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Metformin
So my doctor just prescribed me Metformin and I've heard / read a lot of different things about it. I'd appreciate any advice you have, take it with food? side affects? what "diet" worked best with metformin? etc. etc. Anything you can give me will help! Thanks guys!
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pregnitude compared to metformin
Treating Insulin Resistance Women with PCOS who have insulin resistance are often prescribed metformin, which is an insulin-sensitizing agent. "Metformin is a prescription drug with a significant side-effect profile," says Dr. Roseff, , who is also a world-renowned specialist in PCOS. "Its adverse effects mainly include…
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Regular Period!!!!
I'm so freaking stoked right now. I've been on birth control off and on since I was 14. This was because I've never EVER had a regular period. It was always 4-6 months between. I've always been a heavy girl, though. I went off of birth control early last month since I didn't want to have my monthly visitor while I was…
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Just diagnosed
I was just diagnosed with PCOS 2 weeks ago, 1 1/2 months before I turn 23. I went to my Gyn because I was having constant pain in my pelvic region and pain in my cervix during sex. He did a pelvic ultrasound and discovered that both of my ovaries were swollen with cysts. He said it was called polycystic ovaries but didn't…
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Painful feet when exercising?
Hi Cysters Weird one, i have started with Zumba for Kinect. What i have noticed though is that once i start moving around, my feet get really sore with trainers on so i end up having to kick them off quarter way through my routine. Anyone else experience the same thing?
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Just started back on metformin
I took metformin before but my stomach couldn't handle the irritability. Well I found this group on fitnesspal and I saw how many women are achieving their goals by begin able to communicate with others with the same issue. The question I have is I have been put back on metformin 1500mg extended relief. It hasn't caused me…
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omg I need to vent
I just got a call from my doctor and to check up on my progress of lack there of. I still have my cycle from March. I've been having crippling pain in my overies. I can handle the flow but this pain is so horrible. She told me I need a ultrasound ... one of those uncomfortable ones. I hate those ...... Hate those.... but…
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Bearded Lady says Hello
Ello everyone Im Jen I have PCOS and it sucks ! Just droping into say hiya . Its nice to find people that struggle like me :blushing:
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New Plan from the doc
Backstory: PCOS & IR and have been struggling with a recent huge weight gain after being on steroids for a few months post op and have been living on a 1200-1400 calorie a day diet while doing 1-3 hrs of cardio a week plus weights and yoga... and have still been gaining weight!!! NEW plan: Doc wants me to start a 600-800…
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Facial Hair & Vaniqua?
Hi Ladies! First Id like to introduce myself. My name.is Shanika and I have not been diagoned with Pcos BUT i suffer and I mean SUFFER from alot of facial hair. I am currently seeing an electroylsis. I was wondering, has anyone used vaniqua (a cream to reduce facial.hair)? Thank for responding. I dont have many people who…
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Heavy lifting and PCOS
The recent thread body shaming women who lift heavy had me concerned and a little sad, especially because of the OP implying that it's especially bad for women with PCOS because we will "bulk up" easier. This is not true,at all. This is harmful misinformation that I've seen not just here, but all over the internet. Even…
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My DR Is Leaving
So I found out last night that my DR is leaving. I'm not sure what this is going to do with our treatment plan for getting pregnant. I have my next DR apointment on may 17th and hoping that she is still there and I'm not going to see a new DR. The plan she put in place was to be on Metformin for 6 months and if we were not…
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Is Your PCOS Weight Issue Down to an Over-Stimulated ECS?
Is Your PCOS Weight Issue Down to an Over-Stimulated ECS? ~ Christine DeZarn Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association, Inc. (PCOSA) http://www.pcosupport.org/ Have you found you can't stop at just one cookie or potato chip? Maybe you feel compelled to eat the whole bag or more ice cream than is wise. If so, it could be…
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Attention cysters with a normal BMI
So as we all know, a lot of the 'solutions' for PCOS seems to be relevant to those who are overweight. Basically, hormone imbalances seem to sort themselves out, once a sufferer is within a healthy BMI. But there are some, like me, who have always been within a healthy BMI, but still seem to struggle with it. I am 5"5 and…
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Weight-loss success pics from Cysters
Hi Ladies I have PCOS and find it rather depressing that everyone else can lose weight so much faster than me. I find success stories really motivating and was wondering if any of you have had success losing weight with PCOS(Pics please) and if so, any tips? and what exercise program do you follow?
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hi im new, looking for other pcos friends
Hi all, I'm new to mfp and am looking for friends with pcos. As you all know its a struggle to loose weight, but its even worse with pcos. Please feel free to add me as a friend. Becks
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Low Carb/Low GI Eating - Veggies
I have been working on eating low GI/low Carb for a while now. There are so many different sets of rules for both out there. Some say you should count the carbs that veggies bring. Others say you should subtract veggie carbs but count fruit and still others say that you should subtract both to get a true carb count. Others…
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hair LOSS
Hi, all- I've successfully been losing weight with MFP calorie deficit tracking, exercising, going gluten-free, and really working at hitting my macro daily goals (read: more protein, fewer carbs). Almost all of the PCOS symptoms I suffer from have subsided a great deal. In particular, my weight (46 lbs down from my…
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Need to vent
Sorry, I can't really do this on Facebook or on my status on MFP, I just need to vent somewhere. Before my PCOS, I had awesome hair - I'm sure that's the case for most of you who have suffered from hairloss. In the space of just over a year, I've lost what I would say is about 40% of my hair, and I'm devastated by it. I…
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Just steppin' aboard
Hi I am so glad I went on the community board and found someone that posted about PCOS and then someone suggested this link. I am grateful I followed it ! :) I usually use my iPhone to log and do all my stuff. When I do get on the computer I am get to see so much more that MFP has to offer. I don't think I have access to…
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What is going on!?
I have been off all forms of BC for about a year now, I had gone from no ovulation to eventually getting a period every 2 months.. Since I have lost about 20 pounds I am now bleeding every 2-3 weeks, not full blown normal period but a week of light to moderate bleeding. I have no idea what's going on? Anyone experience…
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I found a new online resource!
I found a new website that has some good information, it's http://www.conqueryourpcosnaturally.com. There are two other websites that I have liked as well www.pcosnutrition.com and www.pcosdiva.com which someone else mentioned a few months ago.
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Dr. mentioned PCOS but didn't seem concerned???
So I went to the Dr. yesterday for a sports physical for my fitness bootcamp. However, I thought I had self diagnosed myself with exercise induced amenorrhea (having come from a low calorie diet and intense exercise) but he mentioned PCOS and long story short...that was pretty much the end of the visit. I have had one…
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PCOS and pre diabetic???
Question - if you have PCOS and know you are insulin resistant - does that mean you are pre diabetic for type 2 diabetes??
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New to group
Hi All, Just wanted to give a quick intro as I'm new to the group! I have been diagnoised as PCOS for about a year, but it has probably been going on for 10+ years, I was just in denial and hate doctors! I'm newly 28 years old, with a lot of weight to lose, but it is going well. I'm glad to find this group and learn from…
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Ovulation
Hello there ladies :) I just have a couple questions. In the past year I was on Chlomid for 6 months, 50 mg of that and then crinone gel days 18-25 or so. I was ovulating accoding to my tests, but come to find out my Dr. was just focusing on me, and not my husband. I didn't like my Dr. I felt like she had no idea about…
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Lift Weights to Lower Blood Sugar
Interesting article from Science Daily on the effect of lifting weights on blood sugar--great news for those of us who lift, though we all knew lifting was beneficial to us.... "Apr. 7, 2013 — Researchers in the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan have challenged a long-held belief that whitening of…
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Endometrial Hyperplasia
Has anyone gotten to this stage in their PCOS? I had a uterine biopsy last week that showed hyperplasia, so now she wants to do a D&C. I bled for over 50 days until this Saturday when it finally stopped on its own. Worried about this procedure and looking for someone who's gone through this.
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BCP Decision...
My endocrinologist wants me to stop taking Ocella (Generic Yasmin) and get an IUD and start taking Metformin. (he won't give me metformin if i'm on birth control.. i'm not sure why) I'm going to make an appointment soon, but I'm a little worried about the IUD thing. Anyone have success with it with their PCOS?
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Hi, I'm new to the Boards - introducing myself :)
Hello, I'm a PCOS lady with a mission! After years of battling the wrong way, a month ago I finally joined the gym. I was doing great until today & I realized I needed to reach out further & find support with others that know this battle all too well. My basics: I was a 20 yr old 5'4", 105 lb active young lady when I woke…
