PCOS?

ashleym9925
ashleym9925 Posts: 19
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Does anybody here suffer from PCOS? I'm in search of support. I was diagnosed with PCOS 6 years ago at the age of 15 and I am fully aware of what comes with my disorder, but I just want to know that I am not alone.

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  • primpinxoxo
    primpinxoxo Posts: 20 Member
    Right there with you girl.....
  • primpinxoxo
    primpinxoxo Posts: 20 Member
    Do you have an under active thyroid as well?
  • ashleym9925
    ashleym9925 Posts: 19
    No, I don't. I just have really bad insulin resistance.
  • GetHotIn2014
    GetHotIn2014 Posts: 201 Member
    I have heard of so many women on this site having it, and although I've never been disgnosed, I'm pretty sure I do as well. I have all the symptoms. I've read it's really very common, so you shouldn't feel alone. I'm hoping that diet and exercise and losing weight will help with a lot of the issues I've had from it.
  • elis_mama
    elis_mama Posts: 308 Member
    Me me me!!!! I do and it's a struggle!! Feel free to add me!
  • ashleym9925
    ashleym9925 Posts: 19
    Thanks, if you have any questions, let me know. :)
  • zombiemomjo
    zombiemomjo Posts: 494 Member
    Me, too. Been fighting it for years!! Finally found this site and lost weight that my OB/GYN told me I could never lose. With my insulin resistance, I have learned to avoid certain foods. Potatoes are evil for me! Even if I stay under my calories, they make me gain weight. EVIL TATERS! Good luck!
  • primpinxoxo
    primpinxoxo Posts: 20 Member
    Are any of you low carb/gluten free to help with your PCOS?
  • ashleym9925
    ashleym9925 Posts: 19
    Yes I know, but I'm in love with tater tots/french fries, so try my best to keep them out of my diet. I always have a cheat day every Friday and I cheat and eat some tater tots. :)
  • ashleym9925
    ashleym9925 Posts: 19
    I follow the low GI diet. It works really well, I stay away from sugar and heavy starches.
  • elis_mama
    elis_mama Posts: 308 Member
    I follow the low GI diet. It works really well, I stay away from sugar and heavy starches.

    Thats basically what I'm doing now, too......I'm only on Day 3, but man! I already feel waaaaaay better!
  • ashleym9925
    ashleym9925 Posts: 19
    That's great!!!!
    I have done the low GI diet 3 times, but this time I'm really trying to stick to it, now that I have the resources at my fingertips. I have lost a lot with this diet. The first time, Iost 40lbs in 3 months. I've been sticking to it now for a month and I've lost 20lbs.
  • primpinxoxo
    primpinxoxo Posts: 20 Member
    What are the "quality carbs" in a low gi diet?
  • Ascolti_la_musica
    Ascolti_la_musica Posts: 676 Member
    I have PCOS, also. I've had it for about 15 years or so now, and it has only gotten worse with time and weight. Mine is pretty extreme with 1-2 periods/year lasting ~6 weeks, and full body/facial hair. It really sucks, and can make losing weight hard. "Normal" women have no idea- they are hormonal for a few days a month. We get those few days every month, plus the HUGE hormonal slap in the face whenever "Aunt Flo" comes to visit. I am hopeful that some of these symptoms will go down with my weight.

    I have been avoiding bread, rice, and potatoes as much as possible. My allowed "cheat" is the grilled sandwich at Chik Fil A on a wheat bun. Most of my carbs now come from bananas, milk, and black beans. Other veggies contribute, too, but those three are pretty high up there.
  • ashleym9925
    ashleym9925 Posts: 19
    Well I completely understand about the hair growth I am a hairy beast. However I can't say I feel you on the periods. I don't have periods haven't had one for six years. It's really important for me to have one because I don't feel feminine enough.
  • ashleym9925
    ashleym9925 Posts: 19
    Sorry I'm not sure what your asking about? Quality carbs?
  • Jmetz09
    Jmetz09 Posts: 33 Member
    I have PCOS as well:( its rough but would love to lose weight as that is the only REAL thing that helps in my case:) Hang in there and I will add you
  • ashleym9925
    ashleym9925 Posts: 19
    I have PCOS as well:( its rough but would love to lose weight as that is the only REAL thing that helps in my case:) Hang in there and I will add you

    Thanks! You hang in there.
  • nikongirl29
    nikongirl29 Posts: 59 Member
    Me too! It SUCKS!
  • annpatrin
    annpatrin Posts: 10
    I was diagnosed 13 years ago, I feel your pain and understand what you're going through. Feel free to add me = )
  • clhous03
    clhous03 Posts: 73
    I was diagnosed with PCOS twenty years ago. Sucks. Hang in there, all of you!
  • strawberriekt24
    strawberriekt24 Posts: 61 Member
    I'm there too! And have the underactive thyroid problem as well. Bleh! It's really nice to not feel alone though :)
  • amandabeth620
    amandabeth620 Posts: 20
    PCOS here as well...
  • MissAmber215
    MissAmber215 Posts: 14 Member
    i dont know if i have pcos, but i just went to webmd to learn about the symptoms and the one that stuck out for me the most was 'no menstrual cycle'. mine stopped around my early 20's i'd say about 21-22. once in a while i would have a 'spotting' but thats it. it scares me to death to even find out what exactly is wrong with me but im 30 now and its time to start thinking about these things, i want to have a child, i had a miscarriage 2 summers ago and didnt even know i was pregnant. my main focus is to get my weight down drastically and i know all that i have to do to do that. i have no problem losing weight, its just sticking to it. ladies feel free to add me. i've been off of MFP for a while but i am ready to get back into the swing of things. the more support we have the better we all will be but its u to US to make it happen!
  • motivatedshi
    motivatedshi Posts: 75 Member
    @missamber You havnt had a period since your early 20's? Are you talking about a natural period only? If you have gone that long without having a menstrual bleed, if you are not on birth control I highly reccommend you go to the doctor so they can prescribe you something like provera which will force you to have a period for that month. My Doctor always tells me if I havnt gotten a period in 3 months, then she wants me to take provera to force one to come, since your uterus lining needs to be shedding to avoid risks of cancer and other problems like that. You probably do have PCOS.... go to a obgyn, and have her check your Blood INSULIN levels, and do a n ultrasound of your ovaries....

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