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Gyn

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Stafford, UK

Hey ladies,

Gonna take people's advice and go to the docs and ask to speak to a gyn as the endo was rubbish my question is what do I ask the doctor for? I know I ask for a referral to a gyn but why them specifically?
I really suck at all this so any help advise.. things to ask for would be great.
Thanks lovelies and have a great day
Xx

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A myPCOSteam Member

Heya .. if your not happy with your doctor ask for a second opion and ask for an appoiment with a gyney doctor they explain alot to you and answer everthing from birth control to taken steps to having… read more

Treatment Options?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Muncie, IN

I have been seeing my doctor for about a year now. So far, I feel like my treatment plan is not working. I don’t feel like all of my symptoms are being addressed, and I feel like I’m getting the standard ( metformin & birth control) treatment. I don’t feel like my testoerone levels are under control because my acne, body odor, and weight are out of control. I feel sick when I take the metformin & sick when I dont. Over all, I feel like this plan isnt working. What are some other treatment… read more

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A myPCOSteam Member

I would bring up all of these symptoms and lack of working to your current doctor. I have had to do this many times, they see hundreds of people every day we need to be proactive in our seeking… read more

Does Anyone Experience Extreme Bouts Of Bloating When They Eat?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Dublin, IE

I seem to bloat up after eating. It doesn't always happends, but it seems to appear when I'm more stressed out. It can get quite intense... I can lose up to one pant size in 24h and then gain it back in a couple days time. I tried keeping a food vs bloating journal, but it just happens whenever. I even started recording the days event to try figure what was going on, bUT still no clue... I was wondering if it happened to anyone else, and what they had done to deal with this, as I am getting… read more

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A myPCOSteam Member

yes I do its so frustrating

Can You Get Pregnant With Pcos??

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Libertyville, IL

I gained a lot of weight and he made me get a blood test... I told my dad he said it's bad unless.... and my dad said no that's impossible stop eating dominos... my parents think I'm infertile but I just got yelled at by my obgyn she said it's not!!! I'm confused it depends on the doctor I talk too one says I would have to see a reproductive endocrinologist and even then it would be near impossible and one says it's harder not impossible.... I'm on the pill I just was throwing it up from… read more

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A myPCOSteam Member

It’s harder not impossible. An endocrinologist is very good to go get your hormones checked and what might be the cause of the weight gain. As for what your dad said, he’s right. Do not eat dominoes… read more

Recently Diagnosed

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Derby, UK

Hi Ladies. So I got diagnosed today. My doctor wasn't very helpful. I don't know what type of PCOS I have and wasn't aware that there were other types of PCOS. I do a lot of research into things and had questions to ask. But when I got in there today and he told me the news I froze. I still don't really understand this Insulin thing. I have excessive hair growth on my face. Does anyone have any tips for that? That is my main concern at the moment.

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A myPCOSteam Member

Yeah that’s true I heard that helps

Does Anyone Ever Get Super Bloated After Eating And It Doesn’t Matter What You Eat? How Do You Deal With It?

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Oregon City, OR
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Hi, Yes! I went on a gluten free diet and that improved A LOT! I dont have celiac disease, what my doctor told me is that my body is just sensitive to gluten. No eating gluten was a journey, it took… read more

Hair Removal Ideas

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Dracut, MA

I've been trying to find a good at home hair removal device because I can't afford to go to a professional. I've done quite a bit of research and found a few at home hair removal devices, out of all of them the LumaRx device seems to be the best and get the best results. Has anyone tried this before? If so, did you see results?

A myPCOSteam Member

You could try going on groupon for laser hair removal! I know it's still kind of expensive, but I got 3 treatments from $80 and it lasts for years

I Was Diagnosed With PCOS In 2008. However Because I Have Never Wanted Kids I Have Never Had Treatment.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Galashiels, UK

Basically I've been thrown under the bus by GP's etc because they don't need to address my fertility. Even I'M not sure what symptoms I have/should be looking for! Have recently had a blood test which showed low folic acid and I've been put on tablets but I'm not even sure what they do! All the literature inside the box deals with pregnancy which obvs isn't why I'm taking them! Should I be asking for more tests? Or a referral? I have a LOT of health issues but I've been ignoring them and I have… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

PCOS is a endocrine issue so a lot of things are tied into your system are effected plus it is very much possible to have multiple medical conditions that interact with each other so it can be hard to… read more

What Healthcare Pro Is An Actual Expert In Pcos. OBGYN Don't Seem To Know Much Except Food Where Can I Find Experts Who Really Knows Pcos

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
The Colony, TX
A myPCOSteam Member

Endocrinologist! It's their expertise

Who Do You See To Help Manage Your Pcos?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Sydney, AU

I was never told to see any other Dr's except my GP and was wondering if any other Dr's might help me?

A myPCOSteam Member

I see a gynecologist and my GP. I was recommended to see an endocrinologist, but I never went because the closest one to me was more than 2 hours away, and for the most part, my GP and gynecologist… read more