Looking for PCOS buddies

Hi Girls

Im Teresa im from little New Zealand so sorry about using Kgs as im not good with pounds...

I too have PCOS and has been diagnosed since 2004 as long as i can remember i haven't had a regular cycle and i went on Metformin for about 2 weeks and hated what it was doing to my stomach a lot of stomach cramps and diarrhea so i stopped it they did tests and said i didn't ovulate so unless i lost 35kgs i would be infertile and even if i did lose the weight there was no guarantee. I then lost 10kg before my wedding and got pregnant i couldn't believe it i hadn't had a period for 10mths, i had been told to do a monthly test and when it was positive i did 3 just to be sure, i gained 20kgs during this pregnancy and lost 10kgs when i had her, then when i wanted my second child i was getting a regular 30 dayish cycle but was only ovulating every 2nd cycle we decided to stop trying and i fell pregnant, during this pregnancy i only gained 8kgs and was lighter than before becoming pregnant after i had him!! but again 3 years later it is a constant weight loss battle. i have a marina IUD never get a period and am again stuggling to lose the weight i need to lose 35kgs to be in the healthy weight range anyone else have problems with a IUD and weight loss? its good to see that there are lots of us out there and girls Pregnancy will happen not overnight but in most cases it will happen

I have PCOS too, was diagnosed in Nov 2007, i dont have it too bad, as i only have the cysts on one ovary, but still have the facial hair. It s a nightmare!!

woul dlove some PCOS buddies to help with the WL x

Sarah x

Hi there! I have PCOS as well, I found out that I had it when I was trying to have children and had no luck with it. I now have a 4 year old wonderful son and have lsot 40 pounds, and want to loose about 2 more. New on here and looking for more friends for support.

i went thru 5 years of testing, and then 2 attempts at IVF to get my son. 2 more tries of IVF again after he was born and nothing, i am hoping that loosing weight will help :flowerforyou:

Hi ladies, another PCOS sufferer. Glad we're all together!

My story is slightly different, I was diagnosed at 15 with PCOS, however my Docs did nothing to combat it, said that I'd grow out of it and whacked me on the Pill.

TMI ALERT!........

All the Pill did was make me gain wait. Up until 4 days before my wedding in November 2008, I hadnt had a natural period or a period fullstop for nearly 4 years. Then I bled for 9 months contstantly. I went back to my Doctors and they sent me for a D&C sweep and to have a coil put in to control the bleeding. This was August 2009, guess what still no periods.

I am now a happily married woman who wants children with her hubby sooner or later, but can I catch a break... God no!

I lost 3kilo in 8 months and they wouldnt give me help with my weight loss until I actually broke down in the Docs office with a hand full of papers requesting the help that others had been given (info from forums, NHS Direct etc). She has now prescribed me with Orlistat to help with my weight loss (I know its bad, but I've had no side effects yet, and it is working).

Next step is to get me my Metformin, then Chlomid to help with ovulation. I will get pregnant.

Please feel free to add me as a friend ladies.

Like all of you I have PCOS. I was told a few years ago that I had it, but nothing else was done. They suggested a BCP, and said it may help. I was not given any litature or anything. I just figured it was a fancy name for the cyst and horrible TOM issues. I have been going up and down on weight since I had my first daughter at the age of 18..I have litterally gone from 94lbs at that time to my highest 274. All in 11 years.. I have been back and forth on weight all this time..at one time had a period for 10 months and not a light day in sight during that time..Then after my second daughter 7 years ago, I never saw under 200 pounds.. would lose a few here and there then gain it back..The past 3 years I had been sitting about 200 steady..then this past year gained almost 80 pounds! I had enough, I am tired of being over weight. I don't want to fear going to places and not being able to do things with my kids because I weigh too much or going places and being afraid I will embarrass my husband(who is actually awesome, he for some reason is stilla ttracted to me with all the weight gain..lol). SO I decided to go to a weightloss clinic..After the intial blood work up, and the full physical and past med history came to the conclusion I had PCOS, which I had already told them I had, just didn't know what it really was. They also said I had High Blood pressure(which I figured with all the dizziness, headaches and arm pain), Insulin Resistant, and of coarse I am obese.. So now it is time to get myself back on track. I have started Metformin, a blood pressure med, and an appetite suppressant. Which was just changed to a new one due to my BP staying too high.. but I am down 18 pounds so far..Jsut wanted to wish everyone good luck and would lvoe to talk with al lof you

I'm on board with you! I have PCOS, Fibromyalgia and assorted autoimmune diseases. I also have severe adrenal fatigue. Essentially, I'm a mess. My gyno and immune specialists said I would have a horrible time loosing weight. My rheumatologist said, if I could even loose 10 pounds it would really help my knees and hips.

Well, before joining here, I managed to loose 17 pounds. Now, I'm on board with MFP and looking for support as well. Seriously, it can be done. I still have 150 pounds to loose, but with prayer and the support of friends and family I know that I can do it!

Hi there. I'm Amber and I also have PCOS. There are a lot of us out there aren't there? I was diagnosed in 2009 after experiencing a miscarriage the year before. Prior to that though, I almost never had a normal cycle that wasn't regulated by the pill. I have a LOT of weight to lose but am on a mission to lose as much possible (in a healthy manner!) by November of this year. My doctor "prescribed" weight loss before he'd let me take any fertility medications. A tough break, but after being upset and doing a lot of research, a decision I fully understand now.

Right now, I'm just concentrating on eating within my calorie range and trying to make healthier selections with my food choices. I was on a Low GI diet for awhile and I lost 20 pounds but I went "all in" too quickly and got side tracked. This time I'm going for the slow intro and trying to focus on just eating better to begin with. At this point in time, any weightloss is good! I need all the help I can get

This is my first day logging into MyFitnessPal.com but I've used the application for just under a month on my iPod and have lost 20 pounds!!! I'm impressed with both myself and the application. It's been pretty easy to follow and I'm starting to get that focus back where I need it!

I'd love to be a PCOS buddy! Looking forward to moving through this journey with you all.

Juat wondering... what do you ladies use for facial hair removal? I have tried creams and waxing and all sorts but often the hair just stays there and won't budge! I've hard you can get home hair removal lasers... anyone tried one yet?

My doctor has recently prescribed me Aldactone and within 3 weeks,the growth has slowed down tremendously...........It has also slowed down my hair growth over all, including the hair on my head (which is falling out by handfuls), I am not having to shave my legs as often (that is a plus).............

Juat wondering... what do you ladies use for facial hair removal? I have tried creams and waxing and all sorts but often the hair just stays there and won't budge! I've hard you can get home hair removal lasers... anyone tried one yet?

My doctor has recently prescribed me Aldactone and within 3 weeks,the growth has slowed down tremendously...........It has also slowed down my hair growth over all, including the hair on my head (which is falling out by handfuls), I am not having to shave my legs as often (that is a plus).............

My biggest fear is losing my hair (on my head). I'd be literally heartbroken! Its so long and healthy!

(Warning - Post from a man. Read only if you are not sensitive to looking at things in a light hearted manner.) :bigsmile:

My heart and prayers go out to all of you. I am glad you have the determination to fight and take control. Leaning on each other for support and motivation is a great way to cope with this "challenge" you have been burdened with. It sounds like some of you have gotten some bad advice along the way and it's great that you can come here and get more information, sharing stories, worries, and successes. Many of you have done very well and serve as an inspiration to the others who have just started down to path to feeling better. My hat is off to you all. :flowerforyou:

By the way, I too have been fighting the problem of facial hair and the Unibrow most of my life. I decided to just go with it.

To the lady whose doctor told her to just work hard and drop 30 pounds in 3 months, lol, yeah if it was that easy, nobody would have a weight problem. I'd be looking for another doctor I think. :grumble:

To the other lady who said she can't eat like normal people, well, most "normal" people are overweight these days due to the prevalence of those foods. N'est-ce pas? I can't eat like one of those "normal" people either unless I work out often. Hopefully once I get to where I want to be I'll be able to splurge a bit more while eating out, but to be honest, the more I get used to cutting back on foods, eating leaner, and drinking only (mostly) water and black coffee (lol), the less I want what I had.

Have a great weekend ladies! :happy:

I have PCOS as well and I'm nearing the 50 lbs lost mark.

I do have a question for the other ladies out there, though. Are any of you struggling with hairloss? Have you found anything that makes a difference? I've tried Saw Palmetto to no effect. My doctor won't let me try Propecia. She said it won't do any good. Is there anything else? I cringe every time I look in the mirror.

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I was diagnosed about a year after my son was born (I was 31 at the time). I had the symptoms since I was teenager and doctors always just put me on birth control. Thank God I had a healthy pregnancy...mind you that was after I was told I couldn't get pregnant but they never said why. Once I realised what I had I lost a lot of weight just watching my diet. I have a couple of books on PCOS but I guess I am a picky eater because there is some weird stuff in those books! I would love to have fellow PCOS friends. It really helps keep me on track!

OMG! I'm nere here. My heart is touched and inspired by all you wonderful PCOS ladies! Ok I'm a bit on the cheesy side but it makes me so happy to see all you "cycsters" reaching out and supporting each other!!

Weight isn't the only problem I have with PCOS. Excess hair! Ahhhh can we touch on that topic? Have any of you who have lost weight noticed that the excess hair has been reduced? I know not all of us have excess body hair as a symptom but for those of you who do...help!!!

Add me ladies!

Time for you guys to find a new doctor!

When I was 17 I was sure I already had it. The dark patches of skin, excess hair, irregular periods ( actually i didnt get a period at all. just once when i was 15) yet the pediatric endocrinologist I went to didn't want to give me the diagnosis. He didn't believe that I had excess hair because she didn't see any there. I had just waxed it the day before the appointment for crying out loud!

When I turned 18 I went to a new doctor and she was very sensitive to the symptoms. She specializes in women's health. I got the dx and the right rx and it's made a difference. It's a sad fact but sometimes doctors are jerks so you need to find a new one.