PCOS Soul Cysters Unite

I am so glad to have found this forum of Soul Cysters.j It's nice to hear that others understand what you're going through. I have never had normal periods, and always thought something was wrong, but it wasn't until I got married, and wanted children before I started to look into it. In late September of last year my Doctor put me on Spironolactone through the beginning of January. I was told then it was for higher testosterone, but at that point I wasn't given a diagnosis for anything. I saw a different Doctor and was then put on Metroxyprogesterone, because I wasn't getting a period, so they wanted to see if that would give me a boost. In March I was sent to yet another Doctor, and they did more testing to find out if I had PCOS. It was determined through an ultrasound that I indeed had it, and that my ovaries were covered in cysts. I took the Metformin in March through the beginning of May, and since I still wasn't ovulating, she put me on Clomid. I was taking ovulation tests every morning, and still not finding one single positive result. I take the Clomid on day 5 of my cycle which I get from the Metroxyprogestrone, and I take the Clomid for 5 days. I recently saw my Doctor on July 13th, and she told me to call her when I get my cycle this time, so she can set up an ultrasound to see if my follicles are getting big enough. She doesn't want to up my dose of the Clomid until at least after 3 months. I'm hopeful that things will start working right soon, because I'm 29, and really wanting to get pregnant with my first child. My husband and I would love at least 3 children, but it could be a long and hard road.

Hi there you took the words right out of my mounth....I'm so frustrated i think i have tried eveything to loose weight and not 1lb will come off. I have tired Zumba, kickboxing with trainer, running, and walking. I just started Jillian Michales 30 day shred on my 9th day and have not lost anything. I will continue the workout in hopes it at least tones me.

A little background PCOS since 1999 after my 2nd child, had my 3rd child in 07 with the aid of Clomid.
Current weight 166 goal weight 145 Eat very healthy, protein and veggies, or salad. No soda or juices just water. Maybe i can drink more water. I have been trying to deal with PCOS the natural way, supplements and vitamins. I have an appt Aug 19 with a new ENDO (old endo was not helpful) to help with PCOS hair loss, and weight struggle. Yes on top of being fat I'm going bald uggghhh I hate PCOS!

All of you women with PCOS feel free to add me I posted about me a few pages back

Wanted to share an article/letter with you that I found. It works for me, too.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/i-didn’t-just-“manage”-my-condition-i-beat-it-and-wiped-the-floor-with-it/#more-22406

Acnee is my biggest concern as well! I am now on the YAZ bc pill to regulate periods and prevent acnee, but the moment I stop taking the pill I get a lot of pimples and excess hair. Terrible!

I really think the acnee comes from the hormonal imbalance, so not much you can do by cleaning face or buying expensive acnee products. I am also almost 30, so would love some clear skin without having to medicate every day!

I don't have insurance either, and avoided the doctor for many years. When I got married, I finally started going because I wanted to have children. I found out that I indeed had PCOS, and my ovaries were covered in cysts. I wish I would have started going sooner, so when I was ready for kids, I'd be more prepared. I still am not insured, I go to a local clinic that will take me, and they have discount programs for those that need it. I just pay out of pocket for my care for now, but my husband will be getting benefits in December, so I'll be insured soon. Good luck to you!

Bumping to read when I get home.

I haven't been diagnosed with PCOS, but I think I have it. I don't have health insurance, so I don't go to the doctor.

I don't have insurance either, and avoided the doctor for many years. When I got married, I finally started going because I wanted to have children. I found out that I indeed had PCOS, and my ovaries were covered in cysts. I wish I would have started going sooner, so when I was ready for kids, I'd be more prepared. I still am not insured, I go to a local clinic that will take me, and they have discount programs for those that need it. I just pay out of pocket for my care for now, but my husband will be getting benefits in December, so I'll be insured soon. Good luck to you!

I also have PCOS and was diagnoised Januaray 2010 with it. I ahve always had menstrual issues since about 18 and was on bc so i never thought anything of it when i would come off of it and my periods would come for a month and than disappear for months lol...... I am on the long and hard journey now to not only lose weight but make a life style change when it comes to my eatng habits..... and of course this is easier said than done. I am 24 now and in the next couple of years i hope to marry my current boyfriend and have at least one kid and so this weight has to come off so i can have a healthier body and more predictable cycles... I am glad to see other woman who are facing this long uphill battle and look forward to tracking my food diary and having yall around as moral support. AND REMEMBER WE CAN BEAT PCOS IT JUST TAKES DETERMINATION AND WILL POWER!!!!

I am looking for new support with my journey with PCOS, I would like to add more cysters that are looking for extra support and are going through the same thing. Please feel free to add me, some of the ppl on my friends list do not have pcos and do not under stand....