Struggling with PCOS

sheszamazing
sheszamazing Posts: 19
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HELLO EVERYONE.....

My name is Dennise and i am 25 years old from new jersey. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2010 and lost twins in 2011. From all the treatments of trying to conceive and just PCOS in general i topped the scale at 180 lbs in September 2012. I have suffered and cried these lbs off but hard work pays off. Join me in my struggle to beat PCOS and to conquer what i thought once was not possible... One day for me to be at my goal weight and have a family of my own.

SW 9/2012 180lbs
CW 3/27/13 147.2
GW 130.0
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  • SNWilliams13
    SNWilliams13 Posts: 21
    I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18 almost 10 years ago. Please add me so we can fight this ting together.
  • ScottishMrs
    ScottishMrs Posts: 254 Member
    Hey there Dennise, I'm 20 and from Ontario. I have no diagnosed condition right now, but my husband and I are trying to conceive and there is potential for difficulties because I have longish, irregular cycles and we're currently in our 9th month of trying. I am so sorry for your loss. As far as I know, I don't have PCOS, but I'd love to join you in your journey towards health and children.
  • JennytheWicked
    JennytheWicked Posts: 67 Member
    HELLO EVERYONE.....

    My name is Dennise and i am 25 years old from new jersey. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2010 and lost twins in 2011. From all the treatments of trying to conceive and just PCOS in general i topped the scale at 180 lbs in September 2012. I have suffered and cried these lbs off but hard work pays off. Join me in my struggle to beat PCOS and to conquer what i thought once was not possible... One day for me to be at my goal weight and have a family of my own.

    SW 9/2012 180lbs
    CW 3/27/13 147.2
    GW 130.0

    Hi and welcome! I, too have PCOS and it hadn't been diagnosed for most of my life. I was hospitalized during a miscarriage and they found cysts. Surprise!

    But I had been straggling to lose weight my entire life and found out that PCOS is a very big cause of not losing weight. One thing that really helped me was taking Vitamin B Complex. I started taking it and within 3.5 months I've lost almost 30lbs.

    If you want to add me, I'd be happy to help support you through your journey.
  • SashaJaneJ
    SashaJaneJ Posts: 92 Member
    I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2001. I am now 33 years old. My doctor told me about MFP in May, 2011. I have lost 177 pounds since then. My doctor took me off metformin because of all the weight I have lost. I was on it for 12 years. The reason why I was on it was due to the PCOS and cause TOM was not like it was. He told me if TOM didnt show up I would have to go back on insulin. That is my fear right now. I do struggle with the PCOS every day. Please free to add me if you would like.
  • JLHNU212
    JLHNU212 Posts: 169 Member
    Way to go! I too have PCOS and have struggled with infertility since I was married 8 years ago! My doctor told me that I have to take a break from my current treatments because I have to lose some pounds that have creeped on since I have been taking so many different medicines and getting so many shots! Good Luck to you and you now have a cheerleader who knows your struggle! Thank you for sharing!
  • JLHNU212
    JLHNU212 Posts: 169 Member
    P.S. I would love to be support for anyone dealing with PCOS or infertility in general, so if anyone wants to add me, feel free!!! :)
  • saratf
    saratf Posts: 49 Member
    I also have PCOS. I was able to conceive after taking metformin and staying on it for my whole pregnancy. Good luck with losing weight! I feel much better now that I am at a healthier weight. I'm hoping that we have an easier time of getting pregnant in the future. Feel free to add me.
  • sheszamazing
    sheszamazing Posts: 19
    I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18 almost 10 years ago. Please add me so we can fight this ting together.


    i added youuuu <3 thanks for the support we can deff beat this together... its so nice finding other women with it ... makes you feel like you are not alone in this world.
  • sheszamazing
    sheszamazing Posts: 19
    Hey there Dennise, I'm 20 and from Ontario. I have no diagnosed condition right now, but my husband and I are trying to conceive and there is potential for difficulties because I have longish, irregular cycles and we're currently in our 9th month of trying. I am so sorry for your loss. As far as I know, I don't have PCOS, but I'd love to join you in your journey towards health and children.

    aww thank i will gladly add you.... i hope to show support in your struggle and your journey
  • sheszamazing
    sheszamazing Posts: 19
    :smile: thanks so much to everyone thats been posting on here... It makes me feel like i am not alone in this struggle and journey and its always nice to meet other women with the same symptoms as you
  • sheszamazing
    sheszamazing Posts: 19
    I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2001. I am now 33 years old. My doctor told me about MFP in May, 2011. I have lost 177 pounds since then. My doctor took me off metformin because of all the weight I have lost. I was on it for 12 years. The reason why I was on it was due to the PCOS and cause TOM was not like it was. He told me if TOM didnt show up I would have to go back on insulin. That is my fear right now. I do struggle with the PCOS every day. Please free to add me if you would like.

    i was on metformin for 2 years 1500mg a day but it was making me very sick and i couldnt keep none of my food down. I am currently off metformin but hope to one day start the process of it again with out complications
  • Athena98501
    Athena98501 Posts: 716 Member
    HELLO EVERYONE.....

    My name is Dennise and i am 25 years old from new jersey. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2010 and lost twins in 2011. From all the treatments of trying to conceive and just PCOS in general i topped the scale at 180 lbs in September 2012. I have suffered and cried these lbs off but hard work pays off. Join me in my struggle to beat PCOS and to conquer what i thought once was not possible... One day for me to be at my goal weight and have a family of my own.

    SW 9/2012 180lbs
    CW 3/27/13 147.2
    GW 130.0

    I have PCOS as well, and it makes my progress slower than I'd like. Can you tell me what you were doing to lose this quickly?
  • joeylu
    joeylu Posts: 208 Member
    I everyone. I have PCOS too. I found that nothing helped me with fertility meds . I finally got preggers in April 2012 and had my son 12/26/13 after doing my own research of this ****ty condition. I went to a 1420 calorie diet broken into the 40%carb, 30%protein and 30%fat. I worked out 4xs a week and cheated one day a week. I also lowered my sugar to around 25 grams a day. I didnt like metformin so I never took it. I also to vitamin E, fish oil, b6, calcium plus d and prenatals. All of these vitamins help you get pregnant. Please feel free to add me. I will soon be getting back on the dieting horse. Im from nj too
  • Tamicejl
    Tamicejl Posts: 65 Member
    Hello ladies,

    I am another PCOS'er..... trying to drop wt to conceive again. My daughter is 11 and is dying for a brother... and understands enough to know mommy is sick..... and is not health enough to have a baby. My heart goes out to you all ... and I will be support to those that need it. Add me .... ask question or just vent ..... I'm here.... cause when I was going through my darkest days ....I had no one ... but my husband and poor thing he tried......

    PCOS is beatable........ I am a believer!
  • sheszamazing
    sheszamazing Posts: 19


    I have PCOS as well, and it makes my progress slower than I'd like. Can you tell me what you were doing to lose this quickly?

    hi! yes i am a firm believer of a diet .... i have used myfitnesspal for the passed months and it has helped me to understand food intake better. Especially since we have high insulin = no high sugar intake for the days .... I exercise everyday or atleast try to exercise which i do have a full time job and on my lunch breaks i tend to walk up hill for 30mins after i eat a small frozen meal of 250-300 calories. I started on a diet of 1200 with myfitnesspal and now i am on 1100 calorie diet..
  • SNWilliams13
    SNWilliams13 Posts: 21
    I definitely agree and besides here there is a PCOS message board www.soulcysters.com The women on there really got me through some difficult days.
  • Athena98501
    Athena98501 Posts: 716 Member


    I have PCOS as well, and it makes my progress slower than I'd like. Can you tell me what you were doing to lose this quickly?

    hi! yes i am a firm believer of a diet .... i have used myfitnesspal for the passed months and it has helped me to understand food intake better. Especially since we have high insulin = no high sugar intake for the days .... I exercise everyday or atleast try to exercise which i do have a full time job and on my lunch breaks i tend to walk up hill for 30mins after i eat a small frozen meal of 250-300 calories. I started on a diet of 1200 with myfitnesspal and now i am on 1100 calorie diet..

    It sounds like exercise makes a big difference, then. I'm not able to do true cardio very often at all, because I also have a sleep disorder and CFS. Amazingly though, my activity level usually ranges from lightly active to moderately active by my calorie burns per my BMF. I wasn't losing anywhere near what I should've been at the lower calorie level, unfortunately. I never went over, and only lost 5 pounds in 2 months. I had a very long way to go, and was feeling terribly deprived, so I had to experiment a little to find a way I could lose that I could sustain for however long it took. My progress is slower, but I'm getting there. I've lost 29 pounds in a little under a year (minus an 8 week metabolism reset).
  • sheszamazing
    sheszamazing Posts: 19
    I definitely agree and besides here there is a PCOS message board www.soulcysters.com The women on there really got me through some difficult days.

    thanks i will deff check it out :)
  • JenniBaby85
    JenniBaby85 Posts: 855 Member
    Feel free to add me. I have PCOS with the added bonus of hypothyroidism! I know what you're going through!
  • BHollie1115
    BHollie1115 Posts: 3
    Hi. My name is Brandi. i was diagnosed with Diabetes when I was 21. In August of 2012, I was diagnosed with PCOS and hypothyroidism. I have fluctuated between 210-230lbs for the last 5 years. Never gaining but never really losing. I got married last year and we are ready for kids. I know I have alot on my plate but I am determined to lose the weight, get off of my meds and have a family of my own..... I know what you are going thru but we can do it!!
  • jessicae1aine
    jessicae1aine Posts: 885
    Feel free to add me, as well.

    After taking forever to get a doctor to take me seriously (and having one gyn tell me that one period a year was plenty!), I've finally been on Metformin for about 6 weeks. I'm frustrated, and just... yup.
  • emmalilypad
    emmalilypad Posts: 36 Member
    I was just diagnosed 2 weeks ago and I'm not sure what to make of it all! Anyone can feel free to add me, I'll give and take all the support I can get!
  • sheszamazing
    sheszamazing Posts: 19
    dont worry my little pcos warriors <3 i added everyone and we will start the process to beat this monster inside of us together
  • alglenn2013
    alglenn2013 Posts: 97 Member
    I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1998, before the connection between ovarian cysts and insulin resistance was well known.I've been off and on Metformin for about 10 years. Originally, it helped a ton. I lost about 25 lbs and kept it off for about 3 years. Then the unthinkable happened. I got pregnant! Lol, talk about a surprise! Hubby and I had planned to NOT have kids, but I guess fate had other plans.Our son is now 5 and I have gained my 25 lbs back, plus an additional 15. Last year I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, ugh! Exercise alone isn't cutting it, so I came to MFP for the guidance I need to control my calories and support I need to stay focused.
  • nomorebamboozles
    nomorebamboozles Posts: 73 Member
    Hello ladies,

    I would like to invite any of you who are looking for new friends to also add me. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 (20 now) and Metformin luckily worked for me to bring back my periods. I've been off Metformin for years now and am unaware of my current blood and testosterone levels. (Yes, that is a little scary but I'm feeling great.) Nonetheless I'm doing the best to get healthy now while I am young and have more free time. I love to read others' stories with this disease and encourage all of you to fight for the best health you can achieve :) MFP is a great tool for just that - but I also encourage those with insulin resistance to also be checking the glycemic index of the foods they're eating for a more comprehensive look at how the food affects the blood sugar. It can be more helpful than just looking at the sugar content here on MFP.
  • nomorebamboozles
    nomorebamboozles Posts: 73 Member
    Feel free to add me, as well.

    After taking forever to get a doctor to take me seriously (and having one gyn tell me that one period a year was plenty!), I've finally been on Metformin for about 6 weeks. I'm frustrated, and just... yup.

    I never understand why some people think it's okay to have infrequent periods. It is quite common in certain parts of the world but those parts are disease ridden and often the women are malnourished. I think menstruation is natural and skipping once or twice a year isn't a big deal but when you KNOW something is wrong it's best to go with your gut like it sounds like you did. Glad you finally got taken seriously, though. It's not THAT uncommon and more doctors should be aware and looking out for the disease (1/10 women... come on. That's a lot of women!)
  • nyscha
    nyscha Posts: 1
    Hello all,
    I was diagnosed with PCOS at 17 or 18. Was on medication for a couple of years and then for a while it seemed like things had evened out. I was 48kg when I got married (small frame) and within 3 years I've ballooned to 60kg and all of the PCOS symptoms are back. So I'm back on medication. Also been told by the doctor to lose weight before starting a family (which I'd like to do real soon).
    I joined a gym last year but quickly discontinued because I felt extremely judged by trainers who thought I was shamming when I nearly passed out with dehydration on the first day (which I probably shouldn't have bothered with in hindsight).

    Anyway I'm sick of being called fat, unhappy with the side effects of the weight gain (back ache) and eager to have kids. So I've decided to start with small changes:
    a) minimize sugar intake to 1 spoon a day (previously was about 5-6)
    b) throw out processed food and restock kitchen with whole grains. We've had success with this in the past month
    c) incorporate some form of exercise for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. This is where I'm really struggling.

    I'm hoping to find some motivation here and look forward to camaraderie during the weight loss efforts. Best of luck to all of you!
  • nomorebamboozles
    nomorebamboozles Posts: 73 Member
    Hello all,
    I was diagnosed with PCOS at 17 or 18. Was on medication for a couple of years and then for a while it seemed like things had evened out. I was 48kg when I got married (small frame) and within 3 years I've ballooned to 60kg and all of the PCOS symptoms are back. So I'm back on medication. Also been told by the doctor to lose weight before starting a family (which I'd like to do real soon).
    I joined a gym last year but quickly discontinued because I felt extremely judged by trainers who thought I was shamming when I nearly passed out with dehydration on the first day (which I probably shouldn't have bothered with in hindsight).

    Anyway I'm sick of being called fat, unhappy with the side effects of the weight gain (back ache) and eager to have kids. So I've decided to start with small changes:
    a) minimize sugar intake to 1 spoon a day (previously was about 5-6)
    b) throw out processed food and restock kitchen with whole grains. We've had success with this in the past month
    c) incorporate some form of exercise for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. This is where I'm really struggling.

    I'm hoping to find some motivation here and look forward to camaraderie during the weight loss efforts. Best of luck to all of you!

    I totally know the struggling with exercise part. What I've found helps me, and hopefully you, is to not put so much pressure on yourself to do 30 minutes in the beginning. In the beginning it's always really difficult and that's when you really feel like you're dying and want to stop and not continue in the future. Simply putting on your gym clothes in the morning (or whenever you work out) is a big step and that's the initial motivation I think you're talking about that's hard to get. If you can do half the time in the first week or two you're going to get into a better habit of working out and it will take the initial "OH GOD not this again!" away from exercise. Yes, it will slow your progress down a little bit, but it's more important to build healthy habits slowly and surely than to force them and hope you can continue with them.

    What I'm doing right now is telling myself "okay, just do 15 minutes on the stationary bike today and tomorrow if you feel strong and like it's going good then I'll do 20. If not, I'll just do 15 as best as I can." I do this because I have absolutely no healthy exercise habits or desire to work out and this is way to slowly bring it into my life without my body and mind rejecting them completely... (which has happened on other failed weight loss attempts.)

    Really hope this helps someone :)
  • DesireeAshley90
    DesireeAshley90 Posts: 137 Member
    Sorry for your loss! I've had PCOS since as long as I can remember! Anyone feel free to add me :o)
  • JackiLean
    JackiLean Posts: 62 Member

    I never understand why some people think it's okay to have infrequent periods. It is quite common in certain parts of the world but those parts are disease ridden and often the women are malnourished. I think menstruation is natural and skipping once or twice a year isn't a big deal but when you KNOW something is wrong it's best to go with your gut like it sounds like you did. Glad you finally got taken seriously, though. It's not THAT uncommon and more doctors should be aware and looking out for the disease (1/10 women... come on. That's a lot of women!)

    I have had every single one of by Gyny doctors tell me this is ok. I'm actually a firm believer that is actually is medically ok.

    I tried Metformin for 3 months and after no results, my doctor promptly took me off of it and put me on an extremely low dose birth control pill. That has regulated me and since I HATE periods, I've been taking three packs, one right after the other without the placebo week. Finally, after 3 months, I take the placebo week and get a small, light period.

    And because of this, I feel as regular as I want to be and am losing weight! I also have PCOS but since my fiance and I are far from thinking about having kids, it's really just a weight frustration issue to me now, but I'm sure when it comes time, I'll be glad to have all of you ladies around.

    I started at 185 and am down to 175! Just 20 more pounds to go before my goal date of May 25!

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