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Keto and Hypoglycemia
Anyone else experience intermittent hypoglycemia while eating keto? I find myself becoming dizzy, headachy, shaky, weak, and sweating profusely. Sometimes I have night sweats and wake up shaky and soaked. I am not taking any medications. But I am eating low carb; about 30g carbs a day. What do you do if/when this happens?…
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Awesome new book on PCOS!
I'm halfway through it and am dog-earing every page. Seriously the best book I've ever read about how to treat PCOS (I bought this book full price and have no affiliation with it.) 8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS By Dr Fiona McCulloch Answers questions about which tests to ask your dr for, supplements and their dosages…
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New to PCOS
Hi, I'm new here, first day. I was formally diagnosed with it about 2 weeks ago(long time with symptoms though). I have the messed up periods, had to use Clomid to get pregnant, have hirsutism, high testosterone, weight gain, insulin resistance. The Dr put me on bcp and started Metformin 500mg 2x day a 10 days ago. So far…
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How much exercise is enough vs too much?
Hi ladies - I realize that we are all different and that there's not a one-size-fits all solution. With that said, I'd like to take an unofficial poll of how much (and what types of) exercise work for you? I've been reading a lot about how we need to exercise to increase our insulin sensitivity but not so much that we…
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New here. Anyone else ttc?
Hi I'm Lola. I'm 26 years old. I was diagnosed with pcos about a year ago. I've started eating keto for 6 months. I was put on provera to jumpstart my period since I haven't gotten a period for 4 years. I've tried clomid with increasing doses. Turns out I have luteal phase deficiency and my progesterone levels suck. They…
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PCOS and weight gain
When I went to the doctor and was diagnosed, The doctor told me PCOS is why I can't lose weight. He didn't explain how that works, so could someone here?
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Newbie- bloated belly , PCOS the culprit?
Hi everyboby, I just discovered this group today, and I am feeling so glad that there is a place in MFP for me to share my experience. I was diagnosed in Feb this year. Initially I did not notice any symptoms other than the missing periods and a bit of hair loss(Have not got my period in a year).But for the past couple of…
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PCOS after tubal
I'm 37, three kids, have had a tubal and an ablation, and have just been diagnosed with PCOS. The Dr. prescribed Metformin, which I can't start taking until Friday after my insulin resistance test. From my reading I know that BCPs are commonly prescribed to help regulate hormones for those suffering from PCOS, so I'm…
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melasma, anyone?
Hi Guys, Just went to the derm and turns out my patterned summer freckles and what I thought was vitiligo is melasma, or 'chloasma' or 'mask of pregnancy'. Does anyone else with PCOS here have this? I seem to have pregnant woman hormones surging through me without the pregnancy part (also have elevated…
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Estrogen Dominance & Progesterone
Brief background: I'm 37, I take Microgestin 1.5/30 on a continuous schedule of 12 weeks. At Labor day I decided to extend my pills through another 2 packs to work around vacations and whatnot. I've done it in the past with no problems, so I figured why not. I had already started spotting when I made that decision and I…
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PCOS and hypothyroid related?
Has anyone been diagnosed PCOS and also hypothyroid? I can't seem to make progress doing the right things for PCOS. I made an apt to get my thyroid tested because I feel this may be the problem. I do have a benign cyst on my thyroid but long ago my numbers were normal, which I hear can also be false positives if not…
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Hoping for a sticky baby
TTC, have had two miscarriages in the last year, and just had a follow up with my OB. We are doing three cycles of progesterone starting CD 17 (regardless of if I have ovulated) and if not pregnant by January probably will try clomid. He thinks I have a luteal phase defect based on my spotting and short LP. I tend to…
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Inositol
Hi Ladies, Thanks so much for such an awesome forum. It's nice to know that I'm not alone in having IR PCOS and I've learned so much reading others' questions and answers. I've been doing some reading on myo-inositol and d-inositol. I guess I'm confused as to what the difference is and which is better for IR PCOS? Can…
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Accountability buddies for weight loss?
Hi everyone. It is my first day on here. Since my PCOS diagnosis, I have tried about 100 different diets and ways to lose weight and failed due to lack of self-motivation. I was wondering if anyone here is interested in helping keep each other accountable? The only diet that ever helped me lose significant weight was a…
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What's the best diet for PCOS and prediabetes?
Got some bad news on my bloodwork. Fasting Glucose is 105 (I'm already maxed on metformin so that's scary.) Fasting insulin is 8.9. I've been low carb (Less than 100g per day) since Feb and am 5'9 155 lbs. I exercise approx 3 hours per week. This last month I have been lax on my eating: though I follow my low carb plan…
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PCOS Blog
I started a PCOS Weight loss blog last night .. kinda my story and journey :) check it out if you wish :) www.memyselfandpcos.wordpress.com
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Any 50's sisters?
I am new to MFP, new to this group, but unfortunately not new to having PCOS. I was diagnosed in my 30's - why not earlier? I was too ashamed to go to the doctor. And since my diagnosis, it seems that the PCOS diagnosis is ignored as having anything to do with all of my health issues - diabetes, high cholesterol,…
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Birth control
Anyone on birth control? Forgive me if you've seen my post on another thread, no one has answered. Hoping to get some answers here. I've been eating way, WAY over calories for the past two weeks. Averaging about 2,600 a day (yikes!) and I started taking birth control pills two weeks ago. Coincidence yes, no, maybe? I have…
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Healthcare Provider Options
Hey ladies, I've been thinking of finding a healthcare provider of some sore to help me sort through my IBS, PCOS, and Hypothyroid. I'm tired of feeling exhausted and sick all the time! I'm interested in someone who will help me sort through my diet and figure out what my triggers/sensitivities are and I'm also open to…
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Ever heard of the Insulin Index?
There's a new PCOS book coming out later this month, and its preview mentioned something I've never heard of - the Insulin Index. Seems very similar to the low GI diet we've been advised to eat as well as warnings against dairy (moment of silence since I love dairy.) Here's more info if you're interested:…
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StepBet Game: Step it up for PCOS
Hi! I just joined a StepBet App Game called, "Step it up for PCOS" It's kind of like DietBet, but it syncs with your Fitbit or other fitness trackers on Android and iPhone. The initial bet is $40. If you make your goal, you can keep your money or split the pot with anyone else who meets their goal. (It's at $360 right…
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Vaniqa
Day # 2 of Vaniqa use. Decided that I will try it, I'll keep you posted :)
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Thoughts please
Help! please mfp friends: So I am really struggling with something, I recently decreased my calories by 150kcal (6wks ago) because I wasn't losing very fast at my old amount and after reassessing on mfp with my new weight that is what it came up with. Well after 10 days of a gain and not budging up or down on the scale I…
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Metformin
Hi Ladies So I had a Consultation with an Endocrinologist yesterday and they were fab! We discussed PCSO and using Metformin to help aid weight loss. However, wants to do some blood tests first and wait for the results. So, at the minute my doctor is considering me for Metformin. I’m still pretty excited about this…
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14 ways to reduce insulin
Good stuff. This article mentions PCOS studies multiple times: https://authoritynutrition.com/14-ways-to-lower-insulin/
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A warning for PCOS ladies against antibiotics in the same family as Cipro
Hi everyone, I unfortunately just became aware of this through personal experience this weekend. Long story short, avoid Cipro and other antibiotics in the same family if you have any other options (and you should - there are lots of antibiotics out there.) This class of drug destabilizes blood sugar! Only three days of…
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PCOS Diet Support site experience?
Has anyone used the PCOS Diet Support site? Any reviews? I'm in that super frustrated place where I've never worked harder at losing weight, and I've had some success, I'm also having plenty of days where I didn't make a single misstep and still gained or didn't lose anything.
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Please Help - Is this Normal Weight Loss Struggles or PCOS Sabotaging??
I've tried to seriously loss weight three times in my life. In my mid 30s and last year, I watched what I ate from a total calorie perspective and I walked every day. And every morning I would weigh myself, I would see a little drop. I was very successful with my loss in my 30s and kept the weight off for two years. Then…
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PCOS, Birth Control, and Weight Gain.
So as a warning, this is part venting, part genuine curiosity on the matter. I'm 22 years old. I've been on 20mg of Rosuvastatin for my (inherited) high cholesterol for a couple of months and I take Vitamin D gummies daily. Two weeks ago, I started Jolessa/Seasonale to manage PCOS and whatnot. And within this last week…
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PCOS What and Why??
Firstly, I just want to thank all you ladies for being here and for all the information and support I've inadvertently acquired just from lurking here, I really appreciate this forum! THANK YOU Secondly, is anyone available to discuss the provable whats and whys of PCOS? Like, what does this result from? While it knocks…
