FamilySituation: Married for 3 years to Simon. No children, 3 cats.
PCOS Symptoms: Excess hair and weight.
Worst thing about PCOS: Excess facial hair is not nice, I spend half an hour (at least!) everyday to tweeze it. :-( And I've put on nearly 30kg in 2 years! Very difficult to loose them. Depression, fatigue, constant sleepiness. No period after started taking Cyproterone Acetate in August after being diagnosed with PCOS.
Meds used: Dianette (used as BCP as not planning to have kids yet), Metformin 500mg twice daily.
NHS/Private: Private. Thanks God it's medical insurance . I know my GP would not be helpful. Was diagnosed with PCOS when went to see a urogynaecologist at Bupa about my urinary tract problem.
Action Taken: Try to eat low carb and low fat foods. Trying to follow Weight Watchers plan as well.
PM or E-mail: Either.
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Tatikprice.
I am on Dianette BCP, Metformin 850mg twice a day.
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Name: Chez (Its actually Cheryl lol but nobody calls me that unless its my bank calling or they're mad at me! hehe )
Age: 24
Family situation: Single living with my sister aged 19 and her BF aged 21 in my parents house... ironically they've moved out!
About me: I'm un-employed atm but should be starting work at Royal Mail in the next week or 2. I am also signing up to join the Samaritans. I'm single and if my PCOS doesn't put men off my collection of unusual pets will hehe - I keep Snakes, Scorpions and Spiders aswell as standard Furries and Chickens, I guess I'm quite animal mad!
Worst thing about PCOS: The excess tiredness... if I had more energy the weight would be easy to lose.... the Excess hair really isn't that bad and can be removed or disguised easily!
Medication used: Dianette and Standard Contraceptive Pill have been used in the past now I use nothing!
NHS/Private: NHS but I haven't been for atleast 2years as they were quite ignorant to my plight and I have found better ways to control the bulk of my PCOS symptoms.
Action Taken: Dianette and Contraceptive Pill but they didn't work and played havoc with my migraines (I suffer from those enough without the Pill). Drank Aloe Vera every morning for 12 months 2003-2004... it regulated my Periods if nothing else. Late last year I began laser therapy for the excess hair on my face... I may get the rest of my body done but atm the excess hair elsewhere doesn't bother me. July 2004 till now I've lost about 70lbs and I'm feeling great... I would like to lose another 20-30lbs but as it stands I am happy with what I have achieved and I am in no rush to shift it.
PM or Email: Which ever suits you best you can also catch me on Msn messenger: ciryl2hot4u@hotmail.com I am on there often!
Any other information: NHS could be more supportive. My PCOS symptoms used to be alot worse than they are now... now I have the majority of them under control no thanks to the NHS! There should be more boards like this... and there should be better support in the UK for PCOS sufferers... it took me 5years to find this and boy has it opened my eyes!
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~*Chez*~
Me ~ 24, Single, UK Cyster
Diagnosed with PCOS ~ March 1999
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Family situation: Single. Living in a shared house in Sheffield. Came here for uni and just didn't want to leave!!
About me: Finished a psychology degree last year and about to start working as a management assistant in a NHS mental health trust.
PCOS Symptoms: Too much hair, overweight, some depression, tiredness.
Worst thing about PCOS: Used to say the hair but that's got better, so I'm gonna go with the weight.
Medication used: Metformin, Yasmin and Finasteride (used to decrease testosterone, generally in men with prostate problems. Yes, I get a funny look from the pharmacist when I get my prescription, especially as it says in big red letters on the box, "for use in men only", because of the damage it can cause to a male baby)
NHS/Private: NHS but if I had the money I would go private, I hate having to fight for things. Apparently my doctor thinks that 2 months of pelvic pain (now up to 4) is not worth investigating further.
Action Taken: Above medication, gyming whenever I can be bothered or when I'm not feeling to rubbish to go (I've been very good this last 2 weeks, yay me!!)
Yes, I get a funny look from the pharmacist when I get my prescription, especially as it says in big red letters on the box, "for use in men only"
Coz, I had exactly the same reaction when I was first prescribed Cyproterone Acetate. It wasn't funny as I first thought "Is my Dr mad?" Cyproterone acetate actually stopped my periods so I am off it now. Hopefully my periods will start again. Sorry for a bit of off topic.
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Tatikprice.
I am on Dianette BCP, Metformin 850mg twice a day.
My consultant explained why he was going to prescribe me this but my GP was dubious but not as bad as the pharmacist who looked at the packet and then back at the prescription a few times before disappearing into the back for about ten minutes checking the BNF and other reference books. And then he gave me the third degree about it, why had I been prescribed it, who by etc etc. I thought I was never going to get the meds!!
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Family situation: married for 15 months to the love of my life
About me: I am actually austrian but I came to live here 2 years ago, since my DH and I got married and we decided to start together in the UK. We may be moving back to Austria in a few years though. I am a student, studying in Bristol for a Degree in Sociology and Spanish.
I would love to have children in the future and never thought conceiving would be an issue.
PCOS Symptoms: Overweight, Hairy (I call myself little monkey ), Abdominal Pain, Constant Tiredness, unable to lose weight, etc
Worst thing about PCOS: being tired all the time, having pain in my abdomen (surely I cannot have PMS ALL the time?!), being overweight,having to watch what you eat all the time, excess hair in my face, arms, belly, back, legs ... E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E. ....... and the infertility.
Medication used: I just started on Met (1500mg) and I'm taking Celest as well as Vitamin B12
NHS/Private: NHS - but I am so shocked about the health system here. I finally found a nice GP (who is male!), who really listens and seems to take me seriously, he is the one who diagnosed me with PCOS 4 weeks ago. Before I went to female GP's who were completely ingnorant, arrogant and jdfhsjk#@@$£*hdjd
PM or Email: PM please!!!
Any other information: I feel really ridiculous being so tired and groggy all the time, I hope this will get better! I will take up some swimming and walking as soon as I'm out of the vicious cycle of being too tired of being tired.............
Vroni (austrian shortform of my name)
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Family situation: lovely boyfriend who's very supportive
About me: Australian living in London for 5 years, PCOS and underactive thyroid. I have two older sisters with PCOS, one has an underactive thyroid.
PCOS Symptoms: bad acne (which makes me depressed), tired all the time, hair loss, periods going from 28 days to 50 days and no period ranging from 4 - 7 months each time I come off the pill, some excess hair on my face.
The worst thing about PCOS: looking like a acne ridden teenager at 29! Having bad bouts of hair loss (my hair got very very thin a few years ago), moodiness from the pill, too tired to go out with my friends.
Medication used: everything for my acne including Dianette, acne antibiotics, Accutane,
N Lite Laser (don't try this one it doesn't work and is expensive) and various creams from doctor and dermatologist. The only thing that works for my acne is Dianette. Just started Dianette again after an 18 month break. I'd like to try Met but my doctor says I have to be overweight for him to pescribe it for me.
NHS or Private: My doctor on the NHS isn't very good in London so I asked him for a referral to a Dermatologist. He said no b/c the NHS is so over stretched, so I'm seeing one privately. It's expensive, but the creams the Derm is giving me are working and she's doing some peels to help reduce acne scarring. I find the NHS isn't very good for treating PCOS. I was diagonosed in Australia at 23 and was given very good care from my doctor and referred to see a good Gyno who explained everything to me.
Family situation: Live with my mum, dad and baby bro (well he is 19!) Been with my boyfriend Kyle for 5 months (still new but I am very loved up!! ugh! sickening!!)
About me: Recently finished my Forensic Science degree got a 2:1, am applying to work in police service as a civilian hoping to move in forensic field in future. I the rock!! he is the sexiest man on earth!!
PCOS Symptoms: excess hair, overweight, very very heavy periods, I'm alwayyyys tired, and my ovaries hurt sometimes
Worst thing about PCOS: That it makes me feel different from my friends
Medication used: just changed pill to 'cilest'
NHS/Private: NHS
PM or Email: PM, I have only ever had 5 - thank-you Georgy!
Any other information: One day the Rock will be mine! lol!
I feel priviledged to be part of this site, thank-you girlies ..... x
Family situation: I live with my partner Michael and my son Ellis
About me: Moved to Yorkshire from Hartlepool 2 months ago, still very strange! Not currently working as jobs seem to be rare as rocking horse do do's!
PCOS symptoms: Only places missing hair seems to be palms, soles of feet and lips! No seriously i am rather hairy but arent we all! overweight, havent ovulated in over 2 years, mood swings, depression, and tiredness.
Worst thing about PCOS: Hair on my face, Im sick of shaving daily and having barbers rash!
Medication used: None as yet, was only diagnosed last week. Just had bloods taken for glucose and cholestrol.
NHS/Private: My GP is going to treat me himself unless he gets in over his head!
PM/Email: I don't mind at all
Any other information: Im seriously gonna start making some changes in the new year, this is the year I lose weight and find some self esteem!!
Family situation: Married to Wayne for 2 years and 7 months. Currently 'homeless' and staying with friends - don't ever move to Hampshire housing soooo expensive!!!!
About me: I have a degree in Film & TV Studies, have worked in many different jobs but still to find my niche in life. Just about to start yet another temp job covering someone's maternity leave!!! (ironic or what!)
PCOS Symptoms: obesity, acne, hair almost everywhere that it shouldn't be!, prone to depressive episodes & hyper-sensitivity, suffer from metabolic syndrome x. I think that about covers it - aren't we lucky to have such a great syndrome!!!!!!!! (sorry, I can be sarcastic too!)
Worst thing about PCOS: Feeling unfeminine and not attractive / slim enough
Medication used: 1500mg metformin, multi-vits. Was on dianette for a very long time (rubbish dr what can I say!)
NHS/Private: NHS - finally found a dr that knows what they are talking about
PM or Email: I don't mind, could use the support though
Any other information: Oh, although I currently live in Hampshire I'm originally from the West Mids and eventually hope to move to Canada
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NameRaichel Age23 Family situationLong term partner Mike, and son, Oskar who will be 2 in feb. PCOS symptoms No periods for 5 years. I was just diagnosed with pco and a week later found out I was pregnant. I put on 4 stone in 11months and that was how I found out I had pco. Worst thing about PCOSWeight and the useless doctors who tell you to "eat less cakes" Medication used I was taking metformin for a while but I stopped because I'm still breastfeeding my boy. I'm still waiting for an alternative. Nhs or Private Nhs but getting nowhere. My last appointment was on tuesday this week, where I was told for the third time "Its PCOS that you've got" and then the gynae discharged me from clinic saying there was nothing he could do. ( Reason for my depression this week) Action takenI'm on a carb lowered diet. (off my own back) PM or emailEither, am desperate to be in contact with someone in similar predicaments! Queenofdadamned@uboot.com
Family situation:
Have a great Long term boyfriend (paul) who I will marry one day and i now have 2 step sons which are 10 and 14 and its great being a weekend step mummy.
PCOS symptoms:
no periods
lots of dark hair
lots of pain
scary mood swings (not as bad now)
Low sex drive but sometimes randomly very high
Worst thing about PCOS: the hole lot
Medication used: off al the drugs and feel great for it
. I know my GP would not be helpful. Was diagnosed with PCOS when went to see a urogynaecologist at Bupa about my urinary tract problem.
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Cyproterone acetate actually stopped my periods so I am off it now. Hopefully my periods will start again. Sorry for a bit of off topic. 
), Abdominal Pain, Constant Tiredness, unable to lose weight, etc
the rock!! he is the sexiest man on earth!! 
Name: Vikki
Family situation: Married to Wayne for 2 years and 7 months. Currently 'homeless' and staying with friends - don't ever move to Hampshire housing soooo expensive!!!!
