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“Many things can impair ovulation and promote excess androgens. They include: Thyroid disease, because hypothyroidism impedes ovulation and worsens insulin resistance. [212] Vitamin D deficiency, because your ovaries need vitamin D. Zinc deficiency, because your ovaries need zinc. Iodine deficiency, because your ovaries need iodine. Elevated prolactin, because it increases DHEA. Too little food or too few carbs, because you need carbs to ovulate. If you’re undereating, then you’ve slipped into HA.”
― Lara Briden, Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods

“Alpha-lipoic acid is safe, but more than 1000 mg per day may decrease thyroid hormone. I recommend 300 to 600 mg per day with food. It combines well with the next supplement, myo-inositol.”
― Lara Briden, Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods

“Checklist for insulin-resistant PCOS Quit sugar. Take magnesium. Consider an additional PCOS supplement listed above, such as myo-inositol, zinc, or peony and licorice combination. Consider an additional anti-androgen supplement, as discussed later in the chapter.”
― Lara Briden, Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods

“Checklist for post-pill PCOS Stay calm and give it time. Eat enough. Consider zinc or peony and licorice combination. Consider an additional anti-androgen supplement, as discussed later in the chapter.”
― Lara Briden, Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods