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Should I Get A Ultrasound For Preventative Care For My Annual Gyno Exam?

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Hi Ladies. Can You All Share Your Symptoms Of PCOS? Thank You!

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Which PCOS Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Has Anyone Ever Had A Questionnaire Sent To You After You Have Ordered A Repeat Prescription From Your Doctor's?

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Have Any Of You Requested Reasonable Accommodation At Work? What Has That Experience Been Like?

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For example: requesting to take additional breaks throughout the workday to cope with anxiety or fatigue or not commuting on certain days, etc.

You Kow What I Wonder? I Wonder How The Hell Can I Get Married When Im Dealing With Pcos? :( Man

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Daly City, CA
A myPCOSteam Member

My bf is trying to help me reverse my pcos becuase it was extremely severe :( I’m struggling so hard with hair loss

December 30, 2024

I Think That Its Possible To Reverse Pcos It Just May Take Time..But I Believe Its Possible To Reverse This.

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Daly City, CA
A myPCOSteam Member

You don’t think there is a cure ? :(

December 30, 2024

What Advice Are You Grateful To Share With Others About PCOS?

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San Francisco, CA
A myPCOSteam Member

it sucks how severe my case is :(

December 29, 2024

So, I Finally Went To A New Gyno And Was Told It's Not PCOS, But Just The Generic Umbrella Term That It Falls Under. What Do I Do Now?

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Fate, TX

I still have the weight gain and not able to lose it, I have been diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver, the cysts hurt so much, the dark rough ring around my neck is embarrassing it's also in my underarms and between my thighs, and I'm almost bald on the top of my head. It's frustrating to not have an actual answer for all of these issues. What would you do in my situation?

Edit: I have also been dealing with the weight gain and unable to lose it no matter what I do. I also have been… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

Yeah. I get that. I think the thing she was mainly talking about was the cysts themselves. At least I have answers to most of my issues.

December 12, 2024

Is Anyone On Metformin? I Was Just Prescribed It!

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Princeville, IL
A myPCOSteam Member

I’m currently on metformin slow release and I don’t notice much difference. It hadn’t helped with weight lose at all for me. I have insulin resistance so for me I wanted to get a handle on my insulin… read more

3 days ago

Hey Girlies, Has Anyone Been Prescribed Letrozole For Ovulation?

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Harvey, LA
A myPCOSteam Member

I'm so sorry, I hope there's other ways for to get the beautiful baby you want girly. Thank you I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am too having a hard journey right now but I am not going… read more

December 12, 2024

I Am “older”and Trying To Get Pregnant With PCOS. Does Anyone Have A Similar Experience And Any Advice?

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Melbourne, FL
A myPCOSteam Member

It's been very hard for me to get pregnant, too. I was married for 17 years. My now ex husband and I tried for years to have kids. We were successful, once. But then I lost the baby at 13 weeks. So… read more

January 8

What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

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San Francisco, CA
A myPCOSteam Member

Im tired of losing my hair

November 22, 2024

When Does The Effects Of Metformin Start To Show? I Started Taking It 2 Weeks Ago. Effects As In, When Will It Start Working?

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What exactly is the point of Metformin? My doctor only put me on it to regulate my period apparently.

A myPCOSteam Member

Metformin primarily is a medication used to help keep your blood glucose levles in check. Basically help to lower your blood sugar. There are some side effects that most people have, such as weight… read more

January 6
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