Forum: PCOS General

So I went to the endo ealier today and I thought they were calling me back to discuss the results of my thyroid labwork (which goes from abnormal to normal and back and forth) but instead my endo went ahead and scheduled a liver ultrasound for me. My liver enzymes are elevated and now I have to get an ultrasound. Has anyone had to get a liver ultrasound before? It's probably due to NASH, not that...

Okay, i just need to vent. So if you want to listen, please feel free. I am always saying how tired i am of being fat, and i will say it again. I am tired of being fat. I say this, but don;t do anything about it. So, in a way i can't complain, because i dont do much to help myself. I guess i don;t help myself because i feel like it will be useless. I know exercise and eating proper foods is good...

Been on met since 12-14-09 and have been taking 1500 mg for at little over a month now and AF made a slight appearance on superbowl Sunday. Growing up before taking BC I had really heavy AF's that lasted 6-7 days and on BC I had regular periods that lasted 5 days typically. Not on BC now just on met 1500 mg. The first day wasn't too heavy like a normal first day and the 2nd, 3rd, and today seem...

Anyone an expert on BBT's or OPK's? Im sure plenty of you ladies have encountered this one time or another with this wonderful thing called PCOS. So I am getting a little frustrated. Yesterday I was positive that I had o'd. I had more CM on day CD 13, and yesterday (CD 14) I tested + opt. My temp was still low yesterday and this morning it is unchanged. My temp should go up the day after...

Hi ladies im new to this board, Im looking for advice an support. I was diagnosed with PCOS 2 yrs ago and am taking Metformin to help with my weightoss but havent seen any improvement I have 3+ stone to lose. I follow a healthy eating plan and am really struggling to shift the weight. I have been taking Yasmin contraceptive pill to try and contol my excess hair and other PCOS symptoms, not...

I've just been diagnosed with PCOS based on ultrasound showing my ovaries were enlarged and misshapen (but no cysts), and blood work showing that my hormones were double the amount of what they're supposed to be, with estrogen dominance. Firstly, I'm quite confused as I thought PCOS = testosterone dominance? I'm also confused as I've had hormonal blood work done before to test for PCOS but it...

Hi everyone-- the only drug that seemed to help with all of my cosmetic symptoms from androgen sensitive skin was Spironolactone, but at only 50 mg (+ the qty in Ocella, whatever that is) My potassium was 5.4 so they had to lower me back down to only 25mg. I have been in consult with docs about a substitute for this drug and they all come back with nothing. So, my next step was to see if any of...

Has anyone had success using Gonal F and ovidrel? I was on clomid for a few cycles, followed by Femara (with ovidrel) then my RE switched me to daily gonal-f injections. im taking 37.5 units/night...going for mointoring on Friday...hopefully I'll be ready to take ovidrel soon. (went to RE yesterday and follicle was only 12 mm)...just wanted to know if anyone had success when taking the gonal=f...

Hi Ladies - since Metformin did not regulate me at all, my Dr wants me to go back on the BCP until my husband is back from deployment and we decide to start TTC again. She gave me MonoNessa...so I wanted to see if anyone else was on this pill, or any ortho-cyclene pill. I am a "thin-cyster" and have been working really hard lately to lose a few lbs which I recently gained and get in shape for...

I left my last Clomid pill at work! I must have left it on my desk when I took my dose this morning...and I won't be in tomorrow due to the snowstorm. How much will this mess up this round of Clomid? It was a 5 day..twice a day round. The missed pill was the last.Help!

Br J Nurs. 2007 Oct 11-24 Polycystic ovary syndrome and female reproduction. Elghblawl E. Department of Dermatology, Bir Usta Milad Hospital, Tajoura, Libya. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. The presentation is diverse. There is no single, unified definition of PCOS, no single diagnostic test and no consensus on the...

I want to get my fiance a really nice valentines card, but i looked around and ramdonly picked up these two: http://www.valentinegreetingcard.info/index_main.php?ru=2810275&cat=sweetheart http://101valentinethings.com/valentine/Funny-Valentines-Card/index_main.php?menu=Gift+Idea&ru=2810276&category=&subcategory=&id=111 what do you think about it? Can you just pick up one for me?

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I'm just discovering this amazing website. I was diagnosed with PCOS last year, and since my senior year of high school (I'm a junior in college now) I've noticed significant weight gain, but I haven't exhibited any of the other PCOS symptoms, such as hair growth. My main issue and goal is just to lose this weight! I've recently started a low carb diet, and...

hi all im new to this sight and pcos for that matter i was diagnosed a week ago .... im just curious as to whether other soulcysters have trouble with their body temperature i cant cool down and am always sweating even in an air conditioned place....very annoying and needless to say embarrassing ... if so have you any tips on how to control this and does the metformin help (im on my third day)...

I was dx in Dec with PCOS from the RE. The more I read, it seems tons of women were put on Met even if not IR. Why wouldn't the RE put me on it? His plan is clomid.

Here is my problem, I am 22 years old, healthy but overweight. I haven't had a period in almost a year. I had a miscarriage in 2006, but my periods were normal afterwards, and around February of 2009, periods were pretty much non existent. I am not currently pregnant. I've taken plenty of tests and they were all negative, no sickness, no appetite changes, nothing at all.. just no periods. After I...

I am torn on my PCOS treatment options and would love to have some opinions. I hate the idea of being on prescription medications, especially if I think they are only treating a symptom and not the root of the problem(s). At the moment, my doctor is suggesting either metformin or birth control pills/hormone replacement as PCOS treatment options. I feel certain that I have some degree of...

Hi everyone – I joined probably a couple years ago but have had so much going on in my life this has gotten put to the side like it normally does. I have read posts from time to time and have begun reading again and felt it was my turn to say hi and ask my questions….so I am sorry if I am not posting in the right section…. I was diagnosed I guess a little over 4 years ago on my 20<SUP>th</SUP>...

Hi! I was wondering if anyone is dealing with Chronic Fatigue as a possible result of PCOS. Chronic Fatigue also has symptoms of Chronic allergies/ sinus infections. I suffer from both. I was wondering if anyone else finds these to be issues. If so, what is your treatment process? Thank you!

This is my first post on this board but I've been reading it for a while trying to gather as much info as I can about PCOS. About two months ago my doctor put me on 1000mg (500mg twice daily) of Metformin. I noticed that for the first month I felt a lot calmer, no mood swings and less anger. I did have some gastric distress but it was manageable. Now, I no longer have the gastric discomfort...