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Reply: PCOS pain

Me too! I am going to a womens health center to get a third opinion by this point.

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Alternative to Metformin

I feel very convicted to let my fellow PCOS sufferers know about a product I recently started taking. It's...

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Reply: Bleeding for 4 Months Straight

I to am having bleeding problems, but im not in the 20s,im already gonna be 52. I thought i was going through...

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Questions

So i went through the pelivc ultrasound and it appeared i do have PCOS but all lab came back normal. Has...

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Reply: New here!

My sister has pretty severe PCOS, while mine is much less severe. She lost 50 lbs a few years ago by...

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PCOS and Vitamins

I have had PCOS since 2000. It was correctly diagnosed in 2004. You would think that Specialists all over this...

Posted by jdpowers

I have had PCOS since 2000. It was correctly diagnosed in 2004. You would think that Specialists all over this country would be familiar with all illnesses and their symptoms, but NOOOO. I was diagnosed with endometriosis, then when the lap showed no endo... it was back to square 1. I found a Dr. who was absolutely the best! High Point, NC's Dr. Jacobs!! I had wanted to have more babies but couldn't figure out why I had become infertile, wasn't really trying, but with sooo many mis-diagnosis, I wasn't too worried about having kids I was more worried about getting healthy again. Then after Dr. J found the problem, we recognized the not being able to have kids deal. He recommended treat the disorder and then try... so Metformin... OUCH... try being a Real Estate Broker and having to take Metformin! One of the side effects from Metformin is diahrrea. Anyway... kicked that to the side and tried Clomid. There's a thing about clomid... you can't take it for too long or you run the chance at having cancer later. Yeah, no that didn't work for me. So, last choice was surgery. I had a Ovarian Drilling and within 4 months I was pregnant. 40 wks later baby #3. Then 29 months later baby # 4 and I had a tubal ligation. No surgery or any meds needed for last child. Now... still dealing with PCOS... no cure, never goes away, and draw backs are... BAD HEALTH AND EXTREME lack of energy and DEPRESSION. Oh yes, it can mess up your chemical balance. So... I am still seeing specialists, I have not only my GYN Specialist but I also now have an Endocrinologist on the team. My PCM, GYN, ENDO... what next? OH BTW, did I mention that I have had to have 2 sinus surgeries to remove large cysts in my max sinus. Probable Cause... PCOS.

I have started taking Metformin again... no issues, I am currently unemployed. I have also added a regimine of other vitamins and hormones. Progesterone and Prometrium, and Flaxseed Oil as well as Magnesium. The Hormones, they are 100mg each ten days a month, then the Flaxseed Oil is 1200mgs a day, then the Magnesium is 1000mg a day. I have also had to take a mega dose of Vitamin D... that was a 10 day dose.

The vitamins were added by me, with the approval of my Drs. I researched the benefits of those vitamins and found that they can help improve my PCOS to help me get back on the track of healthy! The Magnesium will help me to break down the foods my PCOS (resistence to insulin) fails to do. The Flaxseed Oil will improve my HIGH Cholesterol (280 started in 2000, at 200 last year and we'll soon see what the new level is since I have been taking flaxseed oil the last 6/8 months). The Vitamin D Mega Dose was a prescription since my Vit. D level was 8 out of a very good 32. Yeah... I don't wanna die from anything and much less with help from a lack of Vit D.

So, now I see on WebMD that Flaxseed Oil is not good for PCOS patients to take... Why not? My "Specialists" haven't said not to, or have a sense of urgency about it. Can you tell me why PCOS patients shouldn't take Flaxseed Oil?View Thread

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New here.

I just met with a preconcepton counselor at Maternal Fetal Medicine. He said I may have possible PCOS and he was...

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Reply: newly dx needing advice

When I started going to my RE, they tested my blood glucose. It wasn't high, but it also wasn't as low...

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Reply: Advice

I used Clomid unsuccessfully for 8 rounds. I did ovulate twice on it, but no pregnancy. This month is my...

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Reply: Metformin not digesting?

I've been paying closer attention since I first noticed it. (Not really something you usually pay much...

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Reply: Period for 3weeks & now dizzy 24/7

You need to do a blood test to find out your haemoglobin count. Since you had the periods for 3 week, the...

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Reply: Weight Struggles with PCOS

hi, i was diagnosed with PCOS when i was 17 year old, and now i turn 21, things get a little bit strange, i'm...

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Reply: Have you ever tried Femara?

Thus far medications have been out of pocket, but any procedures are covered. My HSG, semen analysis, BW,...

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Reply: PCOS and other diagnoses - They must be related!

Congratulations!! You must be so excited to be having twins. Thanks for your response and good luck!

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Reply: NO periods, is this a problem

Before I started my infertility treatments, I didn't have my period regularly. This caused the lining...

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Reply: PCOS

Hey tbrusco06, I'm new here but i found out i had PCOS about three years ago. What you are experiencing is...

Posted by Milz88

Hey tbrusco06,

I'm new here but i found out i had PCOS about three years ago. What you are experiencing is normal. Women experience a number of things like depression and a low libido, it is different for each woman. Nonetheless, you should consult your doctor about your hot flashes. I also struggled with the weight issue as well but you must lose the weight and change your diet in order to minimize the effects of PCOS.

So my exercise regimen is I work out three days for the week for about 30 mins because I am university student with little time but if you can workout everyday then do it, the more you exercise the better. I also take fish oil because it helps burn more calories when I exercise. Now for persons who have our condition you need to do a work that is more than 5 mins in length to get your heart rate up. So Jillian Michaels "Yoga meltdown" DVD and Zumba worked for me and I lost 7lbs in about 2 weeks. You can use this regimen or make up one that suits your lifestyle.
I also read this book for more information about the PCOS and how to deal with it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071499849/ref=oh_o00_s01_i01_details

This book also has a menu in the back which is useful when it comes to the diet. A low glyemic index diet is recommended for PCOS coupled with exercise( you shouldn't stop exercise regimen because you will gain weight again). The diet is really exciting and easy to make. I have a lot of allergies so i didn't quite follow it plus I live in the Trinidad and Tobago where the food is a lot different than the USA.

I did take metformin for a while but it made me sick so I stopped and kept with the diet and exercise. I am not trying for a baby yet because I am going to do my masters. I hope that all the information i have given is useful and hope it helps as it helped me. All the best and keep positive,

ByeView Thread

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Reply: Metformin & Yeast Infections?

Hi Leslie. I was also diagnosed with PCOS (clinically) even though I have only one small cyst. I was taking...

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N-aceytl cysteine and PCOS

Has anyone heard of this being used instead of Metformin for treating PCOS? Has anyone used it? I was on...

Posted by Mel2day

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Reply: Need Help.

Not to alarm you but i think you are doing the right thing by getting the headache issue checked out. i...

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Reply: Please, I need a Dr. in Miami, Florida, specialist...

Hi An, I also suffer from the PCOS Syndrome.. I'm only 24 and this year alone I gained 40 lbs... the hirutism has...

Posted by Lu_87

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Why ME??!!??

well i clearly dont know what to think about this whole pregnant thing anymore ive had many months where...

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Reply: Invite to check out the TTC with PCOS board

Just a reminder to those who are new and may have not seen this post.

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PCOS treatments not working

I have had PCOS for over 14 years and was being treated with birth control pills ever since I found out. In...

Posted by An_244384

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PCOS treatments not working

I have had PCOS for over 14 years and was being treated with birth control pills ever since I found out. In...

Posted by An_244384

Reply: Daily Struggle with Facial Hair, HELP

Thank you both for your suggestions. I have tried home wax kits in the past but the hair is so dark and...

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Reply: Daughter has been diagnosed with PCOS

I have PCOS, and have had similar pain in the past. If you're daughter was not having her cycle before, then...

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Reply: Metformin Question

I'm noticing an issue with yeast infections. Seems to be a pattern with how I'm taking the meds. Also,...

Posted by Sherm919

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Reply: extreme nausea from Metformin

it is a known side effect of the drug. but if it is getting severe, you can talk to your doctor for palliative...

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Reply: Can I have POSC?

I am not sure if that is completely true...I have 2 children, ages 9 and 7, and TTC with my husband for...

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Reply: want to have a baby but might have pcos

I agree that you should see an endo. My family history includes ovarian cancer, PCOS, and diabetes. My doctor...

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