What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects many women, with estimates ranging from 5-20% of all women having it. Symptoms can vary and not all women with PCOS will feel the same symptoms.
Common symptoms of PCOS include:
- Irregular periods
- Fertility struggles
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Hirsutism (excess hair growth)
- Hair loss
- Acne
So what is seed cycling?
Seed cycling involves eating a rotating schedule of four different seeds – every day – throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle.
There are two phases to seed cycling:
Follicular Phase 1 (Days 1-14 or first half of your menstrual cycle): Flax seeds and pumpkin seeds are consumed daily to support estrogen production prior to ovulation.
Luteal Phase 2 (Days 15-28 or second half of the menstrual cycle): Sesame seeds and sunflower seeds are consumed daily to support progesterone production after ovulation has occurred.