raeraeindamornin

Hey everyone, I stumbled across this site while searching for information on health issues in children of Vietnam Veterans. My father was exposed to Agent Orange and I was wondering if my PCOS, and heart murmur were a result. I was told I have PCOS in December of '07. I've been dealing with irregular periods, acne and lots of unwanted hair for years now. I've been on different BCP's before I was diagnosed with PCOS. I've been on Loestrin24fe for almost a month now. My doctor told me it would help with the acne and the unwanted facial hair (which I have a hard time believing). I'm also using Vaniqa, it's been around 6 weeks since I started it. It seems to be helping somewhat. My mustache is almost gone but I'm still dealing with the beard! I've read it could take up to 6 months for it to really kick in so I'm not panicking yet. I'm really glad I found this site. I'm hoping it will help me feel better about myself and maybe find some new friends! Thanks. :o)

I posted this once already but thought I had it in the wrong spot. Please bear with me...I don't use message boards very often.

zarah86

Hi there,

I just joined today too... this site is so awesome isnt it?

here i was thinking i was all alone suffering PCOS yet im not... ive been on for a few hours now just reading every thing... its such an eye opener...

xoxox

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raeraeindamornin

Hi! I'm really glad I came across this site! There is so much info to check out! It's comforting to know that you're not alone when it comes to something like this. What are some of the symptoms you've been dealing with?

zarah86

im starting to grow hair in weird places, no periods at all, weight gain, hot flushes, extreme tiredness... I'm really lethargic and i suffer depression too...

how about you?

xoxox

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raeraeindamornin

I'm dealing with the hair (have been since high school) and acne. My acne wasn't that bad in high school it's just seems to have gotten worse as I've gotten older. I'm using Vaniqa to help with the hair on my face. So far so good but I've been dealing with it for so long it's hard to be optimistic about it! I still have to pluck everyday. I'm back on BCP's to regulate my periods.

mommytobe79

Welcome to SC! I'm glad you girls found this awsome board. I'm sure most of your questions can be answered here some where. Good Luck!

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raeraeindamornin

I almost forgot about the weight!!! How could I forget that?? I've been slowly gaining since I was in high school. I've tried to lose weight so many times I've lost count! I get so discouraged I give up and then of course I feel really, really bad about myself. It's a vicious cycle!

christy10

I'm brand new also.. Just joined the site, and I just was diagnosed a couple of days ago. I am on information overload - some of what I'm reading is scary... I'm wanting to not even think about it! But it has to be dealt with I guess... Was looking for somewhere to post and figured I'd add on to yours since you are new also!

raeraeindamornin

Hi Christy10! I'm on information overload too. It's been freaking me out a bit, everything that we may have to deal with down the road. I'm really worried about diabetes. It's on both sides of my family and now PCOS just adds more risk for me!

TungstenLight

ya, when first i was diagnosed as a PCOSer I had an info overload, too. But you know, it's okay. It seems (from my small window into this strange world) that a sensible diet helps.. one of protiens and veggies .. light carbs .. some deserts.. and not too much caffine. ALso, LASER is the thing I "pimp out" the most. That thing changed my life. Let's see... also, a light.. but good Birth Control Pill is wonderful. Light stress... regular excercise that doesn't stress you out... a more throughly planned life so that there isn't as much stress.

Is there a thread through that blog? Ya, anyway, I'm not totally there.. but I'm still working on self-control in the caffine/carbs area. I'm not naturally overweight because of my genes but I have thin hair, manly muscles, lost my boobs, thin nails, thining hair, hairy boobs, chin, 'stache, butt cheekers. All of that is remedied by the laser (going to start waxing those beautiful but flabby buns) and I have also been taking over 3000 mg of biotin and a multi every day. Working on lessening the bad things and keeping up to date with my endocrinologist (which i haven't gone to yet.. but keep testing at the obgyn.... should have an endo though.. they really know).

Okay, that's about as much info as I've got right now.

TungstenLight

"I have thin hair, manly muscles" I'm quoting myself, I love this.

I don't have the manly muscles anymore because of the fact of the YAZ that I take. Also, the hair is still thin but I've got a short bob and it seems to work.. also it is dyed so that makes the hair thicker. I'm also using something that is the knock of brand of "rogaine" for women in Walgreens. I'll let you know if that works.. but I read in a beauty magazine that it helps with people's eyebrows that have been overplucked. I thought, hey, then... let's give it a go for the scalp.


a tired tangy

raeraeindamornin

I'd love to get the laser treatments but I can't afford them. I can barely afford the pill and the Vaniqa. My insurance doesn't cover the Vaniqa and barely covers the pill. My doctor wrote me a prescription for some appetite suppressant that's ridiculously overpriced, needless to say I can't afford that either

ShyChicagoGirl

Hi girls!

to SC. You'll love it here. There's tons of awesome women, you'll find lots of answers, and learn you aren't alone.

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1st Beta 3/24 - HCG 738, P8.3
2nd Beta 3/27 - HCG 2513, P20 (woohoo)
TTC #1 since 10/06, DX PCOS:10/07


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raeraeindamornin

Thanks ShyChicagoGirl! I lived in the Chicagoland area for 5 years. I miss it terribly. Chicago is the great city.

sampsonknight

Wow! It's so great to stumble on this site and see so many stories that I can relate to! Hair...weight...carbs.......I been on the site for hours too.