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I Was Diagnosed With PCOS And Experience Pelvic Pain/cramping And Body Pains I Need Some Advice What I Can Do For At Home Remedies?

By A myPCOSteam Member 14 answers

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

By A myPCOSteam Member 10 answers

Icecream

By A myPCOSteam Member 1 answer

Which PCOS Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A myPCOSteam Member 11 answers
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Is Anyone TTC? If So, Are You Taking Anything Apart From Folic Acid? Happy New Year All! :)

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Birmingham, UK
A myPCOSteam Member

Well. Apart from my fertility treatments, i took these pills called concieve plus. Idk if it was that or the combination of everything. Could be worth a try!

January 2

I'm I Ok To Start Trying For A Baby On Metformin 850 3 Times A Day And Ozempic 1 Injection Once A Week Really Want To Start Trying

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Wexford, IE

Local OBGYN Suggestions For TTC With PCOS

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Kansas City, KS

Kansas City

Prepping For A New Diet

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

I gotta tell you I’m not super excited about it but it is a chance to get creative

Metformin Causing Irregular Periods After Having Regular Periods?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Hallettsville, TX

Sooo I was on here when I thought I had PCOS, but after seeing 3 gynecologists and an infertility specialist they said I in fact did not
Then I finally went to see a PCP who saw my acne and 😣 facial hair and immediately thought of PCOS. He reviewed my labs and previous ultrasounds and said I in fact had PCOS
I’ve been on metformin for about a month and a half, my first period was on time (per usual) and now this one is 4 days late. All pregnancy tests negative so far.
I’ve been pregnant… read more

Severe Bloating

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Bensalem, PA

What are your go to's for bloating? I feel like I can't eat or drink anything these days without painful bloating.

A myPCOSteam Member

I heard legumes help I love lentils so I made a 3 bean soup i have painful gas I think hot fluids eases some it for me

December 20, 2023

Does Anyone Else Having Constant Spotting But No Period?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Northampton, MA

I was diagnosed with PCOS and mild endometriosis in 2022. My periods have been irregular for a while now, I think it’s been around 3 months since my last period. However, for the last 4 weeks, I have spotted every day (red blood upon wiping, not enough to fill a pad) anyone else in a similar situation?

A myPCOSteam Member

Hi Claire! Thank you for sharing. I also had a similar experience before I started the birth control pill. Long story short, I had irregular periods my whole life but never spotting, then I started… read more

December 20, 2023

Which Daily Vitamins Helps With Fertility?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Atlanta, GA

#PCOS#endometriosis

Laser Hair Removal?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
QLD Australia

does laser hair removal work or will it still continue to grow back and does it hurt to have it done?

A myPCOSteam Member

Yes it works!!! I was like elvis with my sideburns, but its gone!! I only have a blackhair or 6 on my whole face instead of the forest
At first you think it doenst work, because with shaving, it… read more

December 13, 2023

Coconut Oil Use

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rotterdam, NL

Ive started using coconut oil to bake in and make my popcorn (oldschool way) but what other things can i do with i? I have 2 big jars and its food graded.

It keeps moister in, could i use it as a body moisture of hair mask? I really dont know.

And did you lose any weight when you started using this in your food?

Thanks!

A myPCOSteam Member

Idk if this would help but when I have a sweet tooth sometimes I make chocolate useing coconut oil monk fruit suger (suger free) or honey and coco powder and then put it in little molds and put in the… read more

December 10, 2023
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