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Hello Everyone….i Was Wondering You Guys Opinion If I Hadnt Had My Period In About 3 Years, What Shpuld I Do?

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Icecream

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Do Any Of Y'all Have Excess Ear Wax And Itchy Ears Inside And Outside?I Think It's Hormone Related Not Sure.

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

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Heavy Bleeding With No Signs

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Alder Flats, Alberta

I was sleeping last night and woke up around midnight and was bleeding heavily. I had no pain or cramps. Just came rushing out of me! And still remains heavy! There was lots of blood clots too. I'm sure I am fine but just wondering if anyone has had similar issues!

A myPCOSteam Member

Dude when i first start my period the first 3 days i normally go through a super plus tampon and pad a hour just let your dr know so they can keep track if your anemic

October 4, 2016

Has Following A Specific Diet Or Meal Plan (e.g. Keto) Helped You?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Calgary, AB

I've been doing a lot of reading, and it sounds like low carb has been successful for most people with PCOS. Has anyone had luck with a ketogenic diet? It's extremely low carb, but it sounds like it would make sense.

A myPCOSteam Member

I've lost 30kg from low carb dieting but put on 50kg, AVOID AT ALL COSTS! My dietician has me on a "diabetic" eating plan and the weight loss is small but gradual but more sustainable. I have to eat… read more

September 11, 2016

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With PCOS?

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San Francisco, CA
A myPCOSteam Member

Just see food and eat it unfortunately for me lol! But definitely liking the responses on here! I guess it depends on what your body is wanting and needing isn’t it. I did brilliant on a no sugar diet… read more

September 30, 2024

Is There A Certain Diet To Follow

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Australia
A myPCOSteam Member

I follow a Mediterranean diet and cut out processed foods and fried foods. The Mediterranean diet is great for PCOS because it’s high in fiber and low in high-glycemic carbs. There are tons of… read more

June 6, 2024

Does Anyone Here Take Metformin Or Glucose Meds Who Is NOT Insulin Resistant And Find Any Benefits?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Virginia Beach, VA

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

March 22, 2024

Had A Lot Of Hair Fall Last Year. Tips For Getting It Back? It's Starting To Grow Again But I'm So Impatient!

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Tullahoma, TN
A myPCOSteam Member

I take the Olly biotin gummies and they seem to help alot! I also use hair growth shampoo. I use the marc anthony regrowth shampoo and conditioner!

March 29, 2024

How Do You Start Changing?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Red Deer, AB

I feel like I’ve fallen so far into the PCOS hole that I don’t know how to scratch my way out of it, doctors don’t want to talk to me about it until I lose weight which feels next to impossible. I’ve tried Metformin, It makes me so sick even after 2 months on it and I can’t use birth control Because it’s not safe medically for me so I feel like I’ve just been written off and don’t know where to start and some days I just feel so hopeless and like I’m just stuck like this. I also have doctors… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

I can understand your frustration. A lot of my symptoms were overlooked because I was overweight at 7-8 years old. I was finally diagnosed at 16 and put on metformin, unfortunately even after years… read more

January 10, 2024

Drinks

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rotterdam, NL

Anyone ever tried drinking aloe vera drinks? What did it do for you?

A myPCOSteam Member

I love drink aloe, it did not make be more frequent. I felt it really healed my guy lining and lost some weight when I drank it often

October 11, 2022

Does Anyone Experience "hormone Drop" After Taking Provera

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Owen Sound, ON

I take provera every 2-3 months for 10 days to start a bleed. Im just wondering if anyone else takes it and has noticed what i call a "hormone drop" once the bleeding stops? I feel more irritable, moody, sweaty and exhausted right after im done bleeding...more than i do before or during, anyone else?

A myPCOSteam Member

Thank you! I have bad anxiety and my doctor knows that since she prescribed the meds for it (after me going to emerge because id been having anxiety attacks and bursting into tears daily for weeks but… read more

June 22, 2022

Anyone Here Have High Testosterone Levels?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Phoenix, AZ

Hi everyone. Im new on here! I am 25 years old. I have been diagnosed with PCOS since i was 17 years old. Been with my boyfriend for 8 and a half years. We’ve had 1 pregnancy at 18 years old which i miscarried.

Ive been seeing my endocronolgist and she has me on metformin and progestrone… i feel so frustrated nothing seems to be helping… All i ever desire is to have a baby one day. 😭

A myPCOSteam Member

I take magnesium gummies. This way i can stagger throughout the day LOL! I dont take more than the recommended dosage and honestly sometimes i forget too! Lol.

I take Natural Vitality Calm… read more

October 26, 2021
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