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Fasting

By A myPCOSteam Member 12 answers
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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?

By A myPCOSteam Member 14 answers
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Icecream

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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?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myPCOSteam Member

Im sorry to hear that you guys are struggling with pcos..I struggle with hair loss and wieght gain mostly and feelings of depression,,,,this is my struggle

November 2, 2024

Birth Control

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

Has anyone got on the pill to see if it helps get your hormones or track ? Or should i avoid them ?

A myPCOSteam Member

I never felt right on any type of birth control, eventually I ended up finding a doctor that treats my hormones individually. I take progesterone to raise mine, which in turn forces testosterone down… read more

July 16, 2021

What Are The Emotional Symptoms Of PCOS?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

I do not know what emotional symptoms I am experiencing BECAUSE of PCOS, and if I have any of them.

So those who experience them and know that they are from PCOS, what are those symptoms?

I really am trying to figure out my psychology and knowing that I have PCOS and hormonal imbalance I wanted to know

A myPCOSteam Member

Thank you for this advice? I would try my best by the will of God

May 11, 2020

Increased Symptoms

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Owen Sound, ON

To all the ladies here who have the issue of not getting their period...do you find your PCOS systoms get worse the longer youve gone without bleeding
My gyno has me on a low dose combo pill for hormones, but it doesnt help me have a regular cycle (no bleeding just pms symptoms). Im finding my PCOS related symptoms, especially the mental ones, increase and become more frequent the longer its been since i actually bled. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this because im seriously… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

I did start feeling a bit better mood wise after i started the pill...but the longer i go without bleeding, the more i feel it coming back. Almost feels like my body is trying to fight the pill like… read more

September 18, 2019

Facial Hair Remedies?

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

I suffer really badly with facial Hair, waxing doesnt work, shaving makes it worse and i dont have the money for laser removal, do you ladies know of anything natural i can buy or try to help?

I feel more manly each day because if this😩

A myPCOSteam Member

I use PCOS Naturals facial hair stuff. I don't have 2 shave but every 3-4 weeks...even then it's only a few hairs I can pluck. U should check them out www.pcosnaturals.com

April 24, 2022

Thoughts On Metformin For PCOS? Sorry For The Length.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
WV

Hi, I was pretty recently (apparently) diagnosed with PCOS. (I say apparently because honestly the doctor didn’t really show me proof or anything, and I did not even know there were different types until I just joined this site and it asked me what type I have). I had blood work done and she prescribed me birth control (which actually worked unlike my first birth control i used that just made me bleed not stop for weeks), and metformin. I guess PCOS sometimes has insulin resistance and can lead… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

@A myPCOSteam Member That’s always hard, especially when it’s a progressive type of disorder/disability. I hope there’s something that can at least help slow it and make it more bearable to live with… read more

May 14, 2019

Low Blood Sugar From Metforin

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Oxford, AL

I have pcos and am on metformin , only to keep the cyst from forming on my ovaries. So now i have to eat more sweets just to keep my bloodsugar from dropping. Ugh I cannot win. I need to know what other women are taking for this??? I have tried to get off and use natural supplements, but that was a no go? Any suggestion ? Thanks in advance

A myPCOSteam Member

Yes that's the best thing to do !

April 8, 2019

Diet Plan

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

Hi everyone, Im 177 pounds and i have to be 150 or at least 156 before taking medication, need a successful diet plan which u try and it worked with u,( i dont have my period sense Sep. so....), my next apointment is after a month .. please?.

A myPCOSteam Member

I mean fruit or veggies or protien etc ?

February 11, 2019 (edited)

Where's Your Pain?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Joshua, TX

Does anyone else get pain in hands/feet/wrists/hips, basically everywhere most days? Is that apart of pcos or maybe it's something else?

A myPCOSteam Member

yep....arms and legs always ache, get hormone linked headaches and lower back pain for PMS but generally I achy!

August 16, 2018

Need Help Please

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Willard, OH

What period app would be best to use when you are trying to get pregnant? I can not find one that I like.

A myPCOSteam Member

I use ova glow and flothey no longer havr pink pad

May 25, 2018
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