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Hair loss
Anyone else have hair loss? I'm shedding all the time and can see my scalp. What have u done or what has helped?
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Newly diagnosed and new to group
Hi all! I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Beth and I am pretty sure I first developed PCOS at 16 when I stopped menstruating for no reason. Instead of testing me, my gynocologist simply put me on birth control. This masked my symptoms until I went off it recently as my husband and I are trying to have a baby. Now I…
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Metformin "working"
On a daily/ monthly basis, how do you know that Metformin is or is not working for you? For me, the only way I know I am taking it is the excessive diarrhea, otherwise I could be taking placebos. I won't know if it is actually working until I go back for repeat blood work. So how do any of you know if its "working" and…
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Question...
It's safe to say the last few weeks I've not been trying, lost my motivation and was binge eating way too much, even felt so ashamed that I stopped logging what I was eating. I suffer with depression and a personality disorder as well and it all got on top of me for a while. I'm trying to get back into it now, and have a…
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perplexed with pcos
Hi, After 6 months went to my endocrine doc tor for regular check up and he suggested these tablets 1. Drospirenone and ethinylestradiol tablets 2. Myo Inositol 3. multi vitamin tablet past 6 months I was on 1. Metformin (250mg twice daily) 2. Myo Inositol 3. multi vitamin tablet but due to irregular periods my doctor…
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Spironalactone - do you take it, does it work?
I've been reading about this drug and I'm curious if it's worth my time. I do have some hair loss and growth that I wish I didn't, but I really do not like the idea of taking drugs so I'm torn. Right now I only take birth control and some basic vitamins - do use women's rogaine on the top of my head (Pantene brand,…
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Odd symptoms or side effects (Total TMI post!)
So, I really hate to even talk about this, but I have noticed a rather pungent smell to my urine. So I started researching it, trying to decide if I need to see a doctor, and I was researching to see if it was a possible symptom of PCOS or a side effect of the Metformin and Aldactone. I didn't really find what I was…
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Questions about PCOS (warning: personal information that could be considered inappropriate)
I've been dealing with PCOS for at least 13 years, but it was only 2 years ago that I finally got diagnosed. My parents never really brought us kids to hospitals, and as an adult I've kept the habit. Thus, after my initial diagnosis and prescription, I haven't gone back to see the doctor. My doctor WAS extremely helpful…
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A1C question
What range of A1C results is considered "high normal"? I tried googling but didn't find a clear answer.
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looking for friends with PCOS
Please feel free to add me. The more people I have on here that are going through their weight loss journey, the more motivating it is for me. People to share meal plans, workouts, etc.
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For those on LCHFAP
Good morning, I'm on week three of the Low Carb-High Fat-Adequate Protein diet. I'm wondering if anyone has some good ideas for high fat foods that aren't equally high in fat. I'm having trouble meeting my fat intake goal every day (didn't ever thing I'd be saying those words). Any yummy ideas? I'm not a big meat eater,…
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just diagnosed with pcos, metformin and bc pills?
so I have just been diagnosed with pcos even though I suspect I have had it for years, my gyn recommended metformin and yaz, I am meeting with my primary care doctor next week and will be starting the medication then as well. I am wondering if any of you have tried similar treatments and if so were they effective? I am…
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Personality Change
I recently found out I have PCOS and have been working with my doctor to get my hormones/ vitamin levels/ exercise and so forth in check. My husband had commented that 3 weeks into all of these changes it seems like my whole personality has changed. I was thinking it was just the added concern about what we are eating and…
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? about insulin resistance
How do you know for sure if you have IR PCOS? I was Dx'ed with PCOS 7 years ago and with prediabetes 3 years ago. I reversed the prediabetes a year later after going on a low carb diet and losing some weight. I just had labs done again and my fasting glucose was 81, A1C was "normal," and my fasting insulin was "normal."…
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Weight loss on Metformin?
I keep hearing a lot about weight loss on Metformin, my doctor started me on it and I'm starting week 3, today and I increase to 500mg twice a day. My weight has stayed the same while taking it so far, any thoughts on how long it may take to lose any weight? Are you following any kind of strict diet while taking it? Thanks!
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Question about macros and PCOS
Hey there, I was officially diagnosed with PCOS early this year. I started really tracking and sticking within my calorie allotment - which, as usual was only kind of helpful. I've been reading the posts here (and than goodness this board exists, I have SO many questions!) and I want to change to a low carb, high fat,…
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trying to minimize the effects of pcos
my goal is to lose weight and get healthy. with pcos I have lost 5 babies. started met again and hopeful going to see an endocrinologist. I have three live children as well.
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New to MFP and PCOS
Hello, I created this profile a while ago but never really used it to my advantage and just yesterday found out I have PCOS. I decided this would be a good time to use the resources available to me. If anyone would like a buddy I would love more friends who understand the differences in the diet tactics we need. I will be…
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New to PCOS diagnosis- I have some questions
Hi! My name is Amanda and recently I was diagnosed with PCOS. I just have a few questions- 1) I was told that individuals with PCOS are at a higher risk for diabetes. Is this true? And if it is, how can I help myself to avoid that? 2) I know that PCOS can make it harder to lose weight. Is there any kind of diet that seems…
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Mini Pill?
Sooo my endo left it up to my gyno to prescribe the "right" bcp for me to help with high testosterone. When I was put on Minastrin my bp was borderline high (138/90) and she said this could raise my bp and wanted to check me in 3 mos. Today was that day. 151/101 YIKES! So what do you know? She said no mo estrogen! She…
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1st Post: Diagnosed a yr ago, no advice or meds from Doc
Hi All, I just wanted to see if any of you lovely ladies could give me some advice or tips on PCOS. I have been suffering from PCOS for over 13years however I was only officially diagnosed a year ago whereby I was just told by my Doctor to loose weight and symptoms may disappear. I had lost 4 stone by this time and still…
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What should be my target weight loss per week/ month with PCOS
All, I really welcome advice and suggestions from people who have been losing weight with PCOS and Insulin resistance. I have made the below changes to my regime and still not having great results. I know I am turning healthy with these changes, but it would give me a good push if I saw some results. I have had several…
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Insomnia & PCOS?
All my life I've had problems going to sleep quickly... it's always taken me 30-45 min on average. My mind takes a while to shut down. But I've noticed in my adult life that I get insomnia in bouts for no reason - or if I stay up really late one night, I can't fall asleep at my normal time for days. I'm wondering if anyone…
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PCOS & T-25
I was wondering if anyone has done T-25 and has lost weight or seen improvement? I used to do P90 but the workouts were too long so I switched, but T-25 doesn't have strength training - it's basically cardio.
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Back again :)
Hello mfp's! I'm back and looking for more friends to help motivate each other. I was diagnosed about 4 years ago with PCOS. I'm 29 years old, happily married going on 3 years and a total 9 years together in December. Trying to lose about 60-70 pounds. I'm a positive person who wants to lose weight for better health and…
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Cycle tracking
I've had a long cycle (30+) days or irregular cycle (several months between periods) my whole life. Previously I just had an, meh if and when it happens, it happens. However I'm now working with a ND (Naturopathic Doctor) and she has me charting and tracking my cycle. Because of that I'm paying much more attention to signs…
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Greetings & my story
Greetings to everyone here! I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2010, was able to get pregnant spontaneously not long after my initial diagnosis, and had a beautiful baby girl in February 2011. In February 2013, I went through emergency, life-saving sugery for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. My husband and I were put on a 6-month…
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Metformin with Lexapro?
I am starting both of these medications this evening after school when i pick them up from the pharmacy. Have any of you tried one or both of these meds? any luck? Thanks. The lexapro is for depression/anxiety and the Metformin is for PCOS.
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Self Sabotage help needed... feeling so low
I"m feeling very low tonight... the last two days I've been eating a lot of wheat, something I usually avoid completely because of a wheat intolerance (major intestinal distress from eating wheat protein)... I'm not feeling well at all. In addition, I've been eating out way too much, and loading up on the carbs... It's not…
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Low Carb Rant/Question
Hello Fellow PCOSisters! I am 33yr F, with PCOS and hypothyroid. I am on 1000mg metformin and /westhroid pure 48.5 mg. I went to see my primary care doc/nutritionist. He has put me on an even lower carb diet than I already was on, I was doing 120b carbs daily - with no grains/sugars other than my daily popsicle after…
