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Hi. How Can I Treat My Hairfall?? 😭😭😭

By A myPCOSteam Member • 3 answers

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 • 10 answers

Should I Get A Ultrasound For Preventative Care For My Annual Gyno Exam?

By A myPCOSteam Member • 1 answer

Icecream

By A myPCOSteam Member • 1 answer
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Okay So My Most Recent Cortisol Test Came Back High..? Wtf? Every Test I’ve Done So Far Has Showed My Cortisol Was Practically Nonexistent.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Virginia Beach, VA

Have had low cortisol show up in multiple urine, stool, and blood tests..I haven’t tried any medication intervention yet…then most recent blood test says cortisol is HIGH. What the actual heck is going on…if anybody has any insight or experience with this I’d love to know…

A myPCOSteam Member

Aw thank you @A myPCOSteam Member !! I really appreciate you! And that is super interesting you have very similar symptoms as well…definitely makes me wonder about the cortisol role…and thank you for… read more

2 days ago

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With PCOS?

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

Just see food and eat it unfortunately for me lol! But definitely liking the responses on here! I guess it depends on what your body is wanting and needing isn’t it. I did brilliant on a no sugar diet… read more

3 days ago

Anyone Have Advice Or Know Anyone With Low Cortisol And/or Addison’s Disease/adrenal Insufficiency?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Virginia Beach, VA

My cortisol levels are extremely low and they aren’t sure why yet..guessing I’m going to need much more tests at next doctor. But if anyone has any advice I’d love to know…still struggling and in horrible agony with my GI symptoms, fatigue, etc (apparently prob all related to the cortisol)

Does Anyone Have Any Advice On Super Low Cortisol Levels??

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Virginia Beach, VA

Curious if anyone has ANY possible advice about having low cortisol. Particularly low cortisol/creatinine ratio. I’m still seeing doctors to try to figure this out but everyone seems pretty confused…and I’m so exhausted from being this way for a year now..low cortisol is likely causing my stomach issues, etc. and idk how to bring my cortisol up naturally?

A myPCOSteam Member

Hi there! So I did something called the DUTCH test that shows the levels of hormones from urine (apparently more accurate than blood draw) for progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, and much… read more

September 4

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

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
England, UK

Earlier today I reordered my monthly repeat prescription for my medication.
Once I'd finished writing down all of my medication and what I need them for and how much and how often I take them, I clicked on the next button and one questionnaire popped up asking about my moods (I have been diagnosed with depression but it's not because of my PCOS), which I filled in and then I got another one about my periods, which I filled in to.
I was surprised to get them as I've never had one before.

A myPCOSteam Member

I'm sorry you're going through such a tough time. If I seen any interesting articles on cortisol, I'll pass them along.

September 4

Has Anyone Got A Positive Pregnancy Test After 5 Days Of Spotting?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

My period has been very unusual for me. There was a big amount of blood once on monday and ever since then it has only been little dots everytime i wipe. There has been nothing on my pad apart from yesterday there was a bit of brown bloood but it was only a small amount like very small and today there is nothing when i wipe? I think im just hoping its pregnancy and its not because ive just had a hysterscopy 😂

I Have Lost 135 Pounds Thinking That M Facial Hair With Go Away All My Labs Are Normal. What Is Have You Ladies Tried To Get Rid Of Facial.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Huntsville, AL

I want to to know what you daily used to get rid of facial hair permanently

A myPCOSteam Member

Laser

August 26

Which PCOS Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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

The facial hair. Years ago I had laser on it but it grew back.

August 31

Icecream

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rotterdam, NL

Is fresh icecream from an icecream parlour better than the suff you buy in bulk in the stores?

A myPCOSteam Member

I think it's fresh in the store for a certain amount of time. In the store it's fresh and they practically use every last bit of it.

August 20

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

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Harvey, LA

My OB/GYN prescribed me metformin and I'm scared to take it cause it's side effect is stomach aches, vitamin B12 Deficiency, if taken for long periods of time.

A myPCOSteam Member

My sister is currently taking metformin, I refuse to and it's the only thing my doctors have been pushing the past 6 years. Metformin put my grandma into renal(kidney) failure after 6 months of use… read more

August 22
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