EmpressoftheCosmos

Thanx for sharing, I have pcos... Didn't know September was pcos awareness month :)'s

I diagnosed myself around age 27, gave birth to my son at age 18. My second pregnancy was at age 26 which ended in a miscarriage at 16 weeks, the miscarriage led to research which led to my self diagnosis....

Hey sistas! I have known that I have pcos for a couple years now... Experienced many ups and downs (weight lose/gain, miscarriage, mood swings, excessive hair) but overall I have managed to have a positive outlook on life with pcos. Feel free to add me ladies!!!

I used to experience mood swings often but as of late I have been doing a lot better. I have learned to quiet my mind and focus on positive thoughts. I used to flipped out very easily and it was like I couldnt control my emotions :(. The mood swings began to be an issue, I felt bad about how the mood swings affected my…

I will grade this past weekend as a C (average)... I did ok, although I didn't workout as much as I could have.

Good morning! I'm loving this challenge!!!

I would grade my 1st weekend as an F. Tom came to visit and I didn't practice self control/ discipline. I'm a late starter to the group, no excuses though. I'm starting my challenge today. Next weeks grade will be much better.

I am not currently ttc but I know that losing weight before trying is very helpful in terms of conceiving and delivering a healthy baby.

Very helpful

Welcome Mindy! Hang in there!!! I know its rough but having support is important :)

Two to three months. Now Im on the pill to regulate my cycle but I plan to get healthier and lose weight so that my body will function properly on its on... I really dont like taking the pill :/

Yes I am on the pill and I have an appointment with my ob next month I will talk to her about moodswings and the pill, thank u.

Hey hun, I have pcos as well Im on the pill to regulate my cycle and Im trying to lose weight. I have alot of friends on mfp but not many who have pcos. I notice some people lose weight easier and I feel that they cant relate to the weightloss struggle of someone with pcos. Lets be buddies :) -Yvonne

Im not sure whether or not you have to reduce your carb intake but I know that choosing healthier carbs are important for anyone trying to lose weight. I have pcos and I crave carbs, Im in the process of eating less unhealthy carbs like potatoes and rice. Instead I double up on my veggies and eat a small amount of carb…

@pland54 I feel we need more open discussions about pcos. Perhaps on television or even in magazines. We need a spokesperson someone who is in the public eye who will standup and tell the world that pcos exists and that women who have pcos are normal. Prior to self diagnosing myself I didnt know pcos was a condition. I…

@LoyalAngel Thanx for sharing your story. I know how it is to be apprehensive when it comes to getting close to others esp. when you have pcos. I didnt self diagnose myself until about two years ago when I gained a considerable amount of weight which prompted my cycle to be absent for months etc etc. I fell into a dark…

@miranda_mom Ive thought about sharing my situation and I know that the condition is pretty common and if I knew other women who had the condtition maybe I wouldnt feel so alone and semi-ashamed. The women in my family conceive pretty easily, for example in 2010 I suffered a miscarriage at 16 weeks, later that year my…

Fittyfittybum, Thanx for sharing your story... I agree that excessive hair growth is a really embarrassing symptom of pcos. I am a true girly girl and to have hair growing on my chin, neck etc. has been really difficult because I try to pluck, conceal etc but thats not always enough. I feel horrible when I sense that…

Andiimarie, Thank you soo much for sharing your story... Its great to be able to connect with other women who are living with the same condition. And I definitely agree in the fact that knowing that you have pcos and understanding how it affects us is a key factor in trying to combat the symptoms. I wish you lots os…