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Ovarian drilling
This is the next step in my journey as clomid and injectibles did not work. Has anyone had this done? Any success stories? Any tips? Thanks
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High Testosterone Symptom: Tree Trunk Legs!
Hi ladies, This has got to be one of my biggest pet peeves about having PCOS with high testosterone levels - I have tree trunk calves! My calves are big...but if you hit them, they are solid as a rock. As soon as I start exercising, even just cardio, they get even more solid and even bigger in only a day or two! It's the…
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HAIR LOSS
I was diagnosed with pcos aboout 2 years ago, I am 21 now and suffer from major hair loss and male pattern baldness on the sides. Anyone have any tips or products I could use to reduce the hair fall or grow back some hair? I have started taking biotin but it is a low dose 300mcg per pill and I have heard that you need…
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Challenge for you girls! 30days gluten free
Ive been reading about the connections between gluten sensitivity and PCOS. I did a 30 day gluten free challenge and felt amazing. Recently fell off the wagon and feel like garbage. My fibromyalgia flare ups have been horrible since re introducing gluten, my period was late and i got several cysts on my face. My challenge…
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African Mango extract for insulin resistance?
Has any one had any luck using African Mango for insulin regulation? Reading up on it shows positive study results so I'm trying it out. Just wondering if any one else has tried it. By the way, I'm using the extract only, not a 'weight loss' blend with caffeine. http://www.drugs.com/npp/african-mango.html
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Advice?
Hi! My name is Betsy, and I discovered I have PCOS last March. Honestly, I sort of forgot about it/ignored it for a while, hoping it wouldn't a big issue. I realized, however, that it IS an issue I need to deal with, so that's why I'm here. I'm [almost] 20, 5'4", and 171 lbs. The doctor said that losing weight may help, so…
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Metformin and want some advice from others on it.
Okay I am really struggling and need some help. I recently got dx with PCOS and am on Metoformin. Before I got diagnosed I have done the 17 day diet before which is very limited carbs and loved it. I felt great and lost weight and it was not hard to do. Now that I am on my medicine and over the initial nausea, I am…
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TO METFORMIN, OR NOT METFORMIN THAT IS THE QUESTION
Cheesy title I know... But I am in a cheesy kind of a mood lol So I have never taken metformin, I haven't been to the Doctor in about a year. (No health insurance and not to much extra cash to spend) I was on birth control pills for a few years and that seemed to help with some symptoms but my bp started to elevate so had…
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Venting
Being that I have no one that has the issues I do besides on here I am going to vent because most of you know how it feels.. and I am sorry if I am being mean or a cry baby but I must get this off of my chest before I burst! I was married to the love of my life for about 6 years and we have known each other for 10 he…
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Anything besides metformin?
Has anybody done anything besides metformin and birth control to help regulate their cycles? I have been struggling with PCOS for about 6 or 7 years. Nothing seems to help. Birth control used to help regulate but now its stopped. I was thinking about asking about a DNC to get eveyrthing out of me, and see if that helps?…
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Doctors in my area know NOTHING about P.C.O.S
When my doctor diagnosed me with pcos about 2 years ago honestly all he said was , go on birth control and stay on it. I don't want that. I'd also like to have children so obviously I don't want to be on BC forever. I never kept up with the BC because it didn't really help with hair loss, weight loss, etc. I've done a lot…
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Just Joining!
Hi, I am a 28 year old stay at mom to two little girls! One is 5 the other will be 1 next month! I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18 and have been dealing with it ever since then! I have to take fertility medication to have both my daughters and I am trying to loose now over 100lbs so that maybe I can get a handle on…
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Slower Weight Loss
Hello! I've been wondering this for some time now and I felt that you all might have a better idea of what I'm talking about rather than the whole boards and their judgement. :P Current weight is 202 lbs, height is 5' 1" My BMR should be around 1698 or a little higher. My TDEE (according to a lot of websites) should be…
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New here-need help with carbs and protein
I was manually filling out my goals to lose weight. I'm 160 and would like to get down to 125-130. I have no idea how many carbs to eat or how much protein. What are your percentages like? How much protein and carbs do you eat on a daily basis? I hope this makes sense and I can find help. Thanks so much, cysters!
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Is there a Metformin alternative?
I hate Metformin. I can't take it. Not to get too graphic, but it makes me s**t. A lot. I need to do something because I'm sick of bleeding all the time and shaving like I'm a freaking guy! Plus I'm a newlywed and its cutting down on my alone time with my husband. Any suggestions?
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my story
HI! i am 31, i have had pcos since 17. here is my story. i have done every diet! nothing changed until i started eating low carb. then everything changed, but as always i gave up this and went back to what i thought was "real food". i did this , oh, about 10=15 times in my years, lol. then i had my second child, before i…
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HAIR!!!!!
Hello ladies.... I have a question? Ever since being diagnosed with PCOS, I have lost alot of hair. Then I started researching and looking for ways to atleast stop it from falling off. I had gotten to a point where you could see my scalp. Now it does fall off but not as before, so I wanted to ask you ladies who experienced…
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Birth control successes?
Hi ladies, I know this is an extremely overdone, controversial subject, but I really wanna revisit it anyway. Is there anyone out there that have seen some positive outcomes from being on BC? I've had PCOS officially since 2009, but it was only within the last 6 months that it has been its worst. I have not had a period…
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Hi, ladies! New here.
My name is Katy, I am 26 years old and have been diagnosed with PCOS for approximately 10 years. I am here to lose the weight I have gained due to PCOS and without medication. I no longer take Metformin or birth control. I know it is going to be rough, but I know that I can do this and in the end will be better off. Would…
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Many problems, no dr., no treatment. Any ideas??
I have PCOS, Irritable Bowl Syndrome, Diabetes, and Von Willebrands blood clotting disorder. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 12 (I’m 19 now) as I had to have cysts removed from my ovaries. I’ve tried many birth controls to help regulate the PCOS. Recently a OBGYN prescribed Metformin; however, since it caused trouble…
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new to group - anyone in Houston, TX (USA)?
Hi. I'm new to the group. Looking forward to networking with the support group, irrespective of where you may be. However, I was wondering if there are members in the Houston, TX (USA) area. Maybe we could workout together or something :)
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Long Periods = Run down?
Do you all find that if your TOM runs long you seem to get more run down/hungry? I haven't felt like doing anything today and have been so sleepy and HUNGRY! I'm going on 3 weeks with my TOM though so I'm wondering if that's why?
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Mood swings
Ok so I have serious mood swings:grumble: . Sometimes I find myself losing it over small things, then I have a hard time calming down. Dont get me wrong Im a very polite and reserved person 95% of the time but the other 5% is really difficult. I can say some really mean things especially to my sweetheart. As I think about…
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1 step back, but maybe 2 steps forward?
I had a Drs Appt this morning because I was having sharp abdominal pain on both sides the other day, and then the past 2 days I had nausea and fever too. I was worried something serious was going on, but it turns out it was likely a ruptured cyst, and everything is okay now. Although that was good, my gynocologist (who…
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Progesterone Test
I started taking Clomid this month and had my first Progesterone Tests done on Friday. My nurse called today and said all my levels were great and I ovulated. In one week I can test and see if we will be expecting. I dont want to get too excited but its hard not to. We have been praying for this for a long time. I am…
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Metformin
Hey everyone, I am new here, so I apologize for the topic as it has probably been covered a thousand times. Has anyone seen any weight loss esults while using Metformin? I know the other values of it are beneficial for women with PCOS, but in regards specifically to pcos, has it helped you at all? What was your dosage? I…
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Looking for PCOS Buddies
Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with PCOS and being Insulin Resistant about 8 Years ago. My specialist had told me that the best way to manage this condition was to lose weight, but in the mean time I was put on the pill and given Metformin as a short term fix until I could lose the weight and maintain it. As you may have…
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The 'herbal pharmacist' doesn't seem to be a nut after all!
This is a bit of a long winded post, but the gist is that I found something that is really improving my acne and hair loss!! I'm an American living in Germany, and there are definitely some cultural differences between the USA and Europe when it comes to medicine. In the USA, we have a reputation for handing out…
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Blocked Tube - Anyone Have Luck Getting Pregnant?
This has been a very sad issue for me. I only have one fallopian tube and ovary (lost the other side to PCOS issues) and it is blocked. My doctor said there is very little chance of getting pregnant on my own. However, my insurance won't cover IVF until after I've paid so many out of pocket. Needless to say, it's left me…
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Totally random question...
I'm craving hummus something fierce but I also tend to eat it by spreading it on some carb loaded delicious item. Anyone have any healthy low carb alternatives? Damn to pcos and carbs....
