Name: Wendy
Age: 37
Family Situation: Have been with my DP for four years and we live together in Kent.
PCOS Symptoms: Obesity, Excess body Hair, Infertility and Mood swings. Under Active Thyroid. Skin Tags
Worst thing about PCOS: Infertility after TTC #1 for 3 years and suffering 3 x M/C. ( 2 in a previous relationship) 6 wks - 8wks - 5 wks
Meds: Metformin ( 850mg x 2) Thyroxine ( 100mg x 1) Plus vitamins.
Have not been consistent with the MET though as suffered awful side effects ( MET Gut) but going to try again and stick with it.
NHS or Private :
Was originally diagnosed over 10 years ago as original problem was Acne and the excess hair. As the years have worn on the Acne has actually got better, although I still get the odd painful spots on my jawline.
The excess Hair is still there and probably worse than it ever was. ( Face, neck, arms, tops of thighs and stomach) I have a very understanding DH and I am fortuante enough to be able to afford laser treatment for the hair on my neck and face. But you do have to have regular top up sessions as even with laser removal it can grow back if not kept under control.
My main problem is the Infertility and I am currently under a Fertility Consulatant at local hospital but I am afraid they will not try me on any fertility meds until I lose more weight. I was over 21 Stone when I started about 18 months ago, I was prescribed Xenical to help with weight loss but Yuck. No Thanks!!! I am nove hovering around 19 stone but it has been a long hard slog and like a lot of people I turn to food as a comfort.
I belong to a lot of online groups but have never visited this one so here I am!!
Action taken: See above but I after a few months of mucking about and feeling sorry for myself I am back trying to lose more weight with a new determination. Re Starting with MET and follwoing a low carb?GI diet Plus going back to my local female only Gym after not going for 2 months.
PM or Email: I am online most days as work from home so whatever suits.
Any other information: I have a regular period ever calender month, I had a recent scan of my ovaries that showed no cysts and a recent HSG that showed my tubes were clear. My most recent blood tests on CD3 were normal. Next Hospital Appointment Nov 2007 to get results fomr more blood tests and to show I have lost more weight!!!
Wendy x