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New to the whole diet and pcos fun!
Hello! I'm 31 and recently diagnosed with PCOS. I think its long overdue and that I've actually had it quite some time. I was also blessed with an underactive thyroid gland, yay! Plus I've had a baby so I'm pretty much broken lol! I recently went to a bariatric specialist and was told to eat a low carb high protein diet.…
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Active members please introduce yourself...
Hi there, This is a massive group, so I thought it would be fun to start an intro thread so we can get to know each other. Here's some questions to get us started: Stats? I'm 38 yo, happily married, have an 11 yo son. I live on the west coast of Canada on a rural gulf island. From my front door it's a 20 min walk to the…
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PCOSDiva - source of information
Hi everyone, I'm new to the group and I look forward to chatting with you :) I haven't had time to go through some of the discussion threads so I'm not sure if this info has already been shared but there's a website called PCOSDiva and it is a huge source of information regarding PCOS. I highly recommend it....this page…
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Inositol questions/poll
Dearest ladies who take this supplement - Are you taking myo-inositol or d-chiro-inositol? Are you using pills or powder? How much are you taking and how often? On a scale of 1-10 (10 being best), how would you rate the effectiveness of this for you? Thank you so much for helping me!!
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Inositol
Hey ladies! I was curious if any of you had heard of inositol or if you've tried it (if so, what were the results?) I seem to find a lot of conflicted information that you are required to take folic acid while taking it? I'd love to talk to my OBG about it but I got laid off in Decemeber and just haven't been able to find…
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Hoping for current information on PCOS
I am fairly new to the group. DX after difficulty getting preg with my 2nd child. I have been living with a PCOS DX not really knowing much information. I have slowly gained weight with having a difficult time taking it off and leaving it off. Looking for understanding friends who can help me on the way.
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kidney stone problems?
does anyone struggle with kidney stones? I was diagnosed with them in both kidneys and wondering if any other PCOS gals have this issue. My doctor thinks this is related and I am just wondering. I am working on my diet to hopefully resolve this. Any help would be great.
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Monthly (or whenever) cycles and massive temp weight gain
It's hard for me to record weight on mfp because of massive, an I mean incredible, off the chart weight gain I go through right before I'm about to have my cycle. I don't have anything like a regular cycle anymore between perimenopause and PCOS - so I know I am about to have one by the fact that I will gain 7-10 pounds in…
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Wondering why...
As I mentioned before in a prior post, I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I have been doing tons of reading and researching the topic. Wow! Information overload. So many variations from woman to woman. What I haven't heard is anyone ever mention getting a hysterectomy (If they don't want kids or already have children) as…
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Just need to vent... I love losing weight, but hate...
...the spotting! I know WHY it happens, but I hate it. The hormonal chaos also turns me into a rage beast who wants to eat all of the food. It doesn't happen the entire time, but definitely happens quite often when I'm losing weight. Even when I was on BCP I'd experience breakthrough bleeding that would drive me nuts. The…
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Hello everyone! Newbie here! Looking for cysters to support each other! :)
I'm 26 (almost 27) and I've been dx with PCOS since 19. I knew I had a problem earlier, but ignored it until then because not getting periods was pretty cool. I've been overweight since puberty, likely partly due to the PCOS and because I like to eat the wrong foods. I took BCP from 19-22 and it helped my symptoms…
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Hiya! new to the group!
Hey everyone!! I'm new to this group! My name is Aubrie and I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2009 and putting on a kajillion pounds in a short amount of time and numerous failed pregnancy attempts. I did lose 80 pounds a few years ago and was able to get pregnant and have my son, but recently had a miscarriage and am now…
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This is why I advocate getting insulin tested
Over the past couple of weeks, I've had a few blood tests done, thanks to having a new doctor, and as of today, I've got all of my numbers back. Now, anyone that's seen my past postings knows that I heavily advocate getting fasting insulin tested, and not just glucose. While I have a number of results that I can share,…
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Whole30/Paleo style of eating?
Hello! I'm new to this group and am jumping back on the MFP wagon. I was diagnosed with PCOS last month (Jan. 21st) but have suspected it for a little over a year. I have all the "classic" and lovely symptoms: excess hair growth, mild acne, verrrry irregular periods/longer cycles (average 45-50 days, but I'm right now on…
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Travel for work = being forced to eat out. Looking for advice on how to make it work!
Hi there I travel for work - usually two to three days away from home weekly. I try and pack as much of my own food for the first day but the other days I find myself struggling to find ways to stay on track and stay low carb. I'm currently not eating any bread, potatoes, pasta ect. Fast food is a nightmare and other than…
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Macro counting with PCOS
I was diagnosed with pcos back in 2010, I was placed on metformin an spironolactone until I got pregnant with my daughter in late 2012. I lost 30 lbs before I got pregnant with her with the help of those medications and trying to stick around 1200 cal a day... Ick! Well since I had my daughter I have chosen to stay off the…
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Going Low Carb
I'm really trying to reduce the amount of carbs that I consume, however I have no idea what to eat more of or what to eat less of. Obviously, less bread & pasta, but beyond that I'm clueless. Any food suggestions? Best places too start?
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Need some support from my cysters
Hey there! It has been a month since I started this lifestyle change. I've been following a low GI diet and started taking inisotil a couple of weeks ago. I was down 14.8 lbs two weeks ago when I thought was awesome and amazing it happened so quickly. I also started doing T25 workouts 3 weeks ago. I have been very…
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Inositol? Have heard this can help with weight loss and hormonal issues is this true?
hi, I have read about others taking inositol who like me have PCOS. Where can you buy it? I think I read its a powder? Anyone have any info?
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Anyone with PCOS tried vitex
Hi all, I have heard that a herb called Agnus castus or vitex can help irregular periods or help re-start periods and maybe even hep with fertility for woman with PCOS, I was diagnosed around 10 years ago and am TTC #2. I have a 7 yr old conceived with weight loss and clomid although this time around I have a lot more…
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Giving Away My Unused Supply of Glucorein PCOS
Hi everyone, I was able to get naturally pregnant (praise God) about 5 months ago and so don't need my 6 month supply of Glucorein PCOS (If you don't know what that is, check out their website here: http://nvnth.com/glucorein-hop/ - this is the newer capsule version of the powder drink supplement that I have ) and you can…
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trying to be supportive/excited for prego twin
Today was a rough day, my sister told me she was pregnant. Its just such an emotional blow. Anyone else been in this place i could use some advice.
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Hello everyone!
Hi everyone! New to the group. I was diagnosed with PCOS after the birth of my second child 15 years ago and ultimately had a hysterectomy (partial) last year in June. Battling this weight issue is difficult when you have to constantly explain PCOS and the issues it can create when losing weight....hoping to find some…
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Does low carb work for you?
Is there anyone here that does a low carb diet and it works for them? I am testing the waters of a low carb lifestyle change. So far in a month i have lost 20 pounds. but for the past week have been at a stand still. Does anyone have any tips? Always up for new friends on MFP, to keep each other motivated :smile:
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New and looking for PCOS friends
I'm new to MFP. I joined about a week ago. I was diagnosed with PCOS a few years ago. I'm looking community friends and encouragement from others that struggle with PCOS. I don't personally know anyone besides myself that has this diagnosis so I look forward to speaking with some of you. It's sometimes hard to talk to…
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metformin and weight loss...
My doctor just started me on metformin today due to my decent amount of weight gain over the last few years from PCOS/insulin resistance. I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences with metformin and how it affected their weight and any other benefits they found? thanks! :smile:
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pcos phentermine
recently my Dr. prescribed me phentermine to help aid weightloss and improve my pcos symptoms. I have been put on metformin in the past and had no results( actually gained 10 lbs.). I am just curious if any of you have tried this medication and if so did it help? did you see results? how were the effects?
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PCOS and TTC-Diet change!
I'm 27yo, and have been on MFP for 3 weeks after TTC for 1.5 yrs and being on 3 rounds of Clomid, Glucophage, etc., only to have my gyno tell me I need in vitro. I gained 100lbs over the last 4 years, and I've had PCOS as long as I can remember. I've never had a period on my own (always need bc pills) and don't ovulate.…
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So Frustrated
I don't know about anyone else but my weight fluctuates drastically! I can easily go up or down 5 to 10 pounds in a day and I don't know if this has anything to do with having PCOS/IR/Hypothyroidism or just being a woman. I'm still trying to find out what works well for me as far as what helps me lose weight. I know that…
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Magnesium?
Hello all! I am currently on metformin as well as spironolactone. When researching general weight loss, magnesium seems to come up a lot. I looked up reactions for met (which really reacts with very little) and spiro for magnesium and can't seem to get a definitive answer for that. Some sites say that you don't want to…
