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I Was Told By My OBGYN About 7-8 Years Ago That I Have PCOS. Earlier This Year, He Told Me I Didn't Have It. Anyone Else Experience This?
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

I'm constantly being monitered for my multiple cysts and have been having pain with them. Not only that, but I'm on a pretty high dosage of progesterone in order for me to have my cycles. I have multiple symptoms of PCOS, yet, he denied every telling me I had it. What would be my next step?

A myPCOSteam Member

Yes, I believe it is time for me to swich. I will be making that change within the next month.

posted April 9
How Do I Know What Kind Of PCOS I Have?
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
A myPCOSteam Member

@A myPCOSteam Member No worries! It's all very confusing, but I will definitely talk to my obgyn about it once I find a new one. My symptoms are slight insulin resistance, cystic acne, low libido… read more

posted April 8
I'm Am 58 Years Old Will I Ever Go Threw Medapuse Or Not
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
A myPCOSteam Member

Yes, definitely if not I'd consider a thermal ablation

posted April 21
Has Anyone Ever Been To The Breast Clinic For A Mommogram/breast Screening Before
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

I had my GP appointment yesterday and because what feels like my lymph nodes around my armpit and breast are swollen. I was also thinking it could be hormonal as i know breast tissue changes often with PCOS, its just i’ve never suffered with so many swollen lymph nodes for this long before. I noticed them in January. Feeling a little drained and deflated.

A myPCOSteam Member

I literally feel like a menapaise woman

posted April 6
Anyone Else Have Very Low Progesterone Levels And Benefit From Any Supplements, Etc?
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

Just figured out my progesterone is almost non-existent/very low and curious whether anyone has any suggestions for this? Or anything recommended that has helped them with this issue? Any info is helpful thank you!

A myPCOSteam Member

We are a French brand newly established in the United States, dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). In order to better understand your needs and challenges… read more

posted April 16
Will The Nurse At The Doctors Still Do My Smear Test Even Though My Periods Have Arrived Today?
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

Hi ladies, I went to the loo before I got in the shower and when I wiped I discovered that my periods have started. They're light at the moment but they are also very unpredictable as we all know
The only thing is my doctors surgery is open today, but for pre-booked appointments only, so I don't think there's a receptionist in the surgery. I'm still going to my appointment so that I can speak to the nurse (who is female as only the female nurses can do the smear tests at my doctors, which I… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

I think that’s similar to what they said would happen to me too, so they advised against it too. Glad you got rebooked though, do you suffer with prolonged periods at all? Are they quite regular? I’m… read more

posted March 24
Does Anyone Take Inositol As A Supplement And Recommend Any Particular Product? Looking Into It For Anxiety And Normalizing Cycle.
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

Just wondering if there are any supplements that some would recommend over others cause it seems promising? I’d love to hear opinions on what works! Thank you!

A myPCOSteam Member

Thank you @A myPCOSteam Member ! Good to know! Is there any particular inositol supplement you recommend? I take magnesium too, used to take l-theanine but ran out and been meaning to get more haha

posted April 23
Has Anyone Else Had Very Low PTH (parathyroid Hormone) Levels Come Back On Blood Work From PCOS Or Something Else?
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

My levels were very low (<3) but calcium was normal. Trying to figure out if this has happened to anyone else here and if they have any insight. Thanks!

A myPCOSteam Member

Ive never heard of this before... ill have to ask next time i see the dr in a few weeks

posted March 20
Does Anyone Get Nauseous Even If It’s Not Pregnancy Related?
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

I sometimes feel nauseous and get really hot and then it goes away.

A myPCOSteam Member

I do too, but I don't know if it's related to my PCOS, which I doubt or if it's because of either my type 2 diabetes or something else.

posted March 23
Does Anyone Here Take Metformin Or Glucose Meds Who Is NOT Insulin Resistant And Find Any Benefits?
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

So far my tests don’t show insulin resistance that I know of but the doctor was talking about putting me on metformin anyways. Anybody else benefitted from that? Did metformin regulate your cycle even if you didn’t have insulin problems?

A myPCOSteam Member

Totally agree with you, its always best to ask those who are dealing with these things on a daily basis, than health care professionals who may not be going through any of this themselves! I always… read more

posted March 22