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  • If you work out do you eat back your calories? Is this formula based on your BMR?
    in PCOS Ladies Comment by kawhie December 2013
  • Time to go see a new Endo. Can't treat PCOS with BC, only masks symptoms. Find one who specializes in PCOS or hirsutism. Dropped 15lbs in the first three months that I was on Met.
    in PCOS Ladies Comment by kawhie December 2013
  • I feel for you. This was me for years. I finally researched Endo's and found one who specialized in hirsutism. He is amazing. I finally feel like he listens and believes me. Look for one who specializes in PCOS or women's health or hirsutism. I take Metformin 2,000mg and Spiro 100mg daily. I also take Yasmin BC.
    in PCOS Ladies Comment by kawhie December 2013
  • Interesting. Usually one cyst alone will not get you a PCOS diagnosis, However, the weight gain at puberty does sound like PCOS. Also, FYI you can be thin and insulin resistant. Good luck! PCOS is a *****!!!
    in PCOS Ladies Comment by kawhie December 2013
  • Insulin resistance or elevated insulin is what causes PCOS. So yes, while she may not be "resistant" yet, if she has PCOS her body is not using insulin properly. I don't get docs though. Metformin is one of the oldest and safest drugs around. They have been using it to treat PCOS for years now. First three months on it and…
    in PCOS Ladies Comment by kawhie December 2013
  • Your doc is an idiot. If you have PCOS you have insulin resistance. Get a new doc. I'm serious. How did they diagnose you? I would go to Reproductive endocrinologist if possible or just an endocrinologist. You don't have to have all the system to have PCOS but everyone who has PCOS has insulin resistance. I have excess…
    in PCOS Ladies Comment by kawhie December 2013
  • I'm a PCOS lady and have lost 54lbs over the last year (started at 238) with the help of my endocrinologist. First step for me was finally getting a Dr. to believe me when I said I couldn't lose weight unless I starved myself and worked out for three hours a day. I take 2000 mg of Metformin, 100 mg of Spiro, Vitamin B and…
    in PCOS Ladies Comment by kawhie December 2013
  • Cool, Thanks.
    in newbie weightlifting question Comment by kawhie October 2013
  • I have PCOS too just diagnosed last year despite begging my doctor of 10 plus years to believe me when I said I couldn't lose weight even though I worked out like a maniac and ate basically nothing. Finally, after gaining 40 of the 60 lbs back I took matters into my own hands and saw a endo. He took one look at me and said…
    in PCOS and trying to lose weight Comment by kawhie October 2013
  • I'm tall and wide too!
    in Find your Twin! Comment by kawhie January 2012
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