As your hormones begin to balance, you may experience some temporary changes.
Significant bloating
What it is: First-time users with PCOS may experience significant bloating when starting Oestra™.
What helps: This side effect can take 6 weeks or more to subside. Our clinical team can recommend supplements to help manage this during the adjustment period.
Breast tenderness & swelling
What it is: Experienced by 80-90% of women and usually resolves in a few weeks. It's often a sign of iodine deficiency.
What helps: Iodine supplementation (1500 mcg, 3-7x per week) is recommended and can resolve tenderness.
Temporary water retention
What it is: Less than 10% of women may experience this in the first month. It can be related to untreated low thyroid, iron deficiency, or histamine intolerance.
What helps: Contact us for adjustments and recommendations if you experience weight gain, joint pain, or bloating
Results timeline
Early On: Many women find their period resumes early on in the treatment. 90% of clients see their period return within 2-6 months.
Week 4: You may notice your period has returned to normal.
Week 6: You may experience less bloating and notice that hair has stopped falling out.
8-12 Weeks: Initial PCOS symptom relief is typically reported by this time.
6+ Months: Weight loss can take 6 months or more as your testosterone levels lower and your body adjusts.