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I NEED HELP!!!!!
Hello I am Kiara, I am 23 yrs old. Ive had PCOS since i was 13 and been struggling to loose weight since over the last 10 yrs ive gained 175 pounds. so far iv have lost 21 pounds. I am on day 31 of the Body by Vi Challenge and lost 8 pounds but now im stuck in a plateau now im doing 2 a days at the gym to try to get out of…
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Hey gals!
Hey gals! I just wanted to stop by and share my story. I am a 26 year old woman who just had a LEEP procedure to get rid of high level precancerous cells. I am doing a keto diet to lose some weight and reduce my symptoms. I have lost 7 lbs so far and will continue to lose more. I look forward to chatting with you all!
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newly diagnosed and new to the group!
I just wanted to say Hi! I have assumed I had PCOS for a few years now, but I didn't have medical coverage and couldn't afford to see a doctor about it. I took birth control to regulate my period for years. I finally was able to get a proper diagnosis but now I am having issues with my OB/GYN. I don't think he is familiar…
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How Low-Carb do you go? TTC and non-TTC pls.
Hi ladies! I'd been struggling to lose weight - appropriate TDEE consumption and exercise were all in place - for months. Then I got my PCOS diagnosis and learned that PCOS is on a tandem bike with insulin resistance. Long story short, I started a low carb diet soon after. I've been on it for two weeks and I aim for 20%…
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PCOS and Type 1 Diabetes
Hi, I have PCOS and Type 1 Diabetes. I am having a really hard time loosing weight. I know alot of folks take metphormin on here but the doctor does not recommend that in my case. I was wondering if there were any other type 1 diabetics on here that have PCOS and if they can offer me any tips or suggestions.:happy:
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Spirnalactone and hair
I know a lot of ladies have been posting a lot about how to get rid of the extra unwanted hair lately. I have been on the spirnalactone for a few years now. I have noticed how the hair on my legs aren't that bad, but never really paid attention anywhere else. Well, I have now just realized that the hair on my stomach isn't…
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ANY CURLY HAIRED PCOS'ERS :)
Just wondering...I have curly hair and is super thin now, wanted to know if there is any good shampoos/conditions that you use. I need something that is good for build up as well :ohwell: thanks all!!
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Hope for you! PCOS and 5 weeks preggy! ttc for 4 years
Quick intro about me- I have been trying for over 4 years now to get pregnant and been unsuccessful. I went to a fertility clinic 3 years ago and they refused to help me inless I lost some weight, They were really unhelpful and this made things worse for me and I put on more weight. I went back to the clinic this year 2…
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Metformin and Birthcontrol.
So I just got a call from my Dr, she is putting me on some medications to help with PCOS, Birth control combined with Metformin. Not really sure what to expect. If any of you ladies have had experience with Metformin please let me know how it helped you. I have been dealing with PCOS for a long time now, I am really…
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Waiting for test results.
Hello everyone, my name is Leah and I am 29 years old, I will be 30 in about a week or so. I just visited a Dr on Friday because I have had enough. I have been dealing with unexplained weight gain, periods that either show up early or don't show up at all, to breaking out in acne to unexplained hair growth. I used to get…
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A Question For PCOS Vets
Hey Ladies! I was diagnosed with PCOS only a month ago, but I don't seem to have most of the symptoms. Apart from cysts present in an ultrasound, and weight gain (which I think is my own fault. Thanks college...) everything seems pretty normal. My insulin and glucose levels are normal, but my Dr. put me on MetFormin…
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Any PCOSer's on the Paleo Diet?
Hey ladies, Just wondering if anyone is on the Paleo Diet? It makes sense to me but I'd love to hear if anyone has had success on it. Right now I'm struggling between whether I should count carbs or just eat the right carbs, in moderation of'course. I don't want to waste my time doing something that won't help, though I…
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How Many of You Ladies.....
Hi Ladies! Just curious to see how many out there are doing some sort of low carb, and if not what are you doing that is working for you? Are you ladies seeing any steady loss, or are you still struggling to find what is right for you? Have any of you noticed any of your symptoms subside after losing a bit of weight? have…
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Plexus Slim & PCOS
Has anyone with PCOS tried plexus slim? I have been on it for 3 weeks now, along with my IR diet & exercise I have lost 8 lbs. I am curious if any other ladies have gotten results from it. So far, so good for me..it eliminates my cravings & suppresses appetite.
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Low Carb Versus Gluten Free
Anyone know of research that compare results of PCOS dieters that did low carb or gluten free diets? Are you doing gluten free? Another PCOS-ers not on MFP brought the idea of doing a gluten free diet to me. In a way, it seems EASIER than my current low carb and sugar diet. -Nina
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So Confused
When we found out I had PCOS a few weeks ago my OB didn't do anything other than put me back on birth control to get me to cycle. She did not really talk to me a whole lot about my nutrition. I *think* this was because she knew I was seeing a dietician and probabley figured I would be consulting her. Well, I did. But she…
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Am I going too low on carbs?!
Hello Everyone, So.....long story short, I have PCOS and am taking 1000mg of Metformin a Day - I weigh 255 (have lost 36lbs since June). My specialist/doctor has told me that I need to eat low-carb as it is good for the PCOS - I have done this, and yes, I am loosing weight and feel much better in myself... Question is, how…
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How do you explain to others?
Weight loss is causing a huge rift in my close friendships. I actually left another site for this one (1. i do like this so much better and 2. to keep from getting myself depressed over the situation.) My one friend has been dropping weight, which is great, but her problem was portions and overeating, so calorie totals was…
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PCOS and HMR
Just curious if any of you have used an HMR diet plan to lose weight? I think it would be a good way to jump start my stalled weight loss, but am concerned that it is too high in carbs. Any experiences or results you'd like to share?
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Cramps after exercise
I haven't had an internal ultrasound to know yet how "clogged" my ovaries are with cysts, but I figure it must be what's wrong. After I've had a good workout at the gym I experience some cramping down around my ovary area which lasts about 10-15 minutes. It's not the same as menstrual cramps, so I was just wondering if…
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Diagnosed today...
Hi Everyone, Today I went to the Gyno for the first time, as I came off the pill last October and have only had one period since then, in February. I also had weight loss surgery in Sept 2010, so I thought it likely that my hormones were just a bit confused and things would soon go back to normal and my cycle would sort…
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Need accountability and encouragement
Hello ladies :) I have at least 100 pounds to lose and I get discouraged so quickly because of PCOS. Just today I was going through the grocery store, trying to find some new low carb options and got so overwhelmed...it's hard wishing you could just go on Weight Watchers or eat what you want in smaller portions and lose…
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Aches and pains
Do anyone’s ovaries just hurt all the time? I only have one ovary now, when I had two it would alternate sides and now that one has been removed it just aches constantly on the side that still has an ovary intact. Losing weight has not helped with this pain, my endometriosis pain has gone down considerably, but not the…
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adipex side effects....
I have been on Adipex for a little about a month now, and man the sid effects are really setting in. I am doing really really great with loosing weight. I have lost just about 20lbs. I love that my appetite is lowered and my energy level increased. But the insomnia inability to sleep and my oh my, my mood swings are…
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Abnormal Paps
Have many of you had an abnormal pap with your PCOS? If so, what where your results!? I had that happen for the first time... My doctor has scheduled me for a Polcoscopy with Biopsy on Tuesday. It know it could be as simple as an infection but along with PCOS I have a strong family history of ovarian cancer. Experiences or…
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High Prolactin
I just wanted to put some feelers out there to see if anyone else in this group has high prolactin levels caused by their pcos? I had my levels tested on Aug 21 they came back at level 58 was retested on Sept 5 with the results being 76. That is a pretty big jump in 2 weeks. I am scheduled for a MRI to see if I have a…
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Acupuncture and Herbs?
Has anyone here with PCOS TTC with acupuncture and herbs? Any success?
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NSV or Not Good? (Maybe TMI?)
Hi All, This is the first time that this has happened to me and while I can definately see it as an NSV, I am trying to figure out if it may be the opposite. I have been on BC for the past four years that has worked really well for a lot of my symptoms. I use to get periods about 8x a year, now I do every month. They use…
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PCOS Diva's Jumpstart Program?
Has anyone tried PCOS Diva's 7-Day Jumpstart ? I noticed that the Fall program starts in September, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the program and what their thoughts were. It sounds interesting, but since it's a paid program there aren't too many details available and it's a little hard to tell from…
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caffeine?
Anyone had any success with cutting out caffeine? Looking around the web, I've seen mixed research for healthy people but for PCOS, I've seen mainly that it will help to cut it. I hate to do it because I love coffee but I'm going to give it a shot to see how it goes.
