Women with PCOS on MFP???

kholder87

I was recently (very, very recently) diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and I was really bummed out about it. Now I refuse for my "new normal" to continue to affect my health! I would love to have friends that have PCOS and are trying to lose weight for support and to share tips, ideas, or whatever as we journey to healthier women!

xXHunnybeeXx

Just before I was diagnosed with PCOS I had gained about 3stone told I'd probably never have children . Once I found out that healthy eating and dieting can help I soon turned my life around and after about 2 years I had actually lost about 3/4 stone and a miracle happened I was pregnant :O so of course gained loads weight again and after baby was born I dropped all my baby weight almost instantly (mostly water) I then got the contraceptive implant (worst thing I've ever done) I've gained almost 3 stone in a year I'm getting it out next Thursday so hopefully that will help with my weight loss

kholder87

Birth control doesn't work for me at all...so my options for regulating my cycle are limited to losing weight (praying that regulates my hormones) and eastern medicine treatments ( accupunture, herbs, Ayurveda, yoga). What is a stone equivalent to in kilos?

KKJackson91

Birth control doesn't work for me either, and my only hope for regulating my cycles and maybe getting pregnant are to lose the weight. My SW: 256.4 My CW:232.4. I've lost 23 lbs to far and it is possible but it's very hard. Every day is a struggle for me, so I know how you ladies feel. Feel free to add me:)

Beckeh87

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2010 when my husband and I first started trying for a family. I was absolutely devastated, became clinically depression and gained a lot of weight, which increased my irregularity. I have not had a period since November 2013 and before that it was 2011. Now I am trying to drop the weight I gained and a little more to hopefully restart my ovaries. Would be great to have some friends that know how it feels, feel free to add me.

Alliwan

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis

Great group of PCOSers here on mfp. Lots of good info and help there if you read thru it all and ask questions.

Often need to go lower carb/higher fat for pcosers to lose weight because the hormones and/or insulin resistance make carbs very bad for us.

Bbrooks91

I have had PCOS since I was 14 and was also told I probably would never have kids. I ended up going to a fertility clinic and with hormones I got pregnant 3 months later. At the time I was 288 pounds. Because of my weight and PCOS I had a lot of complication my last 3 months. Now I am ready to have another baby but want to loss a lot of weight first.

Dragonwolf

kholder87 wrote: »

Birth control doesn't work for me at all...so my options for regulating my cycle are limited to losing weight (praying that regulates my hormones) and eastern medicine treatments ( accupunture, herbs, Ayurveda, yoga). What is a stone equivalent to in kilos?

1st = 6.35kg

I also have PCOS, and the best thing that's worked for me most recently are a low-carb/high-fat diet and Inositol supplementation. Weight loss is still excruciatingly slow, but I can eat a sane amount of food and not gain weight, which is a win in my book (especially when I see women practically starving themselves).

A big second for Alliwan's link to the PCOSis group, too.

BlaxkOrchid

Doctor told me I had PCOS in the summer and gave my birth control it works. Im just happy I haven't gain weight from the birth control but losing weight is hard. It seems like I cant lose weight for nothing so I need to be stricter.

AubrieCollins

I have pcos! Don't let it get you down, weight loss is still very possible! 2 years ago I went from 230 down to 165, but then I got pregnant and I'm still working my way back down. It's hard, but definitely not impossible!

tjackson0104

I've seen success with a low GI diet. It helps to regulate my blood sugar so the insulin doesn't have to do as much work. Zumba is amazing too, because you can loose up to 1100 calories per hour and its so much fun!

LovePotion

I have PCOS as well. It took doctor's four years to finally figure out what was wrong with me. I was really bummed out about it for awhile, but the only thing I learned you can do is accept it and work twice as hard to reach my weight goals. Weight loss is possible though! At one time I weighed 232 pounds and managed to get down to 185! I had to be pretty aggressive with logging my food and exercising almost daily. It took about five months to lose the weight. When I started birth control I gained weight, not blaming it on the pill per say, but it did make me want to eat more, which is exactly what I did.. and I ended up gaining back almost everything I lost. After switching pills about three times I've finally found one that works pretty well for my body. Anyone can feel free to add me as a friend, it's comforting to know there are others out there who are affected by PCOS the same way I am.

NJGamerChick

PCOS for what feels like forever. First diagnosed with insulin resistance in 1999. I feel better eating a higher protein, moderate carbohydrate diet. The less carbs for me, the less the spikes. Even fruit can spike my glucose levels.

Anyways, feel free to add me if you'd like. Good luck, all!

GingiesGirl10

I have PCOS too, I'm 22 years old and got officially diagnosed when I was 18 years old. I've been over weight my whole life and have struggled with weight loss. I've been on my Birth control pills for 4 yrs and it's regulated my periods great! Now I only have to lose the weight. My goal is to be 100 lbs lighter by the time I get married. I really want to start a family with my now boyfriend but because of the PCOS the doctor said I could have babies unless I lost weight. It's such a struggle for me because I'm such a good lover, but I'll do anything to be healthy and to be able to have a baby someday..

Bethel3330

I was first told I had pcos then metabolic syndrome when I was 25. I hadn't been cycling, had high testosterone and all the symptoms that come with that. My dr put me on metformin. I had a period 3 weeks later and was like clockwork after that.
When we decided to have a baby, he warned us that it could take awhile to get pregnant, with my history. It took 3 months
I know we are blessed.
Best wishes, all!

jessp2011

I was first diagnosed with PCOS when I was in college, and my dr put me on Metformin. I followed a healthy diet for a while but then went back to poor eating habits/lack of exercise. Even though I was taking Metformin regularly per my doctor, I gained a lot of weight over the years due to my unhealthy lifestyle. I was able to have a baby last year despite being at my highest weight and only gained 19 lbs during my pregnancy. I lost all of the weight within 2 weeks of delivering my son, but I now am determined to get healthy and lose 70 lbs. Please feel free to add me if you also have pcos.

thisisabbie

Welcome to the club!

Here's a group you may like

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis

Edit: I just realised someone already posted the group link! Great minds think alike

Laurablaisdell22

I also have PCOS and have been diagnosed since I was 17 to 18. Weight loss has always been a struggle but when I started working at a new hospital and tried to eat a little different I saw some improvement. I am still working on my goals and have lost about 21lbs without truly sticking to a plan. I have a long way to go. Anyone can feel free to add me, I like meeting new people and hearing your stories

snrwalwyn

Me too

emilylong02

I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 13 and now I'm 22. I kept weight off throughout high school when I was playing lacrosse and riding horses, but then it crept back up on me once I went to college and stopped riding. I used to weigh 135-140 and now I weigh 165.

I've been trying a lower carb, higher protein/fat diet since the holidays (mostly cutting out starchy carbs like bread, pasta, etc), and while I haven't lost much weight yet, I have been feeling better. I used to get constipated and bloated, but now I'm regular and feeling good. I've also started working out again, which has helped my energy. Most of my exercising is from horse back riding, which really helps me core.

I have taken birth control since I was 14 and my periods have been pretty regular because of that. The only problem besides my weight is the dread facial hair I have. Anyone else have that?

gettingback1

My hair went crazy. Best treatment is laser. It makes life so easier. I don't feel ashamed and embrassed that I can't control having facial hair. It took a really bad toll when I was younger and couldn't afford laser treatment.

jazsibley

I have PCOS too and I just had my little miracle baby 6 months ago. I'm trying to do the frustrating weight loss journey.

DeeDee620mfp

I also have PCOS and was diagnosed when my hubby and I were trying to start a family for approximately a year in 2009... My Dr. put me on a small dose of (Clomid) a fertility pill. Once I took it I got pregnant on the second prescription. I now have 2 boys; both created with the assistance of Clomid, and realize they are my miracles... I also have about 40 pounds that I cannot lose. I just want to let you all know that it is very possible for you to get pregnant. Keep working at it!

Drewrymd83

I have PCOS as well and am always looking for friends in the same boat. I am currently trying to lose 80 lbs before I attempt getting on to fertility meds. I know I could start now technically, but for me, I believe I would feel better without that extra stress on my body. So please feel free to add me!

Oopcdaz

I am so glad to find other women on here who struggle with the same issues. Sometimes it can feel kind of lonely. I am struggling with the weight loss (obviously) and have gone through, and failed, all the fertility treatments. Weight loss, as hard as it is, is the best answer. I could use encouragement from women who know what it is like. I am glad to meet you lovely ladies!

Catm226

I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 20. My husband and I were ready to take the next step in our marriage, which was to start a family. I too was told that either birth control or clomid were my options. We tried clomid for a few months however my hubby was laid off. I couldn't remember the name of was I had been diagnosed with so I didn't do a whole lot of research on it until recently. My husband and I found out just after we came on from our 10 wedding anniversary to find I was pregnant. I had lost 125 pounds and that's all it took. Had I known that before, I would have started my weigh lose journey then. Next month my husband and I will be celebrating our 18 wedding anniversary and we have 2 beautiful children. I will not allow PCOS to run my life. I will continue to beat the odds and continue my weight lose journey. I am happy to see that there are more people out there like me so that I can provide and receive support. Please feel free to add me as a friend

kholder87

Catm226 wrote: »

I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 20. My husband and I were ready to take the next step in our marriage, which was to start a family. I too was told that either birth control or clomid were my options. We tried clomid for a few months however my hubby was laid off. I couldn't remember the name of was I had been diagnosed with so I didn't do a whole lot of research on it until recently. My husband and I found out just after we came on from our 10 wedding anniversary to find I was pregnant. I had lost 125 pounds and that's all it took. Had I known that before, I would have started my weigh lose journey then. Next month my husband and I will be celebrating our 18 wedding anniversary and we have 2 beautiful children. I will not allow PCOS to run my life. I will continue to beat the odds and continue my weight lose journey. I am happy to see that there are more people out there like me so that I can provide and receive support. Please feel free to add me as a friend

I know that's right girl!!! I love to hear the positive side of PCOS!!

SraCr8on

I have had PCOS since I was about 14 too. This is my second "real" attempt at losing weight, and MFP is definitely a great tool to help with the process. kholder87, I'm glad you posted this thread. I hate PCOS, but I'm happy that I'm not, and you're not the only one out there with it. I've decided to go "all natural" with my ways of treating myself: water, adequate sleep, vegetables and fruits and not so much bread or high-carb foods, and hard core exercise. A nurse practitioner for an endocrinologist I saw once said that exercise is a MUST with PCOS, especially weight training, because low-carb/dieting isn't enough, and the muscle built will burn more fat. To the other ladies that had the miracle babies, I'm glad there's hope out there,...I'm 28 and no baby yet, but I'm ready to drop my 100lbs to get that miracle baby too! :-) Let's make 2015 our year to reach our goals!! PCOS be damned! :-)

radiantrapunzel1

I also have PCOS. I was diagnosed at 16, and was given birth control. Up until Nov. 2013, that was fine and dandy but my husband and I are trying to conceive. I also have stage 2 endometriosis. My OB put me on Metformin XR 750 mg and that was working for a while, but I now get blisters all over when I take it so I have weened myself off of it. After doing that (and the holidays, to be honest) I gained almost 10 lbs! I am currently 237 with a goal weight of 180. To throw another cog into the mix, I also have Celiac Disease. I have started back seriously tracking my caloric intake this week, and just in five days I've dropped about 3 lbs (granted, I realize that this is in part due to water weight). I haven't had a cycle since 11/13/14 and am miserable when it comes to hormones, sleep, etc. I would love to be SoulCysters (which, btw, is another GREAT resource for women w/ PCOS....check it out!).

ionahaynes

Hello guys, I was diagnosed with pcos December last year, just trying to come to terms with it and understand it more, I have a lot of low moods, periods are a mess and trying to lose weight also to help me now and for me future, I would love to have some friends on here with the same situation as my and motivate eachother together

suzihbe

I was diagnosed with PCOS in high school after getting horrible migraines from birth control that contained estrogen. I am currently using Nexplanon, which I love because I don't have to worry about it. It is just there. I don't have any side effects from it except for the complete lack of a period. Since I have no plan to have children in the next few years, this works great for me.

I tend to lose weight from stress, which is what happened last year. This year I am taking control of my calorie intake in order to purposely lose 40 pounds.

PCOS is something that I am still learning about even though I have been diagnosed with it for about 7 years. Feel free to add me.