Trying to lose weight so I can conceive with PCOS

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ChazzyEvilKitty
ChazzyEvilKitty Posts: 20 Member
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Hey everyone, I'm looking for people in a similar situation who wants to lose weight to be able to be healthy, as well as so I can get pregnant. I have PCOS so I knew this would be a challenge. I'm currently doing a high protein, low carb diet. I'd love to find people in a similar situation so we can help motivate each other.

Advice would be great also, feel free to message/add me. Thanks for reading :)

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  • Gimsteinn
    Gimsteinn Posts: 7,678 Member
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    The GI index diet has done wonders for women with PCOS. The infertility specialists where I live put their PCOS clients on a GI index diet. In fact I've tried it and it's very effective but I don't have PCOS.
  • ChazzyEvilKitty
    ChazzyEvilKitty Posts: 20 Member
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    I've never heard of that, but I'll look it up now. My Doctors only ever say to lose weight, but haven't given me advice on diet etc. Thank you very much x
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
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    Lower carb diets tend to be best for PCOS. doesnt have to be drastic. Most of the research points to 150g max per day. Exercise, especially weight training, has also been proven to help.
  • MoodyFoodie23
    MoodyFoodie23 Posts: 26 Member
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    Hi!! I tried for 3 years to get pregnant and was always told to lose weight. I ended up losing about 87 lbs and got pregnant...finally! I understand your struggle and know how absolutely devastating PCOS is mentally and physically! Would love to be a part of your support system!
  • laureneh01
    laureneh01 Posts: 11 Member
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    In the same situation. Teenager diagnosed with PCOS. Want to lose weight now so I can have a chance to start a family later! We can do this :)
  • ahende3
    ahende3 Posts: 46 Member
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    I have been trying to conceive for over two years. I was recently (like in the last week) diagnosed with PCOS. I would love to connect, Friend ME!!
  • FeraFilia
    FeraFilia Posts: 4,664 Member
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    I have PCOS, and within 6 months of starting to lose weight, I ended up pregnant! I was shocked. I had an easy pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby the day after his due date.

    I don't have much in the way of advice because I didn't do anything really drastic, only counting calories and a little cardio, I just wanted to let you know it's very possible. Good luck!
  • knelson095
    knelson095 Posts: 254 Member
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    I have PCOS. I lost about 65 lbs not eating any particular diet, just tracking calories and keeping my protein up. I don't have the insulin resistance, fwiw. Anyway, I am currently pregnant after just one round of clomid. I don't ovulate so I needed help, but it ended up being much easier than I was thinking it would be.

    Work on yourself and get healthy, then find a good reproductive specialist. A good doctor makes all the difference. Good luck!

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