Hi, I'm Steph & I have PCOS.

TeachinAuntie · 05-05-2008, 10:21 PM

I can't find an introductions board & I need to get 10 posts, so I can view links.

I am 24 years old. DH and I are about to celebrate our 2nd anniversary in August.

I went off of the pill on Dec. 27th and have only had 1 period since then. I had a 40 day cycle & then this cycle. Today is day 98 on this cycle.

I went to my GYN almost 2 weeks ago & my bloodwork was "consistent with PCOS". She is supposed to call me tomorrow to schedule an ultrasound.

I am scared & anxious. DH and I were not really TTC (I was off of the pill for other reasons) but we were secretly hoping it would just happen.

Update:
I got my official diagnosis on the 9th. I have PCOS. My doc started me on 500 mg Met 2x a day...but here on the 14th, with dehydration, nausea, extreme fatigue, and a headache I'm cutting myself back to 500 mg 1 time a day. I'm hoping this fatigue/dehyrdration goes away by morning, or else I may be in the hosp. tomorrow.

spazmother727 · 05-05-2008, 10:44 PM

Hi Steph,

Welcome! My name is Shari, nice to meet you. The ultrasound was the confirmation after my blood work showed signs of PCOS (high testosterone, blood sugar or glucose level high), then I had an ultrasound 1 week later that confirmed PCOS.

I was scared as well. I knew that PCOS was going to be my diagnosis.... But still hoping that the weight gain was the reason why my body was out of wack. A little bit of my history is in my profile. I know that I have had this my whole menstruating life... It just got worse after I had my son.

Stay calm, sweetie. I will be thinking and praying for you.

Keep coming back to soulcysters and read up on PCOS. Soulcysters is a safe harbor.

Hugs! Everything is going to be alright as long as you take care of yourself.

Let us know how things are going.

babes4me · 05-05-2008, 11:38 PM

Hello... I'm Jo.... and I also have PCOS! :-)

In my view, a dx is better than not knowing. Once you figure out the cause, you can start working on a solution. Even if you aren't TTC at the moment (and I understand the "secretly hoping"... have been doing that for years!) it's easier to plan and prepare and make the next steps.

These forums are a wonderful cornicopia of knowledge and support no matter your situation. There is always someone who knows what's going on! Hate to say it, but usually the ladies on this site and other forums know more than the docs and will give you more ideas and support than you can ever imagine! Good luck on your life journey, and when the time comes... much baby dust to you!

Kokonut · 05-05-2008, 11:38 PM

Hi Steph! I am new too but I can still tell you this place ROCKS! Great women and a HUGE amount of info AND heart!!! It's great!

My endocrinologist "thought" my hypothalamus was stunned from all the weight I put on. So now I am determined to take good care of myself from now on! I lost weight and still have symptoms. That being said I am still overweight...lol..I will get there! I go day by day..

Keep coming and reading up..you will find some great info!

Juno · 05-06-2008, 12:11 AM

Hi! This is new to me too, but I am really enjoying all the great info and advise on this site.

funkypetals · 05-06-2008, 01:12 AM

Hey Steph

I was recently diagnosed with PCOS the end of last year. I also had blood tests and an ultrasound that confirmed my diagnosis. I'm new to this site as well and let me tell you that the women on this site are amazing! Everyone has their own tips and secrets, and they know what your going through Best of luck with everything!!

TeachinAuntie · 05-06-2008, 02:39 AM

Thanks everyone! I am overweight as well. I weigh almost 200 lbs & am only 5'2". In my defense I have gained 20 of that since February 8th. I had been 180 for a LONG time & was maintaining that weight.

I am looking forward to getting to know the women on the board as well as learning as much as I can about PCOS & my condition.

Eva37 · 05-06-2008, 08:09 AM

welcome to sc

Raleighangel81 · 05-07-2008, 08:50 AM

Welcome Steph! I am a newbie too. I was dx with PCOS last year. I have always been irregular and when I went to see my doctor she confirmed I had it. She started me on Provera to regulate my periods, but I still was not ovulating. She wants me to see a specialist. I weigh 270 and I am 5'7". I have been struggling to loose weight for a while now. I am considered 100 pounds overweight for my height and body type. (I am big boned

)
Anyway, we are all here for you and wish you the best of luck!!

camarofanatic90 · 05-07-2008, 07:35 PM

zdaisy7131 · 05-09-2008, 10:15 AM

Hi I'm new too and like to say I'm FIGHTING PCOS. I never claim a sickness cuz that has no part of me

I to am overweight but I have over the last 4 yrs lost almost 40lbs and have started to get semi normal/reg. periods. I exercise and eat good and take vit. and b complex. I just started Vitex this week. Good Luck to all here!

CathyJ · 05-09-2008, 11:17 AM

Hi Steph!

Welcome to SoulCysters! My name is Cathy, and I just joined this board about a month ago! I think I have become addicted to it, lol! This is the first thing I check when I get online in the morning! It is great to have people to talk to that you can relate to, and understanding what you are going through!

Anyway, I just wanted to say hello, and welcome!

Cathy

debdebdebby13 · 05-09-2008, 04:58 PM

Hi there, I've seen you often over at DS!

HOLLAND · 05-09-2008, 05:05 PM

Hi....I'm Steph too

Welcome to SC!

LaLaRanger · 05-09-2008, 08:11 PM

I'm a newbie too! Welcome to SC!

05-05-2008, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
TeachinAuntie Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 14 My Mood: Points: 821.37 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 821.37 Donate	Hi, I'm Steph & I have PCOS. I can't find an introductions board & I need to get 10 posts, so I can view links. I am 24 years old. DH and I are about to celebrate our 2nd anniversary in August. I went off of the pill on Dec. 27th and have only had 1 period since then. I had a 40 day cycle & then this cycle. Today is day 98 on this cycle. I went to my GYN almost 2 weeks ago & my bloodwork was "consistent with PCOS". She is supposed to call me tomorrow to schedule an ultrasound. I am scared & anxious. DH and I were not really TTC (I was off of the pill for other reasons) but we were secretly hoping it would just happen. Update: I got my official diagnosis on the 9th. I have PCOS. My doc started me on 500 mg Met 2x a day...but here on the 14th, with dehydration, nausea, extreme fatigue, and a headache I'm cutting myself back to 500 mg 1 time a day. I'm hoping this fatigue/dehyrdration goes away by morning, or else I may be in the hosp. tomorrow. Last edited by TeachinAuntie : 05-15-2008 at 12:12 AM.

05-05-2008, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
spazmother727 spazmother727 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 96 My Mood: Points: 3,404.01 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 3,404.01 Donate	Hi Steph, Welcome! My name is Shari, nice to meet you. The ultrasound was the confirmation after my blood work showed signs of PCOS (high testosterone, blood sugar or glucose level high), then I had an ultrasound 1 week later that confirmed PCOS. I was scared as well. I knew that PCOS was going to be my diagnosis.... But still hoping that the weight gain was the reason why my body was out of wack. A little bit of my history is in my profile. I know that I have had this my whole menstruating life... It just got worse after I had my son. Stay calm, sweetie. I will be thinking and praying for you. Keep coming back to soulcysters and read up on PCOS. Soulcysters is a safe harbor. Hugs! Everything is going to be alright as long as you take care of yourself. Let us know how things are going. __________________ Bless you, Shari To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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babes4me Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southwestern Ontario Posts: 10 Points: 314.96 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 314.96 Donate	Hello... I'm Jo.... and I also have PCOS! :-) In my view, a dx is better than not knowing. Once you figure out the cause, you can start working on a solution. Even if you aren't TTC at the moment (and I understand the "secretly hoping"... have been doing that for years!) it's easier to plan and prepare and make the next steps. These forums are a wonderful cornicopia of knowledge and support no matter your situation. There is always someone who knows what's going on! Hate to say it, but usually the ladies on this site and other forums know more than the docs and will give you more ideas and support than you can ever imagine! Good luck on your life journey, and when the time comes... much baby dust to you! __________________ Jo - 27 DH - 34 dx'd Endo - July 06 "Officially" dx'd PCOS Feb 08 - known for years! TCC #1 since May 07 ~ "Blow wind blow. I'm safe and sound." ~

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Kokonut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 25 My Mood: Points: 484.88 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 484.88 Donate	Hi Steph! I am new too but I can still tell you this place ROCKS! Great women and a HUGE amount of info AND heart!!! It's great! My endocrinologist "thought" my hypothalamus was stunned from all the weight I put on. So now I am determined to take good care of myself from now on! I lost weight and still have symptoms. That being said I am still overweight...lol..I will get there! I go day by day.. Keep coming and reading up..you will find some great info! __________________ Me:33 Hubby:33 Married 1998 DX:March 2006 Meds: BCP march 06- dec 07 TTC#3 DD 7yrs DS 5yrs Some people are like slinkies, not much use, but fun to push down the stairs...I would like to change that to some doctors...

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Juno Juno Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 15 My Mood: Points: 223.90 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 223.90 Donate	Hi! This is new to me too, but I am really enjoying all the great info and advise on this site. __________________ Me (32) DH (35) DX PCOS: 2006 TTC#1 March -08: Cycle 1: Femara 2.5mg/CD 5-9 NO- O Waiting on AF to start Femara 5.0mg/ CD 3-7

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funkypetals Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 45 My Mood: Points: 1,315.35 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,315.35 Donate	Hey Steph I was recently diagnosed with PCOS the end of last year. I also had blood tests and an ultrasound that confirmed my diagnosis. I'm new to this site as well and let me tell you that the women on this site are amazing! Everyone has their own tips and secrets, and they know what your going through Best of luck with everything!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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TeachinAuntie Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 14 My Mood: Points: 821.37 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 821.37 Donate	Thanks everyone! I am overweight as well. I weigh almost 200 lbs & am only 5'2". In my defense I have gained 20 of that since February 8th. I had been 180 for a LONG time & was maintaining that weight. I am looking forward to getting to know the women on the board as well as learning as much as I can about PCOS & my condition. __________________ -Steph- 24 year old wife to Tim To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , 4th grade teacher To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , Auntie to 4 cute kiddos: Tyler-11, Brianna-9, Ashley-7, and baby Caro, Off BCP 12/07, Dx PCOS 5/02/08, Started 500mg (2x a day) Met on Friday 5/9, dropped down to 500 mg (once a day) on Weds. 5/14 Currently trying to lose weight

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Raleighangel81 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 17 My Mood: Points: 320.22 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 320.22 Donate	Welcome Steph! I am a newbie too. I was dx with PCOS last year. I have always been irregular and when I went to see my doctor she confirmed I had it. She started me on Provera to regulate my periods, but I still was not ovulating. She wants me to see a specialist. I weigh 270 and I am 5'7". I have been struggling to loose weight for a while now. I am considered 100 pounds overweight for my height and body type. (I am big boned ) Anyway, we are all here for you and wish you the best of luck!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Cassandra & Tommy married 9/10/05 Stepmom to Greggory (10) Godmother to Alex born 12/18/07 Diagnosed with PCOS 2007 Hoping for a 2009 baby To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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zdaisy7131 Never Give Up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Genoa, IL. Posts: 14 My Mood: Points: 303.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 303.50 Donate	Hi I'm new too and like to say I'm FIGHTING PCOS. I never claim a sickness cuz that has no part of me I to am overweight but I have over the last 4 yrs lost almost 40lbs and have started to get semi normal/reg. periods. I exercise and eat good and take vit. and b complex. I just started Vitex this week. Good Luck to all here! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. TRISH To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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CathyJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 23 My Mood: Points: 500.36 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 500.36 Donate	Hi Steph! Welcome to SoulCysters! My name is Cathy, and I just joined this board about a month ago! I think I have become addicted to it, lol! This is the first thing I check when I get online in the morning! It is great to have people to talk to that you can relate to, and understanding what you are going through! Anyway, I just wanted to say hello, and welcome! Cathy

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