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Water Retention
Hi ladies, just wanted to see if anyone is experiencing anything similar. For the past few months I've been experiencing a lot of water retention. I can tell it's water because my ring is very tight first thing in the morning, and as the day goes on it becomes looser, by the end of the day it's slipping off. I drink at…
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Insulin resistant and blood sugar levels....
Hey so question...I am trying to figure out if I am insulin resistant...I have PCOS - so that means I most likely am...I am trying to figure out what foods affect my body...so I am testing my blood sugar levels...my morning (fasted) number has been anywhere between 93-112...so I am on the upper end of normal to prediabetic…
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How I regulated my cycle
Hey gals, you may have seen a few months ago I made some comments in other posts about how I was trying to regulate my cycle naturally (or without prescribed medication, anyway). Anyway, I'm happy to say it worked. I'm on my third regular, 28-day cycle after not having a period for a year. Just a little background; when I…
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Expecting too much?
So I've been doing mostly okay, slogging through and generally staying under my allotted calories. I've been methodical about tracking food and avoiding processed carbs. And I seem to be losing about one pound a week. But already growing a little weary and my energy is kind of low.. I read posts by people who are so…
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ADVICE
hey everyone . i was diagnosed wit pcos 2 months ago and was wondering how everyone copes with the pain that it causes and any other tips for coping with pcos any advice would be great thanks guys
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How do you keep your sodium intake down
I was woundering how all of you gals keep your sodium intake down. I eat prety clean do not have many processed things, my regular "Processed foods" are String Cheese Sticks, Cheese, cottage cheese, mircle whip, ham, and an some dark chocolate covered berries from costco, salad dressing when I have salads, and occasionally…
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PCOS + Elevated Testosterone
Hi there, I am writing a post because I see a lot of individuals on here who are battling PCOS and have elevated estrogen levels. I am on the other end of this, in that my estrogen level is low, and my testosterone levels are high. Is there anyone else out there also battling this? Is there any major differences for us…
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PCOS and 5:2 or IF
Hi all I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2002 after coming off the pill, bleeding heavily for weeks at a time and gaining 28lbs in 3 months. Back then not much was known about it, I tried Metformin but didn't agree with me so ended up back on The Pill (Yasmin) over the years with exercise and low carving I lost the weight and…
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My body may be trying to act normal again
For three months in a row, I have cycled on my own.. I just had to announce it to the world. To conceive my daughter I had to go on femara, the hcg shot and have an IUI. When we began trying to conceive, I hadnt seen my period in a little over a year. I just knew after I had my daughter, everything would get whacky again.…
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My first little success!
I can't believe it! I've lost ten whole pounds! The first five were water weight, but the last five were actual hard work. I've tried before and always gotten so discouraged. But I feel like I've found the right combination of supplements for my body, and some of the right nutritional strategies for my body. Now I'm…
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Fav Recipes/Meals?
I've had a PCOS diagnosis since 2005 (actually tested in 2005 when I was 18, I had symptoms and was being medicated for it since I had a lot of nasty cysts complications at 16) so PCOS isn't necessarily new to me. I didn't always have the best doctors throughout high school and college and it was just this past Wednesday…
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66 CD .. How I hate PCOS
Hi All, I am now on cycle day 66 for the first time my cd has reached this far..otherwise it has always been any of these days --> 35/ 45/58 ... Jus waiting for my periods to come now..will be seeing the doc soon.....I so didnt want to go onto medications but I guess I need to start... Anyone faced this crap before...
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New Member -- I need help!
Hello, My name is MeMe. I'm in my early 20s and got off birth control last May, after having gained 20 lbs while on it. You'd think the weight gain would stop, but NO -- I proceeded to gain ANOTHER 20 lbs. Now, I am 40 lbs heavier than I was a year ago and the weight simply will not come off. I believe I have PCOS and…
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Seriously need some support!
I've been having symptoms of PCOS for years, but I didn't notice how bad it was until I stopped taking birth control last June and all hell broke loose! Mood swings, 30+ lb weight gain, irregular periods, out of control acne, etc. I went to my first endocrinologist in December who was just the worst.. seriously led me to…
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just got home from doctor
i am so relived last month i finaly went to the doctor and asked about PCOS, after having the sympthoms for close to 10 years now, because my friend who was diagnosed with it several years ago kicked my *kitten* into doing so. Today i got my blood test results and comes out i have both type of PCOS the one with hormon…
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Update:
So yesterday I went to the doctor. I really liked this doctor he's an older man who's been in practice since 78" He said he thinks my pain and bleeding are not from the implant (implanon in arm) but just my body acting up. I've had PCOS for so long I really dont' know what normal would be. Anyways due to a lot of factors…
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New Member- Recently Diagnosed- Pursuing Paleo Lifestyle
Hi Everyone! I am new to all this! I am 27 years old, married almost 2 years. I just recently got diagnosed with PCOS after I had a 3 week period, told my doctor I had been off BC for 6 months and haven't gotten pregnant. We aren't TTC, but it was odd that it hadn't happened anyways. I read an article recently citing that…
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WHAT BLOOD TESTS NEEDED?!
I am going to my doctor... just my primary, and need bloodwork. I get it every 3 months b/c of my blood pressure anyway. Can anyone tell me EXACTLY what I need to ask them to test for? My ob/gyn told me I have PCOS... kind of passively. Nothing is being done about it. I have had it for a long time. I know it... I just…
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Monthly Cycle Question
I have a question for you all because something strange that has never happend to me before happened today with my period. I should first tell you I am on my second cycle since going on metformin and I am not on Birth Control. I got my period on Sunday (Which was day 31 Yay! I was on a 38-40 day cycle) It was very light on…
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Adoption
Hey ladies, I was just thinking about my situation and TTC and adoption. My husband and I has always considered adopting before my issues arose. I just am hesitant about the process. I know it is pricy and some situations can be sketchy. I just don't know where to start. I already thought about fostering, I just don't…
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High blood pressure and Heart Rate
I have a question for all of you ladies with High Blood Pressure and are on medication for it. Do you have diffuclties getting your heart rate up? I bought a heart rate monitor and realized that only running can I get my heart rate up to over 130. I cannot get it up on any other machine. Do any of you have the same…
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Having PCO's and losing weight, am i alone?
Ive been dieting since i was about 9, so for the last 12 years, recently jumped on the "count your calories and exercise" wagon which is hard to except there is no miracle diet or pill to make everything better, Ive lost 12kgs (22lbs) this year and 30kgs (66lbs) in the last two years. Diet pills can claim about 20lbs of…
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wanting support with POCS
hey all i recently have been diagnosed with POCS and looking for success stories that it dose get better and also some supporting tips from you . please feel free to add me if you are keen to be friends :) look forward to talking to you :)
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help!
Ok everyone I'm not trying to conceive. I dont' want anymore children as we've had a stillbirth, countless miscarriages and one healthy child(she's 4). I really need help. I am trying not to have a hysterectomy as i'm not yet 30. I have implanon in my arm right now. But this is my second one and i'm back to square one.…
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ovulation question
Ok Sorry I have been asking lots of questions lately but I'm in the middle of my second full cycle on metformin and I'm starting to see changes. So I have been taking ovulation tests this cycle and on Thursday I got my first High Fertile indicator, I had it again Friday and again today (Saturday) (I bought the advanced one…
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Question
After having a miscarriage 5yrs ago my body basically stopped functioning properly. My periods stopped and so did ovulation. I started packing on weight like crazy and now not only can i not conceive, not i have poor self esteem I cant seem to get this damn weight off of me. Everyone tells me something different. "Count…
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Victoza
Hello! Has anyone had success on the Victoza shots? I took them before, but ate poorly and didn't exercise and had NO weight loss. I am looking into taking it again now, with the help of MFP and exercise to see if it will work! So if you have any advice or experiences with this medicine please let me know! Thanks!
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Has Anyone adopted a gluten free lifestyle?
I need to do more research on this but I was reading on PCOS Diva about adopting a Gluten Free Lifestyle to help with PCOS symptoms and fertility. I was thinking about trying it, I think since I try to stay away from Processed Carbs that I would not have to make a major change to my current diet. There may be a few things…
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BC PILL and HEARTBURN?!
First, I have NEVER had heartburn in my life, even when I was an unhealthy eater years ago. Now, I am a clean-eating vegan for 2+ years, and never had heartburn. Went back on BCP this past week after being off for the better part of a year, PLUS it's a new brand (Reclipsen).... I have had heartburn for a few days no matter…
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new to this group, wanted to ask how you all lose weight
Hi, I am not so new to MFP, but decided to look into some groups, starting with PCOS. I found out I had PCOS about 4 1/2 years ago, but living with it much longer and not really knew what was happening to my body. I was constantly told I am having these issues because of stress. I use to be skinny, but always had irregular…
