Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome & Birth Control Pills/IBS

Hi - There are lots of varieties of birth control pills. Make sure you tell your ob/gyn that you have IBS-D, and you want a version of the pill that is less likely to have negative side effects for you. In general, the pill is as likely to actually help IBS (indirectly) as to hurt, because it tends to make menstrual cramps much lighter, and cramps can often trigger IBS and diarrhea. Your doc should be able to really address these concerns in-depth.

If it does turn out that you have PCOS, you can combine the dietary restrictions for this (lower carb can be helpful) with the IBS diet. From what I've read, the dietary restrictions aren't necessarily across the board with PCOS, but are specifically for people who have a problem with their insulin regulation - many of these folks have PCOS. But, not all PCOS people have a problem with their insulin. So again, talk to your doc and get as much info as possible about what's going on with you specifically, and then post what you find out. We'll tailor dietary guidelines for you and make sure you're doing okay.

Best,
Heather

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