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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With PCOS?

By A myPCOSteam Member 7 answers

Trans With PCOS

By A myPCOSteam Member 2 answers

Hi. How Can I Treat My Hairfall?? 😭😭😭

By A myPCOSteam Member 6 answers

Icecream

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Is Disappearing Periods Caused By My PCOS Or Something Else?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Warrington, UK

Hi everyone
I hadn't had a proper period (the few I had in the run-up to Christmas last year were more blink-and-you-miss them and a heck of a lot lighter than I'm used to them being. Last month and the month before they had completely disappeared, but then they suddenly reappeared with a vengeance as the reappeared with yesterday or the day before and they were really light like they were at the end of last year, but when I went to the loo this morning when I woke up they'd returned to how… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

Mine had been regular until before Christmas last year

February 14

How Did You Guys Conceive With PCOS?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Minnesota City, MN

How did you guys conceive with PCOS? I had 3 babies with spironolactone but for some reason this time around it wont work. anyone know why?

A myPCOSteam Member

Unfortunately symptoms returned after a recent seizure but the clean diet helps get things balanced more quickly than not..

March 6

Had A Lot Of Hair Fall Last Year. Tips For Getting It Back? It's Starting To Grow Again But I'm So Impatient!

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Tullahoma, TN
A myPCOSteam Member

I take the Olly biotin gummies and they seem to help alot! I also use hair growth shampoo. I use the marc anthony regrowth shampoo and conditioner!

March 29

Hello Everyone….i Was Wondering You Guys Opinion If I Hadnt Had My Period In About 3 Years, What Shpuld I Do?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Daly City, CA

Also its due to my pcos i havent gotten one? If i regulate my hormones, will i get my period?

A myPCOSteam Member

I see..

February 19

Can Anyone Help Me With My Research On PCOS Symptoms And Our Mood?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Coral Gables, FL

My name is Nidhi Kalaria, and like many of you here, I have been navigating the journey of living with PCOS since my diagnosis in 2014. It's an honor to be part of this empowering community where we share, support, and uplift each other through our PCOS journeys.

I am currently a graduate student at the University of Miami, and for a class project, I've chosen to delve deeper into an area that's not just an academic interest but a personal one as well—PCOS. This project is very close to my… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

Thank you, I appreciate it @A myPCOSteam Member

March 19

Fasting

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rotterdam, NL

I want to fast this year for the first time. What are your experiences with pcos and fasting? Its gonna be 40 days, starting feb 14th, till Easter.
I do physical hard work, so i do need my energy.

A myPCOSteam Member

Thanks!

February 7

How Many Times Do You Take Metformin Xr A Day? They Have Me On 1500mg Once Daily But This Seems Not Right Any Thoughts?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Middletown, DE
A myPCOSteam Member

It is slow release I’m changing from immediate release so I wanted to make sure it was correct thank you!

February 2

How Can I Lose The Weight. ? And If So How Too Stay Consistent

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Naknek, AK

My weight is a vary big issue for me.
I just wanna be healthy but don't know how. 😕
I don't know what too eat? Or snack on.

A myPCOSteam Member

The best diet that I started ten years ago (and normalized my cycle) I’m still on it now but am having to re-balance after a seizure I had in august. However, going on an allergen free diet gluten… read more

March 10

Weight Loss

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

I lost good weight about 8 years ago or so on sticking to 50-75 carbs a day. High protein about 100 or more grams a day and 80-90 grams good fats. Well, few years later I got pregnant at 40! Gained 50-60lbs during pregnancy, never lost it. And I learned I gained 12 more pounds ugh! So I decided to go low carb again and already feel the insulin resistance kicking in. I caved and had some carbs. Fruit and popcorn
Has anyone tried inositol for PCOS? Was wondering if it helps with the… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

I tried inositol while on metformin made me EXTREMLY dizzy so just check to make sure it does have any med interactions if you take other meds!

February 1

Is There Anyone Out There Willing To Be A Support Buddy For My 15 Year Old Daughter Recently Diagnosed?

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

I am only 21 but I struggled a lot and I am just now getting answers! I can help in any way because I remember how terrible it was not to feel understood by my peers.

March 29
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