Please can I join?
Name: Jill
Age: 25
Family situation: Married to Simon since 2004 - I'm a teacher, he's a civil servant
PCOS symptoms: Diagnosed in 1999 after 18 months without a period. Other symptoms now include - ability to put on masses of weight whilst eating a healthy diet and an inability to then lose that weight. Extra hair in unladylike places, acne on my back, absent or sporadic periods, usually accompanied by nasty cramps. Had blood tests which showed high Testosterone levels, then a ultrasound showing a whole bunch of cysts in assorted sizes on both ovaries.
Worst thing about PCOS: Depends on the viewpoint - the weight or problems concieving - might be considered one and the same...
Medication used: On Metformin - 3000mg per day - enough for a small elephant, which is appropriate for me...
NHS or Private: Started with NHS but after inconsistant care, then a house move which put me on the bottom of the list for a different area, am now going Private - Prof. Atkin is fabulous, and I made more progress in 4 months with him than 4 years NHS...
Action taken against PCOS: Lots and lots of weight loss. Heading for a target of 17 stone from 22 - half way there! When I arrive I get my Clomid!
PM or Email?: Don't mind either way!
Any other information: Not that I can think of. Cheers, ladies! |