Anyone with PCOS ?
BeautyMaven13
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Hi ladies, Anyone with PCOS ? Talk about symptoms, struggles, challenges or tips and tricks. Let's be friends and help one another. :flowerforyou:
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Hello & Welcome! You or anyone else are more than welcome to add me. I have been using this site regularly for 86 days. I love it and I love the motivation from my pals on here. I offer lots of support. Blessings on your journey
P.S-I am in a group for PCOS that offers alot of support0 -
Hello! I too suffer from PCOS. I have been trying to get prgnant since 2009. I recently cracked down on myself and my diet and exercise and I am trying to beat PCOS with out medication. I just started my period for the first time in about 10 months and I am a little freaked out. It has been about 11 days and I am not seeing any slow down I know that the longest period I have had before was about 7 or 8 days, but this is going on 2 weeks. Has anyone ever expirenced a long period like this before? Do you think its "normal" for PCOS-ers?0
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Hello! I too suffer from PCOS. I have been trying to get prgnant since 2009. I recently cracked down on myself and my diet and exercise and I am trying to beat PCOS with out medication. I just started my period for the first time in about 10 months and I am a little freaked out. It has been about 11 days and I am not seeing any slow down I know that the longest period I have had before was about 7 or 8 days, but this is going on 2 weeks. Has anyone ever expirenced a long period like this before? Do you think its "normal" for PCOS-ers?
I don't know if its normal but i have had that happen a few times mostly when i get really stressed out. I would call my Dr. just to make sure there is not another issue going on though.0 -
I was diagnosed, but I am not sure if I really have it. I've had no problems getting pregnant, but yes, losing weight has been difficult. I need to go get retested.0
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You and anyone else is welcome to add me as a friend! I have PCOS and can attest to the whole, it is hard to lose weight thing... But not impossible!
I am currently on the pill (to hopefully get things started and regulated)! I would love to be a support system for anyone that wants it!! GOOD LUCK!!! 0 -
I was diagnosed with PCOS more than 20 years ago when I was in my late 20's. I miraculously had no trouble getting pregnant with my first child but it took a long time and some assistance to get pregnant a second time. Interestingly, after my second pregnancy (twins) I started getting my period regularly - every 35 days or so. Weird! That had never happened to me before!
One thing I want to mention which is why I am replying here is that I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 11 years ago when I was 40. My endocrinologist and diabetes educator both told me that PCOS has been linked to Type 2 diabetes. So I wanted to make sure to let you all know.
Stay on the weight loss and exercise and please make sure that your doctor checks you for diabetes as you get older. In addition to PCOS I had other risk factors - my mother had it (what used to be called borderline - controlled by diet); I had gestational diabetes twice so bad I had to use insulin and go on the diabetic diet to keep it under control; plus I am overweight (not obese but still overweight). So I did have several risk factors in addition to PCOS but I wanted to let you know.
Diabetes is a terribe disease if it goes undiagnosed and untreated - causing lost of problems - blindness, kidney disease, neuropathy, etc.
If you have PCOS and are overweight and have other risk factors make sure you get checked.
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I didn't realize that PCOS was linked with difficulty losing weight. I know that diabetes can make it difficult to lose weight and I thought my struggles with weightloss were due to that and not PCOS.
Interesting.
If anyone knows of any tips that are helpful to those with PCOS trying to lose weight, let me know.0 -
hi guys!
i'm beckie. i'm a nurse and i have PCOS too, relatively new diagnosis after having two kids. my hormones are finally getting under control with the depo shot (i get migraines with estrogen, so i can't use that anymore), and aldactone, which helps with the acne and hirtuism.
i've had issues with my weight since 2004, and have finally gotten things back progressing how i want. i try to stay away from "white" carbs, i find that i feel worse when i eat them and my sugars get out of whack. protein is great, along with lots of veggies. unfortunately i can't overcome my cheese habit...
i'd love support, and i'd love to help as i can! my career kind of gives me a reason to do a lot of research on the topic of PCOS.0 -
Anyone feel free to add me, there is a PCOS group I joined but people arent too active on it. Its hard to access from iphone. I was diagnosed with PCOS over 11 years ago. My saving grace is birth control pill for periods and low carb/calorie tracking for diet. Have managed to lose close to 100 lbs and still going ( i never used to weigh myself for fear of shame so i am not sure exactly where i was when i started). Would love more support as well, since there are so many other things we deal with.0
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Just got diagnosed today. (yay!) Feel free to add me (anyone).0
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Hey ladies!
I was diagnosed with it about three weeks ago and am on metiformin( I don't know if I slept it right). My period is still all out of sorts with being medicated and on birth control. I'm being tested for diebetes as well. It took us a year to get pregnant(so not too bad). Add me if you'd like.0 -
After a few doctors blew me off, i finally got a good doctor and diagnosed with with PCOS. We have been trying to get pregnant since i went of bc in April 2009. Since going off bc i hardly ever have a period and have gained weight like crazy. I dont eat meat and have cut out almost all dairy (by choice). Im meeting with a nutritionalist, working out and following a low calorie diet but still not seeing any results. On top of it all, I've been put on metformin which is making everything harder. Makes me crazy sugar which i never have before. It also makes me insanely thirsty and extremely tired which makes working out very difficult. Im having a hard time figuring out how these message boards work. I would love any help and suggestions i can get.0
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Hi,
I have PCOS—and so glad I am not alone on that one. It can be a challenge, that is for sure, but making those small steps towards progress.
My symptoms:
My menstrual cycle is finally regular (definitely wasn’t always that way. I could go 6+ months with no period). I am not trying to get pregnant now, though I did go through 5 years of infertility because of it and had my second child through invitro fertilization.
Excess hair growth- I am so sick and tired of plucking! I am hoping as I lose more weight that will stop. I have noticed a slight progress
My last blood work had high triglycerides/bad cholesterol. The dreaded “insulin resistance.” I see my physician tomorrow and will get a checkup and blood work since trying to lose weight and sincerely hoping I see a change in my blood work.
Would love to keep in touch!
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Yep!! I have PCOS. Was diagnosed almost a year ago. I have been prescribed Metformin, which has been a huge blessing. Feel free to add me (anyone). I will help and support you as much as you'd like!0
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Hey,
I have PCOS and I can attest that it is more difficult to lose weight. Even when you are doing all of the right things it comes off really slow. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for years. I tried fertility treatments with my OBGYN but nothing worked. I am now just starting with a RE so hopefully we can get things moving. Feel free to add me. I use to have a menstrual cycle about 3 times a year if that. Since I've lost close to 70 pounds I do have a menstral cycle for the most part every month but it is not predictable. so I can't say I have a 28 or 31 day cycle because, for example, I can have one on the 1st of this month and on the 10th of next month and the 17th the month after. I think that is why this fertility thing isn't working. Its good to know people that are struggling with the same thing because if you dont have it you can't imagine what its like.0 -
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I have PCOS and have had that happen a few times. The longest period I ever experienced was 30 days. One time a cyst ruptured and that caused unusual bleeding for way more days than "normal." If it goes on for more than a couple weeks, a call to the dr is a good idea and try to make sure you're getting enough iron since you're losing more currently.0
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Hello! I too suffer from PCOS. I have been trying to get prgnant since 2009. I recently cracked down on myself and my diet and exercise and I am trying to beat PCOS with out medication. I just started my period for the first time in about 10 months and I am a little freaked out. It has been about 11 days and I am not seeing any slow down I know that the longest period I have had before was about 7 or 8 days, but this is going on 2 weeks. Has anyone ever expirenced a long period like this before? Do you think its "normal" for PCOS-ers?
My longest, waaaaay back in high school, lasted three months. That was miserable. I've noticed that since I've dropped weight and started exercising I've begun to regulate. I'm working on my third this year!
Something for everyone to remember is that our bodies process things differently. Starches turn to sugar, and excess sugar turns to excess male hormones. I've had a lot of luck losing weight and keeping my blood sugar in check by eliminating starches. That means no white flour, no potatoes, no white rice. I'll eat 100% whole grain bread, oatmeal and brown rice and that's it. I know it's different for everyone, but this is what has worked for me. Also, get your blood sugar checked at least once a year. We're all in danger of Type 2 diabetes.0 -
I have pcos as well. I have had a period for a year straight even bleeding after dncs.. I would love to have the support and other pcos women on my team . Please feel free to add me. I also have found acupuncture to help with my pcos, and my friend who tried has conceived with acupuncture.0
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Hello! I too suffer from PCOS. I have been trying to get prgnant since 2009. I recently cracked down on myself and my diet and exercise and I am trying to beat PCOS with out medication. I just started my period for the first time in about 10 months and I am a little freaked out. It has been about 11 days and I am not seeing any slow down I know that the longest period I have had before was about 7 or 8 days, but this is going on 2 weeks. Has anyone ever expirenced a long period like this before? Do you think its "normal" for PCOS-ers?
It's normal. You may bleed for weeks. Your lining has been building for MONTHS so when you finally blled, it's going to last a while. Take extra iron to help prevent anemia, in the meantime.0 -
The Metformin is not giving you those symptoms. It's MORE likely that ypur diabetes / pre-diabetes is. Metformin is helping you regulate your sugars. If they are crazy, then you're either eating too many carbs and need to see a nutritionist to help you identify to sugars in your diet (like FRUIT)...or your metformin dose isn't quite right yet & you're still having sugar spikes. Keep logging your sugars diligently so your doc can see where the problem times / meals are & adjust your med accordingly.
Thrist & fatigue are hallmarks of diabetes....0 -
Hello all I am new on this site and fairly new with trying to diet. I have PCOS as well. I've been on the bigger side most of my life. My doctor did put me on Metformin to help me get pregnant with my 2nd child but after he was born she didn't feel the need for me to be on it anymore. I typically have taken BC except for when I was trying so my periods are normal. I'm on BC now but keep spotting when I shouldn't have a period. I think my body is trying to adjust to my new dieting and exercising. I fight with being overweight, acne and facial hairs. So not fun. I would love to get support and support others who are dealing with similar issues. I am watching my calorie intake, cutting out as much processed foods as I can and switching to whole wheat products. I've lost a little so far and hope it continues!0
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I was diagnosed about 10 years ago. I've managed to lose about 30 lbs (it bounces between 30-40) with a combination of a low carb/low starch diet and LOTS of exercise. It has been muchore difficult for me to lose and maintain losses than it is for my non-PCOS friends, but it is possible1. I've actually found that my body reacts better to the cardio exercise than it does the diet!
About a month ago my doctor decided to put me on metformin to try to level everything out to an even better level, the jury is still out on how effective it will be! Despite my low cholesterol-low fat diet, I still somehow have high cholesterol. Thanks for that, PCOS.
I've always had VERY irregular periods, but they've gotten ether with weight loss. I'm hoping a cleaner diet and the metformin will help to further regulate them.
I'm working to find that motivation again to be as clean and diligent with the things I put into my body and the exercise I put it through to be as healthy as possible. Please add me so we can encourage each other on this journey!0 -
Hi All,
I got diagnosed with PCOS very young the age of 15 every time I was on birth control I had horrendous bleeds and clots. I used the pill from 15 - 17 which made me gain at least 2 stone I then used to have the implant from 17 - 20. In this time I never had a regular period and used to be admitted to hospital every time I did bleed as I used to lose so much blood.
Since I have been on no birth control from the age of 20 and I am 23 next week I have had regular steady periods I am like a clock i come on every 25 days for 4 days. No more no less.
Unfortunately I have problems with my tubes and cervix so can not have children naturally only through IVF so I do not have to worry about falling pregnant.
I definitely would not recommend going on the implant to any one0 -
I was diagnosed when I was 17 with PCOS. My doctor gave a me bc and sent me on my way. I was miserable and gained even more weight. I decided to stop taking it about 2 years ago. I haven't paid much attention to my body and really, I haven't tried to drop this weight. I don't know what finally 'clicked' but I'm SO ready to lose! I have been doing zumba and some weight lifting.. hopefully ill see a change soon!
Has anyone tried any natural methods that worked? Thanks ladies! Xo0 -
I had no idea that PCOS was so prevalent! I have 4 sisters and out of all of them, I'm the only one that has it. I'm also the only one that has Type 2 diabetes but lucky for me I don't have the extremely high cholesterol that 3 of my sisters seem to have inherited from my father.
It's nice to know that there is so much support out there.
In terms of exercise, I have been doing Bikram "Hot" Yoga for about 10 months now. Although I have only lost about 8 lbs I have lost a lot of inches and just seem more toned and fit all around.
Recently I increased my yoga sessions from 3 per week to 4 per week; and I've added fast walking on the other days. I'm going to start a little bit of weight training as well.
I read recently that cardio with resistance training is the most beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes in terms of lowering blood sugars and losing belly fat. There was no mention of this in relation to PCOS but since they seem to be so highly related, and in fact both are treated with Metformin, it could be that cardio and resistance are the best exercises for PCOS as well.0 -
Hello PCOSers-
I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago after not getting my cycle for nearly a year. Last year I really decided I was going to tackle this; I went off the pill and in January kicked in a diet plan, I am new to myfitnesspal but have lost 25 lbs so far in just eating healthy and very moderate exercise (due to the extra testosterone I have a lot of muscle tone that I dont like). I need to lose 45 more lbs just to be in the high healthy range.
Feel free to add me- I would love to support other PCOSers.0 -
I have PCOS. I was diagnosed a few years back. I don't take any medication for it not even birthcontrol. I just try to eat right and exercise and have (until a month ago) been successfully losing weight. The more weight you lose the less PCOS symptoms or the less severe those symptoms seem to be. I do try to follow a lower carb diet specially processed carbs and sugars. (If you check out my diary ignore the last few weeks or so, because I was on vacation and such.)
You guys can add me if you want.0 -
I don't have a PCOS diagnosis, but have many of the symptoms. Weight loss is a huge struggle for me, even when I'm doing everything "right."
I recently stopped taking DEPO because it was making my face numb (yea, that was no fun), so I am NOT really looking forward to the return of the my period, as they are SUPER heavy. Gross, embarrassing, debilitating.
Feel free to add me, I definitely could use the support, especially from those that understand the struggle with PCOS.
Also - for those of you who have been successful with weight loss - what worked for you ? I know that everyone is different, but I am definitely curious.0 -
Hello, I have PCOS and have struggled with it and all of terrible side effect for years. Until I accepted that I needed to eat better and exercise regularly I was headed downhill fast. I've lost 70+ lbs on my own with MFP and along with the weight most of the side effects that PCOS. I struggled to get pregnant with my first child and finally gave up and saw a fertility doc and was able to have a healthy child under his care. Unfortunately, my pregnancy was miserable and I soon realized that I needed to take action and make some serious changes in my life. Fast forwarded three years and here I am. I got pregnant on my own a second time and although I stressed about gaining all of the weight I had worked so hard to lose I had a completely different pregnancy and had no complications. I feel great and although I still struggle with PCOS I know that I won't let it get me down.
If you need any support, please feel free to add me.0
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