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Trans With PCOS

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

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Does Anyone Else Feel Sick Due To Pcos By Any Chance Due To Hormonal Imbalance Due To Pcos? I Constantly Feeling Blaoted And Sick?

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

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Provera

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Fayetteville, NC

how long after a 10 day round of provera, are you supposed to get a period? mine is currently 6 days late. i finished my round of provera saturday march 24th.

A myPCOSteam Member

I became sexually active at 16 and I got married at 21 and never used birth control or protection. I was married for 10 yrs and never had a false pregancy or anything. The good news is I had my… read more

April 23, 2018

IS Is Better To See A Endocrinologist Or OBGYN For Treatment Of PCOS?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Henrico, VA

I was diagnosed almost 3 years ago by my former PCP (internal medicine NP) and a OBGYN that she conferences with, at that point I weighed about 200 lbs and they weren't to concerned being I've never been a small woman, and with my history of migraines she figured the best option was to use depo shot. Fast forward a year later, up 57 lbs, and moved to a town far from my NP therefore I went to a new OBGYN with my records only to be told if I just lost weight I wouldn't have PCOS. Tried another one… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

I have been on so many diets I even went that far on the Atkins diet where you just eat meat I took it too far as I was desperate I lost 4 stone in the space of weeks but they didn’t mention it was… read more

October 11, 2018

Who Takes Inositol?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Burlington, VT

I've been reading about inositol, and the benefits for women with PCOS or severe Anxiety. I'm wondering who takes inositol and how it has worked or not worked for you. I'm also wondering if you did or didn't talk to your doctors about it first?

A myPCOSteam Member

I’ve been taking Ovasital which has helped so much!!! It’s myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol. The research and study group had the best response to the combination and 40:1 ratio this supplement has.

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July 21, 2023

Hey Girlies, Have Any Of You Been Prescribed Metformin? If So Has It Helped Your PCOS Or Did It Stay The Same?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Harvey, LA

My OB/GYN prescribed me metformin and I'm scared to take it cause it's side effect is stomach aches, vitamin B12 Deficiency, if taken for long periods of time.

A myPCOSteam Member

It helped me lose more wieght..

November 7, 2024

Fasting

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rotterdam, NL

I want to fast this year for the first time. What are your experiences with pcos and fasting? Its gonna be 40 days, starting feb 14th, till Easter.
I do physical hard work, so i do need my energy.

A myPCOSteam Member

Thanks!

February 7, 2024

Any Recommendations For Fertility Specialists In The Philadelphia Area?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Philadelphia, PA

My partner and I are currently TTC and started our first round of fertility treatment, but unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. I know patience is key, but going through something like this isn't easy. I'm looking for a provider and team who are compassionate, sensitive, and patient-centered.

A myPCOSteam Member

@A myPCOSteam Member Thank you for the prayers girl! On my TWW right now after my second cycle with the trigger shot. I have been really focusing on clean eating and limiting any processed foods… read more

February 6, 2023

Has Anyone Had Any Success Stories Or Personally Know Anyone That Has Successfully Conceived Having PCOS And Taking Clomid?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Asheboro, NC

I am about to start my first round of Clomid to help me conceive. Researching and reading success rates for conceiving while prescribed Cloimd is a little scary. 10 to 20%. I just want to see some positivity to give me a little more hope then what I have right now.

A myPCOSteam Member

@A myPCOSteam Member I did purchace the proov blancing oil its progesteron. I am a little nervous about taking it. But something just told me to do it. I am going to attempt to try it this round… read more

July 16, 2021

Appointment Thursday

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rotterdam, NL

Thursday i have my first appointment with a gynecologist
I asked my dietitian if he had any questions i could ask, i showed him my bloodwork. Because my testosterone is still, contantly to high, he said perhaps higher birth control. So im going to ask that. Also i want to know what kind of pcos i have. And i want to be under supervision, to do blooodwork and echo's(sonograms isnt the word right?) Because of the cysts.
Do you girls know any questions i could ask?

Im nervous and scared to go… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

I will be praying for you @Imtgal2954

January 8, 2021

Best Multivitamins Brand For PCOS

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
TEXAS, TX

Hi
I have been recently diagnosed with PCOS and struggling with severe hair fall, weight gain and unwanted hair growth. My gynaecologist said its Atypical PCOS as my ultrasound revealed no cysts on ovaries. I have been prescribed Metformin but I am scared of taking it due to its side effects. My periods are kind of irregular(early periods) which is usually within 25 - 32 days
What is the best natural alternative to Metformin? I have read about Inositol / Ovasitol, but how safe it is to… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

Kangen water its a medical machine lmk if you want more info i can help you

April 12, 2020

How Were You All Diagnosed I've Asked My Dr But Alls She Says Is There Is No Test To Diagnose It Just A Guessing Game From Missed Periods

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Davenport, IA
A myPCOSteam Member

I was diagnosed after I had a transvaginal ultrasound AND a blood test- a blood test can show if you have the elevated hormones associated with PCOS- like high levels of testosterone and androgens… read more

January 14, 2019
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