Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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skinnyminny
skinnyminny Posts: 9
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I have just been diagnosed with PCOS. I was wondering if anyone here has that and could give me a little insight into dieting with it.

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  • skinnyminny
    skinnyminny Posts: 9
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    I have just been diagnosed with PCOS. I was wondering if anyone here has that and could give me a little insight into dieting with it.
  • mandakay
    mandakay Posts: 73
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    Skinnyminny,
    I have no idea what that is or what it means for your choices in dieting and exercise. I am very sorry though. I am going to research it tonight, and if I find anything out I will let you know. I'll keep you in my prayers.

    Manda
  • brendamercier
    brendamercier Posts: 14
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    Hi there,
    I do have PCOS and have been diagnosed for approximately 7 years. The key to dieting with PCOS is that you first need to get leveled with your endocrine/hormonal levels with meds before you will lose any weight. The best thing for you to take is Metformin. Once you feel as though your levels are back to normal than you should be able to start losing weight, but it won't be easy. I have been eating healthy and using this system for over a month and have lost over 10 pounds but it seems as though I am at a platuea right now. Since PCOS causes obesity, once you lose weight you have to continually watch what you eat or you will gain it back. I really like fitness pal because you will change the way you eat for the better and with PCOS, it helps you keep it off instead of gaining back. Also, excercising really helps. Good luck.
  • mandakay
    mandakay Posts: 73
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    Hi again,

    I found this website that I found a bunch of info on. Here is some of what I found...hope it helps.

    Manda

    Lifestyle modification. Keeping a healthy weight by eating healthy foods and exercising is another way women can help manage PCOS. Many women with PCOS are overweight or obese. Eat fewer processed foods and foods with added sugars and more whole-grain products, fruits, vegetables, and lean meats to help lower blood sugar (glucose) levels, improve the body's use of insulin, and normalize hormone levels in your body. Even a 10 percent loss in body weight can restore a normal period and make a woman's cycle more regular.
  • skinnyminny
    skinnyminny Posts: 9
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    Thanks Brendamercier - I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago. They just got may blood work back and I started on metformin yesterday. I am also taking 2 other medicines to help with the acne, and hair growth. I have never been on medicines before, so this is a strange thing, when to take the medicine and when to eat and when to drink. How long will it take till I start to feel a difference?
  • brendamercier
    brendamercier Posts: 14
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    I would say about a month or so. If you're not good at taking meds on time, like me, ask for Metformin XR which is time release. This way you can take it all at once and get it over with. There are no side effects. Just remember that PCOS is not something that you are going to "get over" and you will probably be taking meds for the rest of your life. The meds for acne I take "as needed."
  • chrissie75062
    chrissie75062 Posts: 1
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    I was also just diagnosed with PCOS. I started on Metformin yesterday, I really hope this helps with the weightloss. I am a little different though; I have had a hysterectomy and I kept my ovaries.
  • butterfly2B
    butterfly2B Posts: 2 Member
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    I not only have polycystic ovarian syndrome but metobolic polycystic ovarian syndrome! I have been taking Metformin, Aldactone, OrthoCyclin, and 2 BP meds (it causes high blood pressure as well). Weight loss will be a challenge and my doctors have verified this. The hardest thing for me is that I am 33 and it is an infertility disorder! Keep trying to lose and you will. It may be slower and harder that the next person but slow and steady wins the race!
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
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    Your OB/GYN should have referred you to an endocrinologist that would tell you that a low carb diet is the way to go.........

    9 times out of 10, you are also insulin resistent which means you are a borderline diabetic.

    Low carb, all natural diet is the way to go and also plenty of exercise............

    I know, I am PCOS and diabetic myself.

    My OB/GYN that diagnosed me with PCOS was very well versed regarding a low carb diet and even gave me a copy of Atkins and the South Beach Diet to get me started. He had boxes of books for both plans and gave them out to everyone that was diagnosed with PCOS...........

    He was a good Doctor.
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
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    I not only have polycystic ovarian syndrome but metobolic polycystic ovarian syndrome! I have been taking Metformin, Aldactone, OrthoCyclin, and 2 BP meds (it causes high blood pressure as well). Weight loss will be a challenge and my doctors have verified this. The hardest thing for me is that I am 33 and it is an infertility disorder! Keep trying to lose and you will. It may be slower and harder that the next person but slow and steady wins the race!

    Weight loss is a lot easier with doing low carb.

    PM me and I will send you the link of a website that will prove what I am saying to be correct.
  • sincereme
    sincereme Posts: 276
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    Low Carbs is the way to go. I too have PCOS. I have slacked off so I really haven't lost any weight but when I first started doing it, I had lost about 10lbs. I will be starting Metformin soon and getting back on track. I am insulin resistant plus anemic. It is just so hard to lose the weight. If I can help please let me know.
  • beckyi88
    beckyi88 Posts: 604
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    There is another very long thread on here regarding PCOS and has great info, resources, co-sufferers!
    I'll try to find it and link it for you.
  • butterfly2B
    butterfly2B Posts: 2 Member
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    I am diabetic as well. I am blessed to have a great team of specialist! I can't do the high protein low carb thing because my disorders are taking a toll on my kidneys! I refuse to let the whole thing get me down when it comes to wieghtloss. I know what slow and steady wins the race and I will be victorious!

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