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Which PCOS Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A myPCOSteam Member 11 answers

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With PCOS?

By A myPCOSteam Member 7 answers

Has Anyone Ever Had A Questionnaire Sent To You After You Have Ordered A Repeat Prescription From Your Doctor's?

By A myPCOSteam Member 3 answers

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By A myPCOSteam Member 1 answer
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At 40 Years Old, Why Am I Having Heavy Periods To The Point Of Going To The ER?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Morehead City, NC
A myPCOSteam Member

It's frustrating. I went because I was bleeding so much and I'm anemic on top of it I was worried I was losing too much blood. It stresses me.

July 4

Has Anyone Every Had A Laparoscopic Cystectomy And Their Periods Can't Decide What They're Doing?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Warrington, UK

I had a laparoscopic cystectomy in February 2022 to have an 11cm ovarian cyst on my right ovary removed
I was on painkillers, blood thinners and antibiotics (it was the last week of the latter 2)
At first my periods were lighter and shorter than they used to be, but recently they have been varying between light and heavy (I won't go out when I'm heavy in case I flood as I've done that a few times and have had to buy some more underwear and pads and a skirt. I'm really paranoid when I'm on… read more

Has Anyone Ever Been Told By One Doctor That They Might Have PCOS Only To Find Out A Few Years Later That U Have PCOS?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Warrington, UK

The time I was told that I may have PCOS I was with my ex. I'd come off the pill cerazette in the April of 2012, but my periods reappeared a heck of a lot lighter than they were and it was like they were never gonna stop, so I told my ex that I would leave seeing the doctor until the New Year to give them a chance to return to "normal" as I'd been on the pill for years and I want to give my periods a chance to settle before I contacted the doctors
The following year around February or March I… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September 2022

July 7

If I Get Pregnant With A Girl, Is It Pretty Much A Guarantee That She Will Have PCOS Too? :(

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Virginia Beach, VA
A myPCOSteam Member

Thank you both for your perspective/input I really appreciate it!! @A myPCOSteam Member and @A myPCOSteam Member
There’s obviously no where else to find input on these things that is as good as what… read more

July 27

Has Anyone On Here Tried Ozempic Or Any Similar Weight Loss/ Pcos Treatment Drugs?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Dover, FL

I am thinking about trying Ozempic. I want to see if I can get rid of some of the fat in my gut. I am already fasting, exercising, and trying different diets. I'm curious about what the results would be if I took Ozempic or something similar to it.

A myPCOSteam Member

@A myPCOSteam Member An allergy free diet sounds interesting! I may try it if my other diet plan doesn't work. I'm trying to do the Atkins diet and want to see how that works out.

July 27

10 Day Progesterone I Always Seem To Spot Starting Day 4 And Feel Like Period Is Starting . Anyone Else Go Through This ?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Harrisburg, PA

2nd cycle of progesterone 200mg to restart cycles

A myPCOSteam Member

Yeah I definitely start a flow after the 10 days but the spotting is before . Did your doc tell you this was normal ?

May 22

Hi Does Anyone Have Proliferative Endometrium?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

Does anyone have proliferative endometrium? What does it actually mean?

A myPCOSteam Member

A state of unopposed estrogen that increase the risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia or cancer
Describe healthy reproduction cell activity.it refers to the time during your menstrual cycle when… read more

May 20

Do Any Of Y'all Have Excess Ear Wax And Itchy Ears Inside And Outside?I Think It's Hormone Related Not Sure.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Athens, TN

I have to go to my ENT to get ears cleaned ever so many weeks.

A myPCOSteam Member

That’s actually very interesting…I’m sorry yours are so bad you have to get a doctor to clean them out every so often :/ but I have always had veryyyyy waxy and sometimes really itchy ears (inside)… read more

May 20

Does Anyone Have A Dietician To Help Them Get On Track On What To Eat?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Athens, TN

Cant find one in Athens TN but found one in Knoxville TN but need a referral and I can't get into my obgyn until next month and i don't have a regular Dr yet.Would obgyn refer me to the dietician I found?

I Had The Mirena Coil Fitted Today. I Have Pcos And Type 2 Diabetes And Worried I’m Gonna Gain More Weight :( Anyone Any Tips?

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Leeds, UK
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