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advice = not losing weight, not gaining weight
Hello there, i'm new to the group. I am wondering if anyone give advice on what i can do differently to the scale to move. Most days i try to stick to a 1200 calorie diet (today was not one of those days :( ) and workout 5 days out of the week, either doing HIIT workouts or walking 3.1 on treadmill for an hour. Despite…
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Eating pre/during period
Does anyone else turn into a crazed food monster around their period? I have pretty much eaten everything edible in my office and home this week. I am completely out of control. When in your cycle do you find that you eat least? Pip x
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Anyone succeeded in controlling symptoms without meds?
Hi Ladies, Has anyone managed to control their PCOS with diet/exercise alone? I'm having real trouble with my skin (some acne on face, bad acne on back and blackheads in t-zone) and starting to despair. I have weight to lose (currently 151lb 5ft6) but eat pretty well and exercise at least a couple of times a week. Would…
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PCOS and normal weight...help!
Hi all, I am new to this forum and just recently was diagnosed with PCOS. My husband and I are trying to conceive so I am on my first day of Metformin. Dr mentioned I will also be taking Clomid once I start my period. I always suspected I might have PCOS as my periods were always somewhat irregular and my sister's periods…
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diet, metformin & pcos
How have you gotten your PCOS under control? I have switched my diet to paleo (with the exception of kefir in the morning) and taking 500 mg of metformin a day. My dose is going to double in another week. I am also on birth control as my husband and I have decided to wait before having kids. We want to help me lose 30-130…
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Help me break up with carbs
Hi Guys- I know what I need to do but it is SO hard and I need support, ideas and help. Especially with breakfast. I know if I start my day off with carbs Im setting myself up for failure. Does anyone have any dairy/carb free breakfast ideas? *Disclaimer* I am not trying to go carb-free. I still want to eat apples,…
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Erractic periods with weight loss
I am 33 and have PCOS. I have lost 40 pounds since June through a combination of diet, exercise and medication (i was unable to lose anything over a two year period of diet and exercise alone). My periods usually only came a few times a year but since losing a little weight I am getting them more but the cycles are really…
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Muscle weight gain
I was wondering if any of you have experienced more weight gain from weight training. I lift weights and I notice I gain weight more from muscle. I'm guessing because i have high levels of testosterone. It's been really frustrating to lose weight. I'm wondering if il ever lose some fat. My body is the same I feel stronger…
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Provera
Has anyone else on here taken Provera? I'm on day 6 of 10 and I feel like I have a war going on inside of my body. I've slept so much the past couple of days because I've been so tired. And right now I'm cramping so bad that I can hardly stand it. Did y'all experience these symptoms? Is this normal?
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New to this group, not new to PCOS
I'm 38 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS 20 years ago when I was in my teens. I had cysts burst twice early on, and the pain was so excruciating I passed out both times. I have all the typical symptoms, irregular cycles, excessive body hair, weight gain, infertility, etc... I have one son and had a tubal ligation a few…
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PCOS Newbie
Hi all, I was just recently diagnosed with PCOS September 3rd and have started my treatment of it. I feel like there is two sides of the coin for this - I'm happy to know what is going on and it explains the rapid weight gain and a whole lot of other factors, but at the same time it terrifies me because of what it could…
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Maca
Has anyone had any experience with Maca? Read that it's supposed to help with PCOS symptoms... :smile:
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50lbs to lose? Come join me!!
Hey Ladies!! :) I put 50lbs because that is my overall goal (lose 15lbs so far) but if you need to lose more or less, whatever is fine! I just wanted a thread, maybe a daily chat? All day chat, nightly chat, whatever...to have other ladies with PCOS to vent/support/encourage. You get it... Share a little about yourself,…
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Just got diagnosed with PCOS - looking for new friends!
Hello cysters, My husband and I have been ttc for a year and half. Our unsucess led to tests that showed my polykistic follicules and so here I am. This is still pretty new and there is a bunch of other tests coming so I still don't know if I am insulin resistan and wether or not we will be able to conceive naturally. So…
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PCOS and Metformin???
So 7/31 I had my IUD removed because of complications with it migrating. SInce then I have been to the hospital and diagnosed with ovarian cysts and the possibility of PCOS and PID. I am going to an obgyn to confirm this. I am hoping to get on Metformin and possible a balanced estrogen/progesterone birth control. I have…
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Looking for Support
Hi! My name is Sondra and I'm looking for support. Two years ago I lost 40lbs to TTC, then had multiple miscarriages, and was finally diagnosed with PCOS and Hypothyroidism. While struggling with infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, I've put on all the weight I had previously lost, along with another 10-15lbs. So, at…
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painful cycle after 23 months of no cycle!
Hi All! My name is amanda and I was diagnosed with PCOS 3 years ago. After being prescribed metformin in April of this year I have finally been able to lose the stubborn weight I couldn't before, and during these two months that I have been doing T25 I have finally gotten my first natural cycle with no birth control after…
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PCOS, Acne, and Milk Consumption
I've read a lot about how many women with PCOS have good results by going dairy-free. I had cut back on my milk intake, but still ate cheese and limited yogurt and had good results, my skin cleared up and my periods were more regular. Then I decided that it was probably just a decrease in stress and decided to start…
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Bleeding on the pill
I have been back on the pill for around 4 months. Around 3 weeks ago I started spotting mid cycle and have been on and off 'bleeding' (I wouldn't really call it that) since. Before I book in to the doctor I just wanted to see if anyone else has had this before? Thanks in advance :)
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New here and would like some tips please <3
Hello all! So I am new here. I am a lot on the heavy side and am trying to shed some (a lot of) weight. I have PCOS and I have a family history of insulin related problems. I'm a Uni undergraduate and so I spend a lot of time studying and sat down. Basically I find it hard to exercise and to incorporate it into my routine…
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Kind of at a loss here...
Hi everyone! Ive had irregular cycles since I started my period at 14. I was tested (by ultrasound) for PCOS back in 2010 and was told that I "probably have it" but was given no other explanation or treatment to help other than to lose weight. I lost about 10 lbs, got a couple of cycles and conceived my son on the second…
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Not bleeding!!!
I haven't had my period in almost 5 months. No I'm not prego. Anyone else that find that they don't have their period for long periods of time. No pun intended. If so how long haven't you had one??
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Can low carb and weight loss fix insulin resistance?
First off, I know things work differently for everybody, so please don't think I'm expecting a one size fits all answer. I found out I was insulin resistant 4 years ago when I was 16. I was given Metformin and not really taught anything else about it. The Met made me sick so my doctor took me off. I was put back on a few…
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What should I expect?
I'm going to the doctor on Friday and I'm planning on asking her to test me for PCOS. What should I expect? Will she refer me to a gynecologist? Or do a test right than and there?
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Spironolactone
I was prescribed this and I was wondering if anyone has had any success with it. What did it help with? Side effects? I've read the listed side effects but it's nice hearing from others who have actually used it.
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cystic acne
Currently my doctor is working under the assumption that a sore I get on my butt cheek is possibly cystic acne. I generally don't go to her without plenty of information so I can ask educated questions about my health; however she stumped me today by instantly agreeing that it's very possible. She asked me about medication…
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Two periods in one month? Could painful sex be to blame?
So I haven't been regular in a few years, when I was it was at about 32 days. Before my last cycle I was at like 70 days. 21 days ago I got my last cycle, now yesterday I started spotting and today it seems to be light, but constant (including little clots). I've NEVER had a 21 day cycle, should I be worried? Especially if…
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PCOS and NOT eating low carb
Hey everyone, Am I the only PCOS-er who DOESN"T buy into the whole low carb thing? I don't eat white flour or sugar, but I definitely eat CARBS because they fuel my body. Fruit, sweet potatoes, veggies, legumes, whole wheat breads, and grains. I don't count carbs, and just stay under my calories on MFP and so far have been…
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Epilator for facial hair?
This woman at work has been raving about how she has used an epilator on her arms and legs for years and loves it. She says she only has to do it like once a month. I'm a daily face shaver and the idea of going even a few days is super appealing. I started looking around on the internet at different brands etc and noticed…
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my miracle baby
I discovered I had PCOS during a 2 week hospital stay for appendicitis, that turned out not to be!! I have other health issues and often spend time in hospital. They checked my bloods, and there was no sign of PCOS, but there were definite cysts on my ovaries.... I knew i had issues because my periods were irregular, we…
