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I have some questions for you ladies..
I recently found out I have cysts on my ovaries. I have two young daughters already, 2 and almost 4 years old. My husband and I have been trying for over a year for our 3rd child with no luck. I have quite a few signs of PCOS, but I'm just looking for more information I guess, from people that actually live with it every…
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Don't know the type of pcos I am..
Hi all.... I have been diagnosed with pcos few years back however I don't know which category I fall into. Although the doc said that its a mild one that I face. Jus to share some information... I get my periods regularly but I get it at an interval of 45 days... And sometimes 34 days... Does anyone know which type I…
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PCOS shame?
I consider pcos to be my little secret that I dont share with friends or family. I am thankful that I know that I have a condition and I have made the choice to live a healthier lifestyle. I know that my having pcos is not my fault and I shouldnt be ashamed, but I cant help but feel somewhat ashamed or embarrassed. Of my…
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Had my period for 2 weeks, any advice?
Hey ladies, I know irregular periods are one of the many joys associated with PCOS. I've had my period for the past two weeks. I just started taking Agnus Castus (also known as Vitex) again last night to see if it will help. (It typically does) Just in case, any other tips?
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why does there have to be soooo many symptoms?!
I found a way to deal with the infertility, I have found ways to manage the pain from the cysts, I am coming to terms and conquering the weight issue, I have found a great acne treatment, I am dealing with having to wax my eyebrows and mustache (ugh hate that word)....but now handfuls and I mean fistfuls of my hair is…
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C-Section belly
Hello Ladies! I gave birth to my daughter 12 weeks ago via c-section. And sadly the c-section exasperated the already horrible belly that PCOS so graciously helped to create. While I am steadily loosing weight my belly still looks horrible! Does anyone have any great workouts to help get rid of this? Thanks!
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New and looking for all the help I can get/give
Hello lovely ladies :smile: I'm new to this group and I love the idea! I'm restarting my journey over for the second time now. The first time I lost 10 pounds then fell off because of my work schedule and not being diligent with my workouts and eating habits. I do shift work, which means, rotating shift with changing days…
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Heartbroken
Hello ladies, I'm new and I'm so glad to have found a group on here with people who know how i'm feeling. I was diagnosed with PCOS when i was 17 and have been dealing with weight fluctuation for years. My husband and i decided to try for children about 2 years ago, i came off the pill and was put onto Metformin and so…
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Needing some new encouraging friends!!!
Hi everyone my name is Laura and I am in need of some new encouraging friends! I am not one of those people that have a hundred friends on here because I like being able to encourage all the ones I have! If you would like to have a friend that encourages you everyday then friend me! We will make it together one way or the…
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Does this ever end?
I was diagnosed with PCOS in March of this year and my obgyn put me on the pill. After the diagnosis I did some (admittedly light) research and everything I was reading said I needed to lose weight to help with my symptoms. That brought me here. My biggest question is: Have you, or someone you know, lost weight and gotten…
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PCOS , Metformin and Birth Control
Hey Ladies! I was diagnosed with PCOS a few years back, and am happy to admit with the help of myfitnesspal i was able to lose enough weight to have a child! Anyways, i am wondering if anyone is on metformin AND birthcontrol? From my understanding, metformin helps with insulin resistance... but my dr. will only prescribe…
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Pcos, Mirena and Miscarriage
Hey everyone, Just curious I had the mirena, and took out almost two years ago. I got pregnant in Feb of this year and miscarried in April. I'm wondering if anyone else had a sucessful pregnancy after a Mirena and Pcos. Im going to see my ObGyn next month but I just wondered.
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New Here and Hoping Some Can Relate
Hi all! I'm new to the group, just diagnosed with PCOS and Metabolic Syndrome Monday. I have been having difficulty losing weight for about 5 years now. Most doctors just wrote off my complaints and referred me to WW. Last year I finally went to see an endocrinologist, but the only thing he had to say was that I was…
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Another newbie :)
Hi, all. I'm looking for some pcos friends. I just joined and would like to do this with some people with similar struggles. I am a 33 year old mother of a 2year old active boy . I want to keep up him with and be a positive example for him! I have had pcos and weight problems for almost 10 years. My goal is set at losing…
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PCOS Diet... where to start?
I was just diagnosed with PCOS last Monday. I have been reading a lot online and am so happy there is a group on here for those of us with the condition. What I would like to know is where do you start with the diet? Just start making moderate changes right away or jump in cold turkey and cut the carbs right away. I am…
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6 month obgyn check up
Well, yesterday was my 6 month check up. First thing the doctor noticed was the fact that I have lost a lot of weight. He said I was doing great. Told me that 180 pounds would be an excellent weight for me to get to to try to get pregnant, which is my goal weight. Said once I get to that point, he will have me get off the…
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METFORMIN Information & Effectiveness
Hey ladies, I've noticed there are a lot of posts here inquiring about people's personal experience with Metformin and PCOS. Here is a website with hundreds (if not thousands) of patient reviews of Metformin: http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20357&name=GLUCOPHAGE They talk about their personal experience with…
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Controlling PCOS
Greetings! After commenting on a few post with the same advice, I decided to write my own posts. While I don't struggle with my weight, I do struggle with my periods and excessive hair (-_-). I was diagnosed with PCOS about 6 years ago (im 24 now). I have cycst around both ovaries. I've been around the block trying to…
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Doctor Frustration
I had my first appt. with a specialist back in June as I had not had a period for a year while off birth control, and I was told that based on that and other visible symptoms I likely have PCOS. I went and got blood work done to check my blood sugar levels and my hormones, but I never got a call to let me know the results.…
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Brown period?
Hey all, So this month I had a brown period.. no red blood at all, which I know means old blood..but not sure why I had this. I was thinking perhaps I did not ovulate and im just shedding the built up lining. Ive read this can happen with PCOS.. has anyone experienced the same or got any info on it? Thanks so much xx
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The right diet for PCOS??
Does anyone know what the right diet is for PCOS...Is it just low carbs?? Any ideas/facts will be most welcomed!! :happy:
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Metformin and Alcohol
Hey guys! So I know it is not recommended to binge drink on Metformin because of the risk of lactic acidosis, but what is acceptable? Maybe 2 drinks and no more than that? Also, if say, I WANTED to binge drink (I'm a college kid and graduation is coming up...) then is it safe if I stop taking my meds a couple of days…
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What's the longest you've gone...?
My baby was born this past November and I still haven't had a period. Before having him I was averaging 3 periods a year (I did go a whole year before without one). When I do get them they are excruciatingly painful and the flow is so heavy that at times I'll soak through both a super plus tampon and a pad in just over an…
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PCOS Diva
Do any of you follow PCOS Diva's food menu? I am having a very hard time of it with my eating and need something more to go on. To begin with I would love for someone to just tell me eat this :a, b, c and then as I get the hang of it branch out and do it on my own. I have been trying to eat for my PCOS on my own and I get…
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PCOS Consistency Challenge
My fellow PCOS sisters, I am intersted in starting a challenge called Consistency challenge. I love to workout and eat clean to keep PCOS at bay. But the problem is I lack in the consistency department. I have tried overcoming many times, but I start well and fizzle out in the middle.I suddenly thought, how about starting…
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Metformin
Do you find that it is easier to lose weight while taking Metformin? I've stopped taking mine but am considering adding it back in because it does help with the symptoms of PCOS. Also, feel free to add me! I'm new here around here and it is GREAT to see a group for those of us with PCOS.
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The pill
I take the pill (Cilest) to regulate my cycle, however I am due annual review next week and think things need to change... Im struggling to drop weight, suffering bouts of depression, terrible night sweats.... so what are my options? Do I change my type of pill, different hormone balance and see how I go? Do I come off the…
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Newbie
Hello everyone I am a 28 year wife and mother of 2. I'm currently on a mission to get this temple fit once and for all. I started having weight isssues about 9 years ago after the birth of my first daugther, after my second in 2006 my weight remained steady. Over the last 2 years ive been balloning and experincing more…
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Really happy to see this group!
Hi everyone! I am back to MFP after some time away. It is so nice to see this group and I am excited to have joined! Feel free to add me!
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"If everyday was like today..." message
You know the one I'm talking about. It says something like "If every day were like today... You'd weigh 208.3 lbs in 5 weeks" when you complete your food for the day. Usually it doesn't bother me but today it pissed me off. I've been really upset with PCOS this week, I think because I started a running program with a…
