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Question!!!
What does it mean for a PCOs woman when her PMS symptoms do not show up like they usually do?
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Prometrium
A little PCOS tmi. I haven't had a period in a really really long time. It's been about 2 years. Thursday my Dr. prescribed prometrium to restart my cycle and birth control to help regulate it after it starts. I keep staring at the bottle thinking "Do I really want to take this?" I don't miss having a menstrual cycle at…
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Book Suggestions
I've just purchased 'A Patient's Guide to PCOS' by Walter Futterweit, as I liked the preview on Amazon. I was wondering if anyone had any other book suggestions for me? Thanks guys!
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I wish I felt like this all the time...
It's the week after TOM is gone and I feel AMAZING. I have my energy back, I'm able to be productive, I feel happy and content, nothing is pissing me off or annoying me anymore, cravings are gone, hunger is normal again, I'm satisfied when I finish eating a regular healthy meal, I'm sleeping well and wake up feeling…
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My worst problems.
All these symptoms suck. The worst ones would be, the skin tags, thinning hair, and discoloration around my neck and ankles. What did you all do for these problems, and did it help?
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Ketogenic Diet
I know that it's been thrown around in a few discussions about doing keto, but I just had a few questions/frustrations about it. And I wanted to hear about other success, recipes, ideas, advice, about it. Im starting Keto April 1st. I say that because Im moving the 31st, so Ill be able to start fresh then. Anywho, I've…
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low carb or high carb what's better for us with pcos?
Sorry if this has already been asked, if so please direct me to the thread:) But is low carb better for those with pcos,I see a lot of people online promoting high carb low fat diets but I was under the impression low carb was better, has anyone seen improvements with either diet Thank you, sorry for asking a no doubt very…
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Things about PCOS You Wish Others Understood/Are Tired of Explaining - Ongoing List!
Yesterday, we saw a post on "10 Things Women with PCOS are Tired of Explaining." Some of us thought we might start our own list. 1. Everyone's PCOS is different. PCOS is a list of symptoms compiled. You may have one issue or a thousand on the list. Just because you have one thing does not dictate another. Just because you…
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New to PCOS Need help?
Hi I'm Brittany and I was recently diagnosed with Pcos. My dr wants me to loose weight to help control that and my high insulin level. I am currently breastfeeding my toddler. She wants to wait until I'm not for metformin. What calorie/carb goals would be good for me (keep in mind the breastfeeding)
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Having a hard time with VERY low carb
Hi, I'm new to the group. I have PCOS and also type II diabetes. I have heard many people have success with eating keto (under 25 carbs a day) and I'm having a really hard time with it. I know I need eat lower carb to lose but has anyone here had success with being a little less restrictive with carbs? And what were your…
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Super long periods
Hey ladies! So, because I'm nursing, no one wants to order blood work for my hormone levels because even if they're out of whack, I won't "take medicine" for them. I have asked because I want to know where I'm at... and while I might not take things for them, certainly I can do other things to help. Anyway, before I had my…
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Just was prescribed Metformin yesterday
Part question asking, part VENTING here, lol I had a list of things to discuss with my doctor, and one was that my weight loss persistently stalls despite me sticking to a fairly low cal diet and exercising, trying IF (of which she disapproved of course), low carb, almost no added sugar, avoiding HFCS entirely, and so on.…
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acne
Does anyone have any issue wih acne? I am gf and mostly dairy free but have terrible acne? Does anyone have any tips?
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Comparing notes
I am looking for a woman who has similar stats as mine, except ways a lot less, that would be willing to share their food diary with me so I can evaluate my eating based on someone who has reached my goal weight (or close to it). I am 28, 5"4', and am currently about 165lbs. I just had a baby, and my pre-pregnancy weight…
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Getting diagnosed?/Questions
I have had issues with my menstrual since it began. First they were normal, as they came every month, but they were extremely painful and heavy. Then I began to gain weight, they were still heavy and painful but they wouldn't stop. I had to stay on birth control but then that only seemed to last for so long, then I would…
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Should I see an endo?
Hi. I'm new to the group. Quick background...I'm 37 5'6 174 lbs. I was told I have PCOS about 15 years ago. When we started trying for kids I knew it would be a challenge and it was. I went on metformin, saw a reproductive endocrinologist and with fertility treatments we now have 2 boys . Fast forward 6 years...I no longer…
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10 Things Women with PCOS are Tired of Explaining
Just came across this - the PCOS Nutrition Center posted it on facebook. I thought some of you could relate! http://pcos.about.com/od/pcos101/fl/10-Things-Women-With-PCOS-Are-Tired-Of-Explaining.htm My favorite thing is being told to "relax" by friends. I had a nurse friend tell me that she had a patient who had FOUR kids…
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How do you know you need Met?
Hi, I am brand new here, but not new to PCOS. I was diagnosed in my mid 20's while trying to conceive. I was prescribed metformin, and it worked quite well as I was pregnant first cycle with both of my children. Fast forward almost 8 years. I am slowly gaining weight, although I am not overweight (yet). I feel like crap. I…
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weightloss and periods
Hi Ladies, need some insight. I haven't had my period for 8 months now. The last one I had was after another failed fertility treatment. I have recently lost 19 lbs (go me!) from changing my diet and exercise to a more PCOS friendly lifestyle. Saturday night I was spotting as if I was going to get my period. Sunday NOTHING…
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SHOUT IT OUT!! What area are you all from?
Im from Kansas City, Missouri. I'm looking to find some new friends, PCOS Support, and accountability....maybe even a new workout partner!!! Look forward to meeting you all. Feel free to friend me on here. :smile:
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Diet tips for PCOS friendly eating as a vegetarian - is it possible to balance low carb w/ veg diet?
I've been reading up a bit on the Keto diet and reducing carbohydrates. I already eat quite a healthy diet - lots of vegetables, fruits in moderation, and I make sure I get enough protein through things like tofu, tempeh, tofurky type "fake meat" products, eggs, cheese (lots of cottage cheese), yogurt, beans and lentils,…
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Hello! New here. Love your thoughts on this diet and ideas!
Hi! I have been at the doctors and doing research for about 2 weeks now. I have PCOS and insulin resistance, but am working on getting my own copy of my bloodwork. When I visited my doctor yesterday, she mentioned metformin and also recommended this diet. I decided I'd like to see if I can clean up my eating enough to…
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Lifting & Eating
So, general consensus for PCOS seems to be less carbs, more fat, moderate protein right? For lifting all I hear is EAT PROTEIN AND LOTS OF IT! Is this still a true story for PCOS peeps, or should I just not listen to these chants?
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How do you space out your meds and supplements?
I take 100mg of spironolactone twice a day, a scoop of Inositol powder (9g), bcp, and I try to take a multivitamin most days, especially now that I have to limit fruits and veg to try to conform more to a LCHF diet. I try to space them out and take with separate meals (spiro, inositol, spiro, multi - is usually the order,…
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Recently Diagnosed
Hello everyone. I am new to this group and was just diagnosed with PCOS last week. I have had problems since puberty and it only took 12-14 years and a bunch of different doctors to finally get some answers. The doctor was very knowledgeable with what we can do medically (what to take and what to keep an eye on) but other…
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Are all women with pcos in danger of diabetes?
So I just got diagnosed with pcos a couple days ago. I always had my suspicions but my gyno said my ultrasound and menses patterns were consistent with pcos and I'd have to take horomone therapy (which I will start soon). She didn't say anything about my blood sugar or insulin (I didn't have a blood test either). Are all…
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Anyone doing to Keto diet?? losing weight steady and quick??
This is a dangerous diet especially for us with pcos and one with diabetes or insulin resistance. I have done it years ago and it is the diet that pushed me into a dangerous state for diabetics. blood sugar is suppose to be 5... will it was 56. luckily for me my body was too stubborn to let me fall into a coma. so I urge…
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I HATE PCOS! Bad news :( Need backup SOS!
I was diagnosed at 16. Multiple ultrasounds/ bc pills/ even a d&c. I've been doing GREAT working out and eating right! Lost about 100lbs, with help. Then, I started the abnormal periods again. The pain. The nausea. last Tuesday I had an ultrasound... Covered in cysts, and my right Fallopian tube is filled with fluid. I…
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Too Many Changes - Advice?
I am not sure where to start. My bloodwork didn't show insulin resistance, but my symptoms did. Doctor put me on Metformin to "try." It really seemed to help some. I finally got my head around switching my way of eating, which at first minimized the worse side effects of M. But then, I switched fully to LCHF WOE, then to…
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Whole 30: PCOS and Insulin Resistance
Hi ladies! I'm currently insulin resistant and have PCOS. Have been on Metformin XR (1000mg/day) for about 3 years and absolutely hate it. Trying to lose weight and have recently started the Whole 30 and am on day 5. Has anyone else had luck with it? So far I do notice more energy and flavors are definitely more…
