. Writing from Perú. Have been a fan of your videos for a while. I was wondering can you please make a video about products vitamins supplements that one can take after stopping birth control pills to help deal with acne hair loss etc ( symptoms of getting off the pill) ? Would be so grateful thanks so much
THere's a study that indicated that a ratio of 40 to 1 myo to d-chiro inositol is best for fertility. One of the PCOS educators I follow went into this in detail.
This is the best explanation of causes I've seen. Many of the "experts" make it sound like it's caused by insulin resistance, implying it's our fault. There is actually a high percentage of women with PCOS who have eating disorders because they are being shamed. It's really complex. We need clarity and compassion, not blame. By the way, even thin women with PCOS can have the metabolic issues, including diabetes.
My dermatologist prescribed it to me a few years ago and I didn’t follow because at that point I didn’t want to take supplements but I really wanna try this now.😅
You explained my PCOS better than my doctor lol
I’ve struggled with super oily skin, irregular periods, and acne since I started puberty. I started taking myo- inositol along with coq10 and my husband and I were able to conceive after a year of barely ovulating! Acne also cleared up🙏🏼 more people should be talking about this
Did you just take myo-inositol or mixed with D-chiro?
Could you please share if you were diagnosed with PCOS or your symptoms could have been caused by something else?
I was diagnosed with pcos 3 months prior and I did take a mixed supplement, myo & d-chiro inositol
@@lizzwilson8931 thank you for sharing!
Hi! What form do you take it in? (as in does it come in a pill or a powder)
PCOS is so troubling for some- I am so happy to see this. 💜💜💜
very frustrating to cope with
How about non congenital hyperplasia? If you know how to two relate please if you can do a video! Please!
I clicked so fast and jumped with joy that you’re covering PCOS. Long time subscriber here. Love your videos.
I've been diagnosed with pcos since I was 13 yrs old. I'm 33 now, and never ever heard of this supplement from my gynecologist or endocrinologist. Thank you so muchfor sharing. I hated taking hormones and the side effects on me were horrible.
Omg yes more pcos videos !
thanks for watching
Unbelievible! I have spent most of my life dealing with PCOS. Went off BC about 15 years ago because of side effects but still on spirilonolacone. 30 years ago my dermatologist diagnosed me! Not my GYN! Why did they never say anything despite ovaries full of cycts! Just kept pushing BC as a fix and it was not! I am definitely looking into this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Find Dr. Berg here on YT, learn how to end PCOS like my daughter did.
Same thing happened to me! As a teenager my obgy just told me “ you have cyst and you need to take BC for that”… Fast forward, I went to a endocrinologist and that is when I finally got educated about PCOS in a effective way
What does the Spironelactone help you with? My dr suggested it.
The gyn is not properly trained on normal issues…. They could have not known as pcos actually isn’t a reproductive syndrome…it’s an endocrine symptom…. So you should have seen an endocrinologist
@dannyt7269 it's a steroid for acne. Steroids speed up the way the body works. Some of them (not sure about this one) increase the Blood Glucose of a person. So I would think it * may * be contraindicated in some people with PCOS.
Just remember girls, there are different types of PCOS. Mine is Adrenal. Most doctors aren't even aware of the types and will simply put it under the umbrella of PCOS without distinction. This is valuable knowledge to have! Thank you Doctor Dray for covering this. It's something a lot of women deal with yet is one of the most brushed off conditions to have. Most doctors have no idea what this world for women even entails and will simply offer birth control as an only source of help. It can be debilitating for most. I don't get how doctors can be so quick to work miracles for trans men to be more feminine yet when us women want to just feel like a woman and need help, especially with hirsutism, it's considered cosmetic. I'm so over it. 😒
It's something like 80% of PCOS is an insulin issue. And we get no help. So gosh I don't know how the non insulin resistance PCOSers get the right help 😢. GP's are mostly useless.
Thank you for bringing awareness to PCOS.
I was just diagnosed with PCOS and have never even heard of it, so this information is super helpful
I've been using Ovasitol for the last 2 years and it fully changed my life. I had never had a regular period (not even on birth control) until I added an inositol supplement. My skin is clear with the exception of maybe a small breakout right before my period.
Qué marca utilizas?
Saludos desde México 🫶
What time of day do you take it?
@@crimsonskiss It works best for me if I take it after lunch and dinner.
I am have been struggling with PCOS for many years, menstrual cycle delays, facial hair, acne and abnormal weight gain… I have tried birth control + spironolactone and I could not tolerate the side effects. 4 months ago my endocrinologist prescribed metformin and I have been doing a very low carb diet with daily exercise and I am finally having my period on time and I am losing weight, also the facial hair grown is way lower. Thank you so much for sharing this video! That means a lot to me and I’ll definitely discuss this supplement with my endocrinologist on my next visit.
Thank you doctor dray for bringing awareness to PCOS. A reminder though to anyone who is interested in inositol as a supplement, it is not recommended for people with bipolar disorder
Why?
Thank you for the suggestion of Myo-Inositol as I am a PCOS/diabetes patient. :) Just texted my PCP about it.
I have struggled with my weight and acne ever since puberty, and my acne didn't really get better when my doctor prescribed Apri birth control. The only times I've lost weight was when I have been exercising intensely, like 1-2hrs a day. I'm excited to try myoinositol, both in food and supplement form
Not only did I grow more hair with inositol, my insomnia is gone. I only take 2 grams in the morning, great stuff.
What kind do you use?
@@Sadie873 The label just says Inositol, it's a powder. I've tried several brands in powder or capsule form, they all work.
You grew more hair with inositol? I deal with hirsutism so I just wanted to check in to see if maybe this was a typo? Do you maybe grow less hair now?
The hair grew in my head, not the rest of my body.@@ashleighmihalko6915
@@ashleighmihalko6915she probably means more hair on her scalp. Inositol is suppose to balance the hair growth…normal scalp hair and less facial hair.
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 16. It can be really difficult to deal with. Thank you for talking about myo-inositol! I started taking it last year.
What about your result???
Thank you for discussing PCOS. My daughter has it.
As new derm PA just trying to learn how to give the best care, you're a literal godsend!
My PCOS made my life miserable. I finally had an emergency total hysterectomy due to severe bleeding, fibroids, etc. I started on HRT, estrogen patch and have never felt better. I also stopped my metformin and started on a Berberine supplement, going for bloodwork to check if this is the right answer for me.
Thank you for sharing you knowledge!!
Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
I get very painful back acne because of my PCOS and Dr. Drays videos have helped me so much .❤❤❤ Thank you Dr. Dray for everything you do ❤❤
great timing! I just started taking a myo-inositol & d-chiro inositol supplement this week. Already my skin in looking better.
Can you share where you get it & the reputable name/brand you've found? Thanks.
Flo, ovarian support
Ovasitol is another good one.
@@aliciar5410 thank you !!
Qué marca utilizas?
Saludos desde México 🫶
I'm always grateful about your videos. I have PCOS, I've been struggling with back acne for years and now my husband and I are going to start to conceive. So, we need a lot of information as this to talk with the doctors. Thank you
So interesting!! I have suffered with acne all my life and I'm 40. Thank you for the information!!
I feel you
This hurts me so much.
I have been taking this already! Yay! I’m glad I’m on the right route. My period came on time this month and I’ve only been taking it about 3 weeks!
That sounds great. Did you see an improvement in your acne as well?
@@schoolaesthetic I took Accutane for my acne so I can’t say really. 😭
Another fantastic educational opportunity for a complex issue. Thank you so much. You have prepared folks to have deep conversations with their physicians. 🙏🏻💜
Thank you for this video. I suffer from pcos and pregnancy is nearly impossible. Still trying❤
Hang in there. The shots worked for me eventually.
Metformin worked for me, if you can take it.
@@nakiapressley4910 Thank you 😊 🙏 I am unable but thank you
Thank you for providing all this info for free ❤🥰
You are so welcome!
Another very informative video from Dr. Dray. Very grateful to have an evidence-based doctor providing this resource!
Thank you so much Doctor Andrea for pointing out other alternative options when everything else is prohibitive or not so good for us and also give us the opportunity to talk with our doctors and pick these options out if they are approved by them in the first place ❤😊. ConstructiveTalk with the doctors is necessary because that builds a healthy relationship between "You" and the Doctor or Doctors and nurtures a step by step building of the so called trust ❤. Have a great Day Doctor 🌞 Andrea and of course everyone here 🌞🌜❤.
thanks for watching! Happy Wednesday!
I’ve been using this for 3 months and it has been life changing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I love that Dr Dray is treatment modality agnostic. If there’s evidence for safety and efficacy I love that it’s something she’ll discuss.
I took Myo-inositol for 2 weeks. It triggered a heavy period. I was bleeding for 5 weeks straight and had to consult a doctor. I was prescribed progestin based pill to make the bleeding stop.
More research needs to be put into Myo-inositol to understand its safety and exhaustive side effects.
Happy Wednesday Dr Dray so excited to be here I live for this ❤️
Morning!
@@DrDrayzday ❤
Greetings David Shabas hope u r well n Happy Wednesday😀👍💜….
@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Wednesday Whitney😀👍
I dont have pcos only endometriosis. Myo inositol and spearmint have both improved my acne and hirsutism
Have you been informed about any contraindications or are you taking it indefinitely and every day?
its literally ruining my mental health haha i gotta do something about it its just difficult finding the courage to get there. thank you for the video! 🥰
Dr. Dray you are the fairy godmother of knowledge that needs to be shared!! Thank you so much for explaining PCOS in depth as well as giving suggestions for us to discuss with our doctors.
THANK YOU SO MUCH DR. DRAY!!! This came at the perfect timing for me, I love this. ❤
thanks for watching
Thankfully I don't suffer from this condition but I know a couple of people that do. I know this information will be helpful to so many. Thanks, as always, for all you do. Happy Wednesday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a blessed evening. 💞
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I literally got so happy when I saw this video. Please cover more on PCOS and pcos caused acne/skin issue. Would love to see what products could help with pcos acne. I've heard 14% Azaleic acid helps with hormonal / pcos acne.. Is that correct???
Such an informative video. I am taking prenatals (planning for baby) and realized it contained inositol and I believe that is what cleared my acne (pretty quickly, in about 3 weeks).
Love this video Dr. Dray, please make more videos on women’s health. We know and love your no BS approach😭❤️
I also developed type 2 diabetes after PCOS. I am so very insulin resistant. I believe it’s from exposure to lots of chemicals growing up. A doctor told me that. My mom used to put those RAID bombs at night for roaches. It’ll get in my throat and I would cough so bad and throw up. She used them about 2 to 3 times. As long as my sugars are very very tightly controlled my periods are normal. But if my sugars are slightly elevated I spot 3-4 days before my period comes. In order to be tightly controlled I either fast a lot throughout the day which means I’m starving, or B. I’m on a high dose of metformin and I could eat.
Birth control pills worked wonders on clearing up my acne. I am fortunate because I tolerate them very well and now they are helping mask perimenopause symptoms. I am fortunate in that I was able to control my PCOS through diet and exercise for a long time. My PCOS and acne started showing up again after 10 years of no medication when I hit early perimenopause. I fast 11 hours a night and eat a balanced diet (weight watchers winning points circa 2002) which does include carbs and exercise, all which helped me a lot. The wonky weight issues are not a joke. I was obese for most of my 20s; the combination of blood sugar swings and the body's propensity for weight gain made it extraordinarily difficult to lose weight. Took me 6 years of tracking everything to lose 50 lbs, then things got a lot better. PCOS is really hard for a young woman to deal with because it takes a toll on her experience as a woman. The body hair and acne and excess weight... it's hard for young women. I'm glad we are learning more about how to manage it better.
OMG, thank you for this video! Im so glad you brought up that it is safe to take Myo-Inositol with Birth Control!!
And pregnancy ❤
Trialing myself on this supplement. Discontinued my birth control I’ve been taking since I was 16. Haven’t had a “real” period since I was a teen. Taking this supplement twice a day for the next 3-6 months and tracking how I feel and any changes ! Excited !
I've started taking this a few days ago, and my hirsutism has improved so far with my facial hair and my skin feels so soft and clear. It's amazing truly. I used to have to shave my face 2x a day, now almost once a day and super soft skin
More Dr's need to be like you! Priceless information! Thank you!
Why is no one talking about this? I have been recommended to take DIM, calcium glucarate, but no one has ever mentioned this supplement. Thank you Dr. Dray. I’m menopausal and still have the PCOS androgenic issues.
It’s commonly mentioned in holistic spaces. But doctors only get paid when they assign a medicine, not supplements so they’re less likely to promote them. And holistic medicine isn’t taken seriously.
your video came just in time! my dr just told me to take it! i was recently diagnosed with pcos and im learning so much now thank you!
Thanks a ton
I have acantosis nigrician
Just bought myinositol
Hope best !
Hello 👋,May I ask,,if it helped?
excellent video, thank you for making it.
i’d encourage women who suspect they struggle with pcos but haven’t had luck addressing it with their gynecologist to seek out an endocrinologist who specializes in pcos.
in addition to what dr. dray mentioned i would emphasize weight loss and lifestyle changes. these have profound effects on the hormonal function even though they might not seem to be obviously related.
managing pcos in the long run is similar to a skin care routine in that it requires dedication and consistency.
Love how you explain things!
Yes! I really appreciate that, too!✌️💜
Amazing video! So much useful info not only skin related, thanks for posting!
Glad it was helpful!
I have learnt so so so much from your videos ❤thanks for your efforts, forever grateful
thanks for watching
Came here to say that I first watched this video while struggling with hormonal acne, among other symptoms, suspecting that they were due to PCOS. I started taking myo-inositol 2.5 months ago because I did not want to go back to spironolactone, and my acne is 90% better! I have no side effects from this supplement that I’ve seen so far, and I even crave sugar less (I think because my body is actually processing sugar properly now). Wanted to share my success!!
So glad to hear this has helped 👍🏼
Yes, thank you SO much for making this!!! ❤️
Hello Dr. Dray. I have an interesting idea for a video based on an experiment I have been doing this last week:
So last week I bought one of those "$100" UV cameras off amazon to see how well I was removing sunscreen in the evening (not the SPF level). It does a great job. I tested Purito oil cleanser followed by a water based cream cleanser, CeraVe hydrating/foaming oil cleanser, La Roche Posay water based cleanser, Vanicream, etc. Long story short: It's amazing even after a double cleanse how much of the Korean chemical sunscreens are left and show up on the UV camera. Since they absorb into the skin, I expected there to still be a "dark area" on the UV camera, but even three days later and after multiple washes, I was surprised by how long Korean sunscreens last (and these are not water resistant ones either). I had applied these sunscreens to my forearm for testing. The physical sunscreens removed much easier. I tested Elta MD UV Restore, Isntree Watery Sun Gel, and Anua Heartleaf chemical sunscreen. It kind of makes me wonder if the "absorbed" portions of the chemical sunscreens could potentially cause breakouts or if has no real impact at all and perhaps the only portion being removed by cleansing is any residue left on the skin surface. I much prefer Korean chemical sunscreens. Regards- Brett
Reading your experience with physical sunscreen washing off better than chemical sunscreen doesn’t surprise me, but I’m curious if the left over chemical sunscreen has the same effect as applying a fresh layer? If so, that’s pretty cool that chemical filters are that potent.
This does sound like an interesting topic to cover.
thats interesting. i dont use korean sunscreens because they mostly not waterproof, i get sweaty very easily. but redaing this makes me reconsider.... have you tried waterproof sunscreens? do they stay even more after cleansing?
Pretty sure I've seen a few skincare channels like Lab Muffin, dermangelo, Scott Walter MD and others saying to put the UV cameras down.
@db-gb5xi Yes but they were talking about testing the effectiveness of SPF (as in if one is putting enough sunscreen on to get the recommended SPF levels on their face), they were NOT talking about the removal of sunscreen. Those are two very different issues and the point of my experiment was to see how much sunscreen was left over after cleansing with different products. I have yet to see anyone discussing what I was testing about sunscreen removal. Regardless, you would be shocked as to how much chemical sunscreen is left in/on the skin after a double cleanse. Whether the absorbed chemicals are an issue in terms of breakouts or not, I do not know. I much prefer chemical sunscreens as I have a beard, but I also like the idea of removing all of the sunscreen when I am done cleansing and for that, physical sunscreens do remove better based on my UV camera tests. Chalk it up to too much time on my hands and curiosity lol. I suppose the ultimate goal of mine was to see how much it takes to get the skin clean of SPF, while at the same time not over drying the skin. I do not use the UV camera to asses the SPF levels of sunscreen as I just put two fingers worth of SPF on my face. Regards- Brett
Other natural supplements for acne that work are high dose soy isoflavones (which are phytoestrogens) and resveratrol.
Hey, I am very confused about soy as many sources online say that it can actually worsen acne. Have you any experience using soy isoflavones or related supplements.
Birth control and spironolactone from my derm saved my skin from horrific acne. Thanks for the great video Dr Dray!
can i ask if you experienced any unwanted side effects with birth control? i’m scared to take it :(
@pancakebears hi! I do experience some side effects but they are not intense or annoying enough that I feel I need to come off my birth control. The side effects could be different for everyone and also depend on which pill you take and your own body. Talk to your doctor about it :)
THANK YOU! And I agree, it helped me get my ovulation back.
I can’t seem to go higher than 25 mg spironolactone without seeing stars and dizzy ness.
wow thank you for this video! i havent seen such a helpful in depth pcos video before!! i have pcos and started seeing a nutritionist for help with my weight and she recommended this supplement. i was feeling discouraged that it might not be helpful so i havent been consistent using it. now that ive seen this ill give it a real shot. you really give hope dr dray thank you!!
At this point is like you know me personally 😅 Literally got diagnosed the same day you posted this !
You are so informative Dr. Dray!! And so knowledgeable on so many topics! Thank you for the video ❤❤
It's interesting that none of the patients taking Myo-Inositol reported side effects because most of the forums I've read of people taking it report digestive side effects like nausea and diarrhea. Dizziness seems to be quite common too. I have emetophobia (fear of vomiting) so this supplement is likely off the table for me until I can work past my phobia (which I'm working on with a therapist). Birth control and spiro are off the table as well. I have had decent luck getting my cycle to be more regular with vitamin D supplementation (I had a diagnosed deficiency and I test regularly to ensure my levels aren't getting too high), it's not perfect but much more regular than it was before I started Vitamin D. I just wish that I could figure out a good solution for the hirsutism because I feel so gross with all my chin hairs.
How do you take vitamin supplements
I have stomach cancer in my family and I watched my dad throw up until he died, basically. It was horrifying. Torture. I have had a messed up stomach since I was a teen. I have had several supplements and multivitamins and especially antibiotics make me throw up when I take them on an empty stomach or when I’m nervous. Inositol causes me zero upset stomach no matter if I ate or my stomach is empty. If that helps!
Does an at home IPL help? It’s made a big difference for me for body hair but I’ve got fair skin and dark hair.
Thanks you so much for the amazing content!
I have pcos and I have greasy skin skin tags high cholesterol absent periods and extra hair growth on my thighs and stomach but I don't have the cysts on my ovaries. I've recently lost 23 pounds I'm eating less but I hate pcos it sucks. I gotta start taking my metformin again but I don't have high insulin I don't think I've done blood work a lot of times. But ty for this video dr dray 😊
Thank you for this info! I have PCOS and Hashimoto's syndrome. I am nearing the end of being able to cover my pattern hair loss (even with hair powder) and may have to consider wearing a wig within the next year or so. I started using Rosemary oil (with pumpkin seed oil) on my scalp and went back to eating meat and taking supplements and vitamins like Multi, vitamin D, iron (I was anemic for a long time). I understand there are far worse side effects than hair loss (I've been relatively lucky and haven't had any acne) but being a woman it is emotionally frustrating to deal with. Spirnlactone was suggested to me but I am avoiding it due to the potential side effects. I have Myo-Inositol at home and just haven't dove in to using it yet. This might be enough consider starting.
Hello, this comment is exactly me. I do have regular periods n no acne and have been ok for years without BC. But my hair loss is unreal. Has myo inositol helped unsince this comment hair wise and anything else wise? I'm not sure of it's ok to take if U do have regular periods. My pco has been confirmed on ultrasounds. Thankyou I hope u see this
I do not have PCOS but I have severe periods that are incredibly painful. I have IBD which can make them more painful. Anyway, I read about inositol last year and it has been super helpful for the pain and heaviness. I honestly got used to wearing Depends diapers due to the flow and mess my period was like. Just easier than washing my underwear, pajamas and sheets daily. It has to be taken daily in order to work. I tried to take a break to see if it did anything and my period was actually more severe than before so the bounce back of not taking is hell. I take 1/2 -1 tsp daily (on the higher side close to my period). It’s a tasteless powder I put in my tea. I take it in the morning because it disrupts my sleep taking it later on.
So sorry, periods can be unusually awful for some women. I hope you find something that gives you more relief. 😢
Thank you! Mine were always fine until my late twenties. I am not sure why they started to be so severe but they completely disable me for several days a month. I literally am in a ball curled up crying for days. I am 34 now and cant wait for menopause.
Have you looked into PMDD? Or adenomyosis?
@@Joannabanana1989 that sounds like my PMDD symptoms.
It's a bit overwhelming to see how many women found this useful having PCOS; me, I'm dealing with acne and as a male, can't get PCOS but do have a slight overproduction of male hormones and all the jazz that comes with it, specially that oily T zone, cystic acne and lots of body hair. Hopefully myo-inositol will be the once and for all solution.
Happy Hump Day, Dr. Dray ❤❤❤
Good morning
Morning!
The root cause of PCOS is chronic hyperglycemia.
Chronic hyperglycemia causes two health conditions that spawn all other PCOS symptoms:
1) Elevated systemic glycation
2) Chronic hyperinsulinemia
The hormone imbalances you mentioned are not the cause of PCOS, but are merely symptoms of chronic hyperglycemia.
If you fix the blood sugar problem, you fix everything else
This is why cery-low-carb diets are so effective at treating PCOS.
When you significantly reduce carb intake, your blood sugar management basically goes on auto pilot and remains normal and steady.
This allows your body to come out of survival mode, and begin healing.
Don't treat the symptoms like hornone imbalance, etc. Treat the root cause which is chronic elevated blood sugar.
Lots of information, I always learn from you!🥰
Awesome! Thank you!
Myo-inositol was not sufficient to help my acne. It did help regulate my period, but I had to add spirinolactone twice a day in addition to inositol to see a real difference with my acne.
May capsule po na n myo inositol
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I take the spanish supplement that also has the name PCOS~ I have been taking it for years and while it helps, I am not sure if it was that helpful! but since it has other components like B12, B6, folic acid, etc, it's good enough for me!
Which Spanish supplement?
Thank You Dr.Dray for this Information!! Ive Heard of this Condition!!Happy Wednesday! Have a Wonderful Day!!💕
thank you! hope you have a great day
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Greetings Jackie Marsh hope u r well n Happy Wednesday😀👍💜….
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You are the most lovely commenter 😊 I found Dr Dray when she had only 25k subscribers and I remember seeing your comments all these years back
@DrDrayzday does myo-inositol interact with doxycycline? I’m on doxy for rosacea/SIBO, but I would really like to try inositol as well. I have unbalanced hormonal levels (higher androgens) and acne.
Can’t wait to send this to my daughter who is struggling! Thank you Dr. Dray!❤
I take myoinositol and it works. The first time I tried it it cleared my skin 100% I took 2g, unfortunately the suplement I took is no longer available. Now I take different brand inositol 3g it works but not as great, I would say 80%. Also you may get bloating and lose stools, especially with prolonged usage. I do struggle with that when using inositol, when I stop taking it acne comes back.
How long did it take to work?
Hey, can you please tell, How long did it took you to see reduction in acne with MI.
Hi. I had had PCOS since college and now in my late 30s. I was wondering if this condition also has a link to my eczema that has been worsen through the years. Thank you for your informative videos as always.
KUDOS DR DRAY for sharing this information 👏👏👏
For me, it’s too late as I’ve been in menopause and my puberty was in the 60s before you were born.
I suffered from so much hirsutism and acne and doctors didn’t know about PCOS then. So it was decades of electrolysis and waxing etc. at least I didn’t have alopecia but later I also suffered from fibroids and the only treatment I could get was a uterine embolization. The effect of those fibroids was terrible anemia during my periods.
QUESTION, is there a connection between PCOS and fibroids? Would myocarditis-inositol help? Anything for menopause?
Thanks for all you do. ❣️
THey called it Stein-Levinthal back in the day. I also had fibroids with it.
@@labradoodledandies4697 my doctors never mentioned that thanks
It's myoinositol. I don't want you trying to buy it and the clerk thinking you're looking for something to treat myocarditis 😉
Good morning Dr Dray ❤
Morning!
So happy to see this video! Very informative!
thanks for watching
Very positive video with genuine advice❤
Thank you so much for this! I just messaged my doctor to see if she would recommend it for my pcos 😊
Thank you for another informative video! Could you maybe make a video about ingredients to avoid in champoos or conditioner's? Or do you have already done one? Would like to know more skin gentle shampoos because of acne and sensitive scalp. Anyway, have a nice week! Looking forward to your Vlogs! Kind regards
Check out Dr Dray's video, seen hair care for acne prone skin. I've also seen sensitive skin derm videos recommending vanicream shampoo and conditioner.
Thanks for this video 💕 acne is one of the pcos aspects that makes me more sad
Thank you for this informative video!Would you recommend the supplement DIM for hormonal acne as well?
Very interesting topic! I hadn’t heard about this.
This was excellent! 🥇🏆🎯
I struggle with get pregnant but thank goodness I have 3 children now 🙏 the dr also sent me the pill that your are talking I just can pronounce that name it makes me to pee a lot
What about using this in conjunction with Spearmint tea? Is this a good idea?
So very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for mentioning the side effects of birth control pills!
Thank you so much for this video. It is life changing for me! I am a big fan and watch all your videos. Thank you ❤
Interesting fact about hormonal birth control is Women with Adhd tend to respond really poorly/severe depression etc on it, vs non-adhd women's from some studies I red about recently.
Hi dr. Dray. Writing from Perú. Have been a fan of your videos for a while. I was wondering can you please make a video about products vitamins supplements that one can take after stopping birth control pills to help deal with acne hair loss etc ( symptoms of getting off the pill) ? Would be so grateful thanks so much
To the women who have taken myo-inositol and have had the unending period, how long has it lasted and what did you do to fix that?
Could you go over differences of myoinositol versus d chiro inositol?
THere's a study that indicated that a ratio of 40 to 1 myo to d-chiro inositol is best for fertility. One of the PCOS educators I follow went into this in detail.
This is the best explanation of causes I've seen. Many of the "experts" make it sound like it's caused by insulin resistance, implying it's our fault. There is actually a high percentage of women with PCOS who have eating disorders because they are being shamed. It's really complex. We need clarity and compassion, not blame. By the way, even thin women with PCOS can have the metabolic issues, including diabetes.
Which pcos educator do you follow?
Angela Grassi at PCOS Nutrition Center@@koberster1431
@@labradoodledandies4697 there’s different types of PCOS. For some it is insulin and for some it isn’t.
My dermatologist prescribed it to me a few years ago and I didn’t follow because at that point I didn’t want to take supplements but I really wanna try this now.😅