Questions & Answers

I've been on tri lo sprintec for the past almost year. I've been so unhappy with it. The obgyn wanted me to be able to skip periods and I haven't been able to. It's caused me to have extended periods that are still as heavy as before. Also, the weight gain from water retention has been awful. So I've been looking into the mirena IUD and just wanted to know of any experiences with it, good or bad. I'm concerned how it would affect me having pcos.

I was researching Lysine for my housemate (cold sores) and came across a bunch of anecdotal evidence about how it works miracles for acne, especially cystic acne, and also that there is some scientific evidence that it also helps with blood sugar. Made me realise why the recommended PCOS diet may be so effective - it's high in a lot of lysine rich foods. I can't find any specific literature about a link between lysine and pcos though. Has anyone tried it? Is it worth taking as a supplement?

Has anyone ever experienced overwhelming anxiety and depression with PCOS? For the last couple months my ability to handle stress and anxiety is nada...I just feel overwhelmed with everything. I've also noticed in the past couple weeks I have uncontrollable crying episodes.

Almost every time I have sex with my boyfriend, i experience extreme abdominal cramps afterwards and sometimes even during. I'm just wondering if anybody else has experienced this and has any solutions?

My doctor put me on 1000mgs and I started taking it this morning and I have had horrible stomach cramps since. I didn't know if that's a normal dose

My doctor has refered me to the clinic again for scans, bloodwork etc. He mentioned Metformin might be helpful in managing my symptoms, but wants to wait until i've been to the clinic (10th november). I'm a bit scared - how do other people feel when/if they take it, if you don't mind me asking? I also take sertraline for depression, propanalol for migraines and asthma medication.

I was diagnosed PCOS 4 yrs ago. I am 70 kgs and doctor advised to bring down to 60 kgs. I have tried some diet plans but didn't yield any result. Lost heart and stopped practising. Now that I am married i want to make myself fit before i plan for pregnancy. Badly need help in this. Any effective weight loss suggestions friends?

This question has probably been asked before, but I need to know which diet you found to best for PCOS weight-loss (insulin resistance).
I also want to make it a lifestyle change, and not a fad or quick fix.

There are so many options, how do I know what will work best; Low-amylose, paleo, keto, low carb, vegeterian, raw, intermittent fasting?????

I have prolonged menstrual periods that go on for months as long as 10 months stop for about 3 weeks and back to bleeding some days are abnormal heavy bleeding but mostly lighter days but always non stop

I want to to know what you daily used to get rid of facial hair permanently