New here with PCOS trying to lose weight and get pregnant

azeria
azeria Posts: 527 Member
edited September 23 in Introduce Yourself
Hi,

I'm new here and I'm not too sure on how this all works. I'm just trying to figure it out. I have PCOS and have been trying to get pregnant with no results. Everywhere I go, I am told that to have better successes I need to lose weight. Easier said then done! I was referred to a fertility clinic and was told that unless I do lose weight they won't try any procedures on me. I am trying my best to lose weight, but it's just not that easy!

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  • EQHanks
    EQHanks Posts: 170 Member
    good luck! this website is great for helpful information and motivation!
  • azeria
    azeria Posts: 527 Member
    Thanks! I'm just learning how it works right now.
  • tritta01
    tritta01 Posts: 311
    What does PCOS stand for? This website it great loosing weight, I have lost 3lbs in a week! You can do it!!! People on this site are very helpful!
  • LaDiablesse
    LaDiablesse Posts: 862 Member
    Welcome. I also have PCOS and it's definitely not an easy task to lose. This site is helping me keep track of the food II put into my body and helping me become more aware of my water intake. Everyone is so supportive. Feel free to add me if you like. Good luck on your journey!
  • alij_78
    alij_78 Posts: 2 Member
    Good luck! I've got PCOS too, and if it helps encourage you, after loosing just a small amount of weight I easily fell pregnant with my first child, and now have two gorgeous kids and the post pregnancy weight to show for it!!! Good luck, but I'm sure it'll happen for you too.
  • tashasbaby
    tashasbaby Posts: 71
    Hi hun, i've been on this site for about 3 weeks, it is very helpful and supportive. I am TTC 2 and trying to lose weight before i go back to the doctors, feel free to add me :-)
  • azeria
    azeria Posts: 527 Member
    Hi Tritta - PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome. some of the side effects are growing hair in places you are not supposed to, weight gain (due to insulin resistance), infertility (my body does not ovulate. It can be so frustrating at times to know that your own body is your worst enemy when it comes to reaching your goals.

    La diablesse- thanks for your support also. It's nice to hear from others on this journey. it can be quite overwhelming at times.
  • azeria
    azeria Posts: 527 Member
    It is great to hear from others who have PCOS and have been able to get pregnant from losing even just a little!
  • Cytherea
    Cytherea Posts: 515 Member
    Hey there! I have PCOS too, and it IS really hard to lose weight. However, it can be done! Nothing else has ever worked for me, until I found MFP. I don't lose weight as quickly as other people, but it DOES come off and that's amazing. Feel free to add me as a friend if you like! :flowerforyou:
  • mrsdsmith
    mrsdsmith Posts: 22 Member
    Hi I am going through the same thing now. I just started Jan 1 and have lost 10 lbs so far:) It is a frustrating thing (PCOS) to go through. Please feel free to add me. We can motivate each other!!
  • bnw2380
    bnw2380 Posts: 4 Member
    I was diagnosed with PCOS with insulin resistance in May 2010. I am not trying to get pregnant but before I was diagnosed I had no idea why I kept gaining weight. My doctor recommended Weight Watchers and I tried it but it just wasn't for me. When I was diagnosed my doctor put me on Metformin and I have noticed that it helps with reducing my cravings for carbs and refined starches, etc....I have cut out alcohol, sodas, anything processed and incorporated whole grain foods and a ton of fresh vegetables into my diet. I also try to get in a half hour to an hour of cardio exercise 4 to 5 times a week and I do circuit training twice a week. I lost the first 30lbs pretty quickly and then slacked off through the holidays and new year. I started back on my program and lost 5lbs within the first 10 days. In the past I always set impossible goals but now I set mini goals for myself according to things that are going on in my life. I think you just have to find what works for you, have a good support group that can keep you focused and just keep thinking about the end result. All the hard work will be worth it. MFP is a great site for support and to keep track of where you are at in your weight loss journey. I hope it works well for you.
  • azeria
    azeria Posts: 527 Member
    Sometimes what I find the most frustrating and depressing is seeing other people who don't even like kids get pregnant so easily. I once helped a friend go through an abortion because she didn't think having a kid would be good for her relationship. Now, she's in the same relationship and has two kids. It's so hard for me to understand.

    Then, I see the way people look at me or the comments that people make about my weight. They don't understand how hard I try to lose weight and how it is because of my condition that I am like this. Honestly, I probably did let myself go and now it's a bit scary to change. I am doing my best.
  • candicemaechling
    candicemaechling Posts: 152 Member
    I also have fertility issues I had a cyst about liter size taken out earlier in the year after about 6 months on clomiphene the next step was fertility doctors so I'm taking some time away from trying the goal is to lose over 100 by next year I'm 40 down so far. Good luck in your journey!
  • azeria
    azeria Posts: 527 Member
    I was told by the specialist that I went to see at the fertility clinic that research has shown that metformin doesn't really help in dealing with PCOS. I don't know what reality is, but all I can do is trust my specialist.
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