I was informed that I would never conceive a baby naturally without infertility medicine and/or pharmaceutical intervention. That was before learning about the Insulite PCOS System and Dr. Mary Shackelton who changed my and my family's life by giving us another baby girl and we all lived happily ever after...

My story begins with questions like why I was an inordinately moody adolescent, why my blood sugars were always abnormal (raising suspicions of diabetes), why I had terrible acne throughout my life - why didn't I grow out of it!!? Why I craved sugar daily and had several black outs. I always had an overall thin frame, but a "pouchy" mid section; so many questions unanswered. I had a normal menstrual cycle most of my life and never suspected any reproductive problems, but over the years I diagnosed myself as having chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, sugar addiction.

It was not until I was married and trying, at 30, to conceive that the pieces finally came together. I knew something was wrong; my cycle was so irregular and I was worried. I decided to pursue two infertility specialists, who determined that I had Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). I felt hopeful, as I wasn't considered a severe case, but also realized that having a baby never felt so important and scary. The risk of miscarriage, as well as the challenge of conceiving at all was heartbreaking. I decided to take the aggressive, medical route. We eventually conceived Finley with medical intervention and countless months of planning, timing, temperature taking, wishing, hoping, and crying.

Following my first pregnancy I found out about a naturopathic doctor and PCOS specialist, Dr. Mary Shackelton, in Boulder, CO. I was eager to curb my terrible sugar habits and cravings, as well as reduce the accumulated fat in my midsection. I began the Insulite PCOS System and couldn't believe that within a week I was NOT craving sugar everyday, I felt more balanced and less frenetic about my sugar habits. Without even trying, it felt absolutely effortless; I lost three pounds in less than a month. I had never felt more vibrant and confident about my ability to choose healthy foods and snacks. I was not moody, and I felt more energetic, happy. The Insulite PCOS System involves several herbal supplements, nutrition and exercise and with the amazing and prompt results, I was completely motivated to stick with the program.

My husband and I knew that we wanted to have another child, but knowing the great work it would take with my PCOS and infertility we would have to plan extensively. I really did not want to have to rely on medications again. I was informed by Dr. Shackelton that with the proper diet, exercise and supplements, I could actually reverse my PCOS! It came as a complete shock finding out I was PREGNANT only nine months after I had Finley, our first child. How could we have worked so hard, planned, medicated painstakingly with our first and out of the blue, we were pregnant just two months after beginning the Insulite PCOS System! My body responded so well to Insulite, Dr. Shackelton was able to monitor my pregnancy with a natural hormone cream to reduce the risk of miscarriage, common with PCOS.

With my second pregnancy, I did not crave and indulge in ice cream, cakes, candy and high sugar cereals and breads like I did during my first pregnancy. I know that the Insulite PCOS System had an incredible impact on my well being, physically, emotionally and mentally. I want Dr. Shackelton to be recognized for her special work, as well as to give hope to other women suffering from PCOS. Dr. Shackelton treats the whole person and the whole syndrome. I am so grateful and I want others to benefit as I have.

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