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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

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By A myPCOSteam Member 1 answer

Hey Girlies, Have Any Of You Been Prescribed Metformin? If So Has It Helped Your PCOS Or Did It Stay The Same?

By A myPCOSteam Member 12 answers

How Do I Loose Weight With PCOS While Trying To Conceive, I Don’t Think Anything Is Working.

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Slynd / Drospirenone Experience Anyone?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

I just started the daily birth control pill today to try relieving my array of painful symptoms like cramps and pelvic pain with pressure and low back pain which is isolated to left side. I am looking for feedback on anyone’s personal experience with Slynd - Thank you

A myPCOSteam Member

Honestly the pill was the only thing that helped with my cramps and the heaviness but every woman’s body is different I hate to say this but it takes about 2 periods to really start working

February 1

Hello! I Was Wondering If Anyone With PCOS Has Had Any Experience With Weight Loss Medications? My Doctor Is Putting Me On Wegovy. Thanks

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Hanover, PA
A myPCOSteam Member

Metformin caused gastrointestinal issues for me.

February 20

What Should I Do About Facial Hairs? Its Making Me Feel A Lot Annoyed. Even I Shave My Arms Yesterday, And I Got New Small Hairs Again Today

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Punjab India
A myPCOSteam Member

I try to pluck mine if I can cause it helps it grow back a little slower I find but when it pisses me off and I’m impatient I just shave it…idk…

March 16

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A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Downers Grove, IL

Has Anybody Ever Gotten Sick Immediately After Sex? What Are Some Things That Could Help With That?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Kinston, NC

I've only experienced this the last two times I've tried to have sex. And now I'm nervous of having sex because I get very sick to my stomach after.

A myPCOSteam Member

I've tried different positions but it still makes me feel sick. Possible he could be hitting something so I will keep that in mind for the next time thank you for the advice.

February 1

Who Is The Best Doctor To See In Or Near Portland Oregon Who Listens And Treats PCOS With Clear Understanding Of The Condition.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Portland, OR

Has Anyone Tried Or Heard Of OPositiv Vitamins? They Have An Ovarian Support Vitamin And PMS Support Vitamin That I Thought About Trying.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Merriam, KS

Do Some Of You Have Weird Nails?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rotterdam, NL

Yesterday i discovered that my toenails are doing some weird thing. The new part of the nail is very hard, has ridges and is higher than the rest of the nail. I read it could have multiple things it could come from, like thyroid, diabetes and a heartattack. As those sometimes come in pcos, not the heartattack, but you know blood pressure from stress and all. Pictue is in the next bit, so i dont shock people.

A myPCOSteam Member

I know what it is now, beau's lines. Some kind of trauma happend and this is the result. My 2 toes next to it have it too.

March 10

Is Bloating And Ovary Pain Normal For Weeks With PCOS? I Feel Like This Has Been Happening The Last Few Months.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Lynchburg, VA
A myPCOSteam Member

Yeah I stay away from gluten, dairy, soy, corn, eggs, and peanuts and it definitely makes a difference (worth a try if you don’t already cut out the other ones)! But sometimes unfortunately (at least… read more

March 11

Anyone Else Randomly Spotted Only Once And Then Stop In Between Periods? I’m Supposed To Be Ovulating.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Wilkesboro, NC

I was diagnosed with pcos in 2018 and have been trying since 2017

A myPCOSteam Member

Yeah I have a couple times..when my hormones are particularly out of whack sometimes I’ll get random spotting for 2-3 days in between cycles and the next cycle ends up much later than expected when… read more

March 10
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