Introduction

jagodfrey08

Hello. I am Ashley. I am 35 years old and was just diagnosed with PCOS in 2016. I have lost 40+ lbs to try and get my insulin resistance and other symptoms under control, but it hasn't really done anything. At least I feel better with my image.

My doc just put me on spironolactone and Loestrin FE for cystic acne and hair loss. We are talking about the possibility of trying metformin if my A1C and glucose numbers don't come down soon.

NisaB

Hi Everyone! I am 30 years old. Have been "diagnosed" for a long time with PCOS. They told me, but no one really knew what to do with me. I am married to an amazing man and we have three cats, a chinchilla, and soon to own two new rat babies (think im compensating for something? )
I have stereotypical symptoms. Fat, Acne, Blood Glucose, Thyroid, Hair...blah blah blah.

Losing weight helped a lot. So I am back on the journey. I originally started losing to get pregnant- now I want to lose to be a better me (no babies). lol.

I take a ton of meds- metformin, jardiance, victoza, birth control...uhhhh oh...levothyroxine. The list goes on and on. I truly believe I can come off of some of that crap if I just get motivated again. I LOVE that you are all joining forces and we have a space to discuss our struggles, and successes.

Looking forward to getting to know you all!!! Feel free to add me. I'm just getting back at it, so motivation is always helpful.

1991lexi

Lexi here. First diagnosed at 14, now 11 years and I don't know how much heavier I've decided I'm taking my body back (or at least look after it a bit better?)
I'm having quite a bit of luck so far with low gi.

Would love for people to add me to share tips and motivate each other

kelseyannvere

Hello Cysters! My name is Kelsey and I'm pretty sure I've had PCOS since I hit puberty. I was diagnosed in 2015. I've been trying to break my bad eating habits and get myself to the gym ever since. It's been a battle with my will power. But today I've decided I'm going to make a plan to reach my goals - no excuses. I'm cutting out sugar. I'm meal planning and prepping ahead of time. I'm building a fitness calendar and I'm keeping myself accountable. I thought I'd join this group in case there's any activity that might help me along the way. I'll be blogging about my successes and challenges along the way via my MyFitnessPal blog so feel free to follow me there and give me your tips and send me motivation! Good luck on your journey to good health!

mamajaime388

Hi ladies, I'm Jaime. I'm 39 and I was diagnosed with PCOS officially about 10 years ago but knew I had it long before then. My husband and I got married in 2003, and started trying for a baby in 2006. I don't ovulate or get my period on my own, basically at all. I'll get it if I take meds, but that's about it. We've done Clomid and IUI, next step would be IVF but I need to lose a bit of weight for that. I started the keto diet about 5 weeks ago and am down almost 17 pounds. And even better than that, 4 weeks to the day from starting keto I got me period naturally for the first time in years! Starting to think we may still have a chance.

I'd love some friends who understand what it's like, and can help keep me motivated. Feel free to add me!

Good luck to everyone!

bingo_007

Feel free to add me. just going through the first cycle of ivf n I have pcos too. I am on maintenance though but might still be able to help ☺