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Hello, I have PCOS and I'm doing a research paper on PCOS for my English Class and was wondering if there's anyone on the medical staff that could answer some questions? I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 21 years old and I'm now 40 years old. It's hard to lose weight, become pregnant (given up on that), the missed periods, insulin resistance and my list go on. So when we were given the option to write a research paper on an issue that means the most to us, I picked PCOS. Not many people out… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

I believe healthy lifestyle can inprove PCOS. I have seen many successful pregnancy cases with PCOS just by natural care.

Had A Lot Of Hair Fall Last Year. Tips For Getting It Back? It's Starting To Grow Again But I'm So Impatient!
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yes, it definitely is, i have been using it myself and i love it so far

Heavy Periods After Not Having One For A While
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I have had PCOS for approximately 3 years. In between these 3 years I've have maybe 2 periods (random spotting inbetween the count of this is unknown but a lot). I just started a period 2 weeks ago. My last period was May of 2018 and it was normal and lasted about 7-9 days or so and wast super heavy, just normal. However, this period IS SO HEAVY and I have been clotting a lot. Its to the point i cannot wear tampons because the clots stop from my flow and im having to change my Tampon almost… read more

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I have had the same issues before in the past, I found it best to see my Primary, who was able to give me medication to slow the bleeding, and examine the clots in case something else was going on
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Metformin
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So when I read that metformin causes gas/upset stomach/diarrhea they weren't kidding. It's been about a month now and I want to know...am I going to be plagued with diarrhea forever???? It doesn't seem worth it. I'm scared to eat because I don't know what's going to make my upset stomach and diarrhea even worse than it already is.

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It takes awhile but sometimes the side effects come back

How To Regain Control Of Weight?
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My weight gain has gotten out of control! I gained almost 50 pounds in less then six months. I’m exercising trying to eat better but no matter what I try the weight won’t go away! Anyone have any good tools they used to get the weight off??

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I have battled with my weight for as long as I can remember! Tried every fad diet under the sun and even basically tried to starve myself when I was younger and stupid! No matter what I did I would… read more

Pcos A Thing Of The Past?
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Went to a gynecologist tonight due to fibroids in uterus. Did the internal ultrasound to check on my pcos but apparently they are gone. I have bigger issues and currently freaking out as one fibroid needs investigating but the doc said my pcos is a thing of the past. I’m confused can pcos ever go away and why is my body not showing signs of it. I know it sounds stupid I should be happy right but I feel like there is information missing here

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Ok so when I was 25 and trying to get pregnant, my periods were like 3 months apart, testosterone was slightly high, weight gain as soon as I got off the pill and I had cysts on my ovaries. After 2… read more

Weight Gain
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­

When does the weight gain stop? I am insulin resistant and take metformin. I don’t think its working because i keep feeling bigger as the days go on. Should i take supplements? How do you know what else you need? I dont even want to eat anymore its so bad.

A myPCOSteam Member

Please don’t starve yourself!!!! It’ll make things worse:( fiber is your friend. Don’t worry about the calories. Focus on lean protein and fruits and veggies. You’re body will balance out

Does Low Dose Birth Control Help With Weight Gain?
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­

Have gained weight dr wants to put me on low dose bc worried it will cause more weight gain.

Abnormal Bleeding !
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­

Hello Everyone!

Has anyone else experienced prolonged bleeding while having PCOS?? I’ve had this “period” since December 2017 and was recently put on birth control to stop the bleeding due to becoming anemic. I’ve had a Pap smear and it came back “normal”. Is there something out there (besides birth control) I can take to stop this issue?

Thank you,
Monica

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A myPCOSteam Member

Take medroxy progesterone when you start bleeding. It helps me.

No Periods
A myPCOSteam Member asked a question đź’­

Anyone else NEVER get a period?

I only do when I take Provera.

I have already tried Metformin, Vitex, weight loss, exercise, clean eating. Still have never had a cycle on my own.

I just started taking inositol, so I'll give that a shot for a few months to see if that helps at all. Any other ideas? Is there anything you have been able to do to naturally get a period?

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I’m the same.,.I haven’t had a period in so long and I’m trying to regulate my hormones so I can get one..I know of a YouTuber who had pcos and she didn’t have her period for 6 years die to pcos