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

By A myPCOSteam Member 1 answer

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

By A myPCOSteam Member 1 answer

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For PCOS?

By A myPCOSteam Member 8 answers

Hi. How Can I Treat My Hairfall?? 😭😭😭

By A myPCOSteam Member 3 answers
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Has Anyone Been Prescribed Clomid As Part Of Their Fertility Treatment? How Was It? What Side Effects Did You Experience?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

How long did it take to work for you? Is there anything extra you did to ensure it would work? Any and all help would be appreciated please!

Does Anyone Else Have Extremely LOW Cortisone/cortisol Levels? Or Know Anyone That Does And How To Help It?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Virginia Beach, VA

I have more tests to be done (like 24hr urine test for cortisol) because my first urine test came back with almost nothing as far as a cortisone and cortisol curve…worried I might have Addisons or some kind of adrenal insufficiency that could require supplementation with steroids :( I’d love to hear if anyone has any advice or experience with this! Thank you!!

I Still Need More Participants For My Survey On PCOS. Please Can You All Do The Survey? It Takes 20 Minutes

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭

Hi, I'm currently doing my dissertation, on the link between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and health. My project has been approved by the ethical committee of FEHHS Research Ethics Committee. Please can you guys do the survey as I need 200 people with PCOS to take part, and please share it around.

https://greenwichuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jf...

This is an online-based survey assessing the symptoms of PCOS you have and the severity of which they impact you, the diagnostic process and… read more

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Health: a study in mental health and PCOS
A myPCOSteam Member

Thank you so much, and of course! PCOS is severely under researched

August 2

Should I Trust The Scale?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Avon Park, FL
A myPCOSteam Member

I don’t think so! I agree with above^! Everybody is different and the makeup of your body could simply be more muscle (which weighs more than fat) or some other variation. My advice is just try to be… read more

August 2

Does Anyone Else Suffer From Horrible Gut Dysbiosis As A Result Of PCOS Or Other Related Condition?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Virginia Beach, VA

My recent GI stool test showed that I have some severe “inflammatory associated dysbiosis” pretty much meaning…the bacteria in my GI tract is severely imbalanced…I take probiotics daily, eat EXTREMELY healthy (doctors literally say “idk how to tell you to eat any better than you already do” 🙄) I took a week of antibiotics to help target the overpopulated “bad” bacteria in my gut and have continued taking very strong probiotics, etc however I am still severely struggling…luckily I was able to see… read more

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With PCOS In The Heat?

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

I take 2 individual servings of electrolyte drinks a day. I also eat more plants.

August 30

Who Else Has PCOS D With No Insulin Resistance?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Corbin, KY

I was diagnosed with PCOS type A in Jan 2024 but after redoing labs in May, I have no insulin issues. I never have in the past either and I've had labs done consistently over the last couple of years. I have cysts in my ovary (I only have one). We have been trying to get pregnant for 2 years. We got pregnant once (Oct 23) but it was an ectopic. Other than tha5, no pregnancies. I am trying to find out what people with this type are doing. There's limited information available online for treatment… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

Me too! My biggest symptom is honestly the cysts on my ovaries and then I deal with a lot of GI issues (I think some related to pcos some not?) so my doctor I also did the Genova GI test in addition… read more

July 23

Does This Happen To Anyone Else?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Kenly, NC

I feel awful. Typically women with pcos have low sex drives or so I’ve heard however I’m the opposite. But every time I get that way my pelvis and lower back feel tense. I’ve been using tens but it’s only temporary relief. It also hurts sometimes when I go to the bathroom. Don’t even get me started on menstruation. What do you think is happening and does anyone else experience this?

A myPCOSteam Member

Hey! My suggestion is that if hormones are out of wack to get blood work done to find out what's going on . This probably will sound crazy but I wish I had a libido problem. Between the PCOS and… read more

July 19

Does Anyone Have Recommendations On Supplements For Insulin Resistance And Weight Loss?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Princeville, IL
A myPCOSteam Member

I take spironolsctone too! Its really good!! I been weight lifting doing slow weighted workouts at home and been going to the gym . im still not losing weight and its frustrating i just want to feel… read more

July 18

Do Any Of You Experience Ovulation Pain?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
A myPCOSteam Member

Agreed. As if period cramps weren't enough! 😒 For me, the pain radiates from the lower back all the way to my feet.

July 16
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