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

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Fasting

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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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Does Anyone Else Have Periods Thag Last For 19 Days Plus?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

I have been on my period for 19 days and its not easing up........

A myPCOSteam Member

Hi I tried the inositol tablets and at first tgey worked for me but after a few months they stopped working but i would give it a try for sure

August 25, 2021

Clomid

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Willard, OH

How long does it take to get pregnant while taken this?

A myPCOSteam Member

Im on my second cycle wirh it. They upped my dosage to 150 mg

April 23, 2018

What Is The Best Way To Take Metformin?

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Ironwood, MI

The directions say to take it with food. Is it better to take pill before you eat, after you eat or while you're eating.

A myPCOSteam Member

I have taken it before food and after food and had no issues either way.

October 28, 2016

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

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Daly City, CA

Also its due to my pcos i havent gotten one? If i regulate my hormones, will i get my period?

A myPCOSteam Member

I see..

February 19, 2024

Numbness

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Southend-on-Sea, UK

Hey does anyone else get numbness or... weakness in there arms or legs at all? I cant open a packet of crisps cos my right hand is useless. I cant hold my pen at work right now :(

A myPCOSteam Member

Yes it is we just have to do stretches and hand exercises to try to get the strength back in our hands.

June 15, 2020

Can You Get Pregnant While On Provera

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Stourbridge, UK

I took a test neg taken all tablets of provera 7 days. Still no period or period symptoms 8 days since last tablet why has it not worked anyone had this before?

A myPCOSteam Member

I havent had a blood test speaking to the doctors monday about it all i was supposed to have a blood test after i had my bleed and taken the clomid around CD21 but i havent bled and so havent taken… read more

March 16, 2019

How Do You Deal With Debilitating Fatigue During Your Period?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Lancaster, PA

I'm pretty much always tired, but during my periods I feel exhausted to the point where I am late for work, cannot properly function, and am so lethargic. Does anyone else experience this? How do you deal with this?

A myPCOSteam Member

Two years without my period, meds for ten days and she’s back. However, I have no energy and very nauseous.

December 21, 2019

Metformin 850mg Tablets

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
St Augustine, FL

Who all has been diagnosed with PCOS and have been prescribed Metformin? Has it worked as far as achieving pregnancy!?! Was an OBGYN the doctor who prescribed the medication to you? I don't have any pre diabetes or diabetes period. I'm not extremely over weight I'm 4 foot eleven inches tall and weigh 140 lbs. so I'm not extremely skinny but not obese either. My fiancé doesn't want me to take the medication however I got ahold of some and have heard that the medication has been used to treat… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

My daughter is not diabetic but was prescribed Metformin as well to try to regulate her hormones. I always thought Metformin was used only in cases of patients that had diabetes but learned it is… read more

August 18, 2019

I Know That This May Be A Little Icky But Wanted To Ask If Anyone Else Taking Metformin Gets The Poopies?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Some where in OK
A myPCOSteam Member

There were literally times I thought I’d have an accident. My doctor at the time put me on metformin ER which helped get rid of the diarrhea. I’m off it altogether and relying on diet and… read more

January 7, 2019

BEST Hair Removal Meds/products/methods

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Norfolk, VA

Shaving everyday is for the birds! Waxing makes me break out in bumps EVERY TIME, and lazer hair removal didn’t work. How do you ladies cope with the uphill hair battle?

A myPCOSteam Member

I will have to look into that!

July 12, 2018
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