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P.C.O.SIS

Between 1 in 10 women, over 5 million in just the U.S. has PCOS.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can cause health problems in women, but it can be treated. It is a syndrome
that is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood.

Owner: sweetsue70443Leaders: sweetsue70443, DragonwolfCreated on February 3, 20126486 membersPrivacy: Public

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For the Newly Diagnosed or in need of a Refresher
I’ve been receiving guidance from Kelly Brewster, WHNP for 16 years and now am bringing my daughter, 14, to her for recent diagnosis of IR. Check out her podcast: Hangry Games on Podbean Website & Book: https://prep4it.com Really wish I had something like this years ago 🥰
Any success stories on conceiving?
Been trying to conceive for about 2 years. Have been having a hard time even when my period become regular. I just started this weight loss journey in July 2015. I know I still have a way to go. Anyone have any success stories or any tips that they may have tried or heard from someone. Anything can help. Thanks in advance.
Success Stories
Have you successfully controlled your PCOS? Tell us your story! It doesn't have to just be weight loss. If you've found a way to deal with the other symptoms -- acne, hair growth, etc. -- share those successes, too!
Start Here
You've just been diagnosed with PCOS, or you've had the diagnosis for a while and are now starting to do something about it, but don't know where to start. You've come to the right place. Start here to find answers to common questions and find information on getting started down the path of healing. This is currently a…
Call For Sticky Contributors
Hey ladies! I'd love to get some stickies on here to help newcomers. Unfortunately, I'm pretty busy and if it were left all up to me, it'd take forever to get a good bit of the stickies up. Besides, this isn't my group, it's our group. So, to those of you who are writers, editors, or researchers, I'd love to get some…

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Been through PCOS
@pcos, I, too, was diagnosed at 14, and I bled like a slaughtered pig. It was hard to get pregnant, and out of my five pregnancies, I have one bio child. I lost my daughter Alexandra at 21 weeks. Each pregnancy loss helped us keep my son alive. After a while, my ovaries were like cantaloupes, so I had torsion. I was in so…
PCOS
I have had it since I was 14 but diagnosed at 16 I am now 31. I still have painfully periods that are debilitating as well as not getting my period for months at a time. Then when I do it's heavy and painful. I have been on metformin since I was diagnosed but I don't even know if it's working at this point. Any help is…
Just diagnosed PCOS
Hi all, I've recently got the PCOS diagnosis, two years after myself and my husband began trying. I've been prescribed Metformin which I will start taking today - I've been told I need to lose around 2.5 stone to qualify for the next medication, and a scary 4 stone to qualify for IVF (although they said that there are…
Newbie!
Hey, I'm Hannah. I'm looking for supportive friends on my journey to becoming mentally and physically healthier! I am 26 and had a Gastric Bypass in Feb 2022 to help get my weight in control following years of fluctuating weight and dieting as well as PCOS.
PCOS and anxiety possibly linked to overeating
I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS and I need to lose some weight probably around 50lbs. I am really struggling with evening binge eating, if bad food is in the cupboards I will eat it, I have very little willpower and between 18.00 and 20.00 o’clock. In the evening I could easily consume 600-1000 calories! I could…
Anyone else losing weight for fertility reasons?
Hi all, I have been an on and off MFP user for many years now. It has helped me lose weight in the past, and LOVE the community aspect. I am 27, and have been trying to conceive for over 4 years. Coming off of a failed IVF cycle I am trying my best to lose the weight from all the stress eating, and get as healthy as…
Looking for Cysters
I would love to connect to other Cysters on here and make some new friends! To help motivate each other! Please add me! 💜
PCOS story and how I was lead to Intermittent Fasting
Long Post Warning ⚠ So I used to be a regular around here. I've been dealing with Pcos and it's lovely symptoms for decades now. I'm currently 41, but I started having symptoms as a teen. I discovered low carb in my 20s and started putting together the insulin connection. It was moderately effective for weight control, but…
Diagnosed Today
Hello there! I just got my diagnosis today after years of suspicions but uncooperative doctors. Cheers for new doctor. Now I am on a warpath with my past to get myself on track as a healthier better me and could really use a support circle.
Looking to lean out... HELP! Tummy fat tips? PICS!
- Diagnosed with PCOS in 2011. - I weight train 4x/week and do cardio or HIIT the other days. - Average about 5 days of working out. - I have a decent amount of muscle. Sometimes I think I look too bulky... like now. - I'm a busy mama and work full-time as an art director. - GOAL: Get rid of the fluff on top of muscle.…

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