Hi there,
I had PCOS for 7 years before I discovered Cambridge. I was taking metformin 3 times a day, and Spironolactone twice a day for various symptoms including insulin resistance and male pattern baldness (not to mention acne, facial hair, no periods for 3 years etc etc!)...
I went on the Cambridge Diet, and my endocronologist approved fully. I lost 5 stone in 5 months and was taken off all medication in that time, as when I was at goal weight I was symptom free. My specialist told me that he believed every PCOS sufferer should be prescribed the Cambridge Diet, and if they claimed they couldn't stick to it - he would hold me up as an example of how losing weight with PCOS was possible and did work.
I've since re-gained about a stone, and I've noticed that some PCOS symptoms are starting to come back (facial hair for one!), so I'm back on SS and I'll crack this for good this time.
In terms of what I researched at the time, PCOS sufferers are advised to go on a high protein, low carb, low fat diet - exactly what Cambridge is. I can honestly say that losing weight with CD 'fixed' my PCOS problem, and now that I've not maintained properly it's starting to rear its head again.
I really wouldn't worry about the lack of oils/only eating 3 times a day whilst you're a PCOS sufferer. With PCOS the most effective thing you can do is lose weight. On CD you do that, quickly and safely. It literally did 'cure' all of my symptoms within a matter of months. Don't worry too much about the schedule and menu not 'fitting' with the advised PCOS diet - from a personal point of view I only wish I could show you how much it's changed my life.
I really believe that Cambridge Diet is the best thing you can possibly do in terms of your PCOS...
Please do give it a go - I'm sure it will help your symptoms.
Love,
Jas.xx