The visit 2 the DOC'S

I have been battling PCOS for a few years now and was just diagnosed this past Feb/March. You actually have to do more than lose weight. My pal shared a paper from her nutritionist and if you would like I can message it to you as well! Feel free to add me and there are several of my lady pals on here that are battling PCOS as well.

There is definitely more to PCOS than weight. I would seek out a nutritionist and also another doctor who specializes in that kind of thing--- usually an OB/GYN is more equipped to treat that kind of disorder. Good luck!

I too have PCOS. It is frightening, that's true. But the better thing is that you had a diagnosis. And yes, we Cysters, work harder than a normal person because our metabolism is slower and most of us are insulin resistant. We need to watch what we eat and not moving/exercising is not an option. That's just the way it is.

However, you have come to the right place and you are not alone. The more you know about PCOS the more you become empowered and the less frightening PCOS will be to you.

Hang in here.

I've been having similar probs. I suspect endometriosis cause by scar tissue failing in my uterus (2 c-sections and tubal so no more for me anyway). But the doctor won't confirm my suspicions until I let him do some exploratory surgery. Of course, I've suspected for years but it wasn't until I changed my eating and exercise habits that the pain really began to disrupt my daily activities. Fortunately, it's not a constant. I only have real problems for 7 to 10 days out of the month. So when things are good, I work my butt off. And when things are bad, I keeep my butt in bed. Just have to listen to your body and do what works. Another one of my MFP friends had both endo and PCOS. She recommended doing yoga. I tried it for a couple of weeks and it really seemed to help. I've been able to work out a lot lately without incidence. Maybe you could try that for your pain and then ease into more strenuous activity as you begin to feel better.

If your doctor advised you to lose weight quickly, then obviously he feels that it is safe for you to do so. I've been losing 2-6 pounds a week for months now. The myth that it is harder to lose weight fast and keep it off is based on the assumption that you will eventually return to your old habits. If you make a healthy diet and regular exercise part of your lifestyle, then you don't have to worry about ever putting the weight on. You can ask for tips and advice from others, but ultimately, no one knows your body better than you and you have to do what works. Just be sure to listen to your body and be careful not to force yourself to do more than you believe your body can handle. Best of luck! Please feel free to add me if you like. So little is known about female medical issues that it helps to learn from others experiences.