Did you have hyperandrogenism induced hirsutism?

I've been doing some reading and I definitely have a slight (luckily!) case.

In the past I did the laser hair removal on my upper lip and chin and it worked great but the past few months I've had to wax again.

Did you notice a difference after weight loss?

[if this is too sensative of a topic you can PM me instead.]

That's what is so crazy about Migraines and PCOS . everyone is so different. I for one never had fertility problems . It took 5 months to get pregnant with my second son and my first was a "surprise" .

With migraines , I for one cant do soy but others can . so many variations.

Im glad this is helpful lol

Mindy

That is so ture...I for one had 1 misscarriage before my daughter and 3 misscarriages (known) before i had my son...Migraines...I've had those since I was in elementary school! :faint: but, no worries...It's all bearable with my faith in God!!! :rose: thanks for the words of wisdom...:huggie:

I have not had a period in months. My gynocologist suspects PCOS. :huggie: I'm freaking out! I'm actually fairly sure that I have it, considering another doctor diagnosed me with it years ago (I just ignored it back then). Does this mean that I can't have kids?? God, I hope not. That would ruin me and maybe even my marriage. We wanted kids soon. I hope you guys have good news for me.

I just found out about this like 2 days ago so I am still confused and worried...

I have not had a period in months. My gynocologist suspects PCOS. :huggie: I'm freaking out! I'm actually fairly sure that I have it, considering another doctor diagnosed me with it years ago (I just ignored it back then). Does this mean that I can't have kids?? God, I hope not. That would ruin me and maybe even my marriage. We wanted kids soon. I hope you guys have good news for me.

I just found out about this like 2 days ago so I am still confused and worried...

NO WAY!!! i wouldn't say that... I have three beautiful babys..It took some hard work but it can happen..and like coltonwade said...everyone is different..SHe ahs no issues with fertility...Keep your thoughts positive, look for a GREAT MD and it can happen....:rose: My prayers are with you!!!!!

I thought this went well with all of us!!! Let's keep it real!!! We are all in this together!!

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I was diagnosed with PCOS about 11 years ago. Not having a period for about 6 months was what made my OB/GYN finally give me an ultrasound which revealed my cysts.

It is a very frustrating illness and it seems like there hasn't been many developments in discovering the cause as well as the best treatment for the disease.

I have tried all the different birth control pills and have been on Glocuphage/Metformin as well as Symlin to try to rectify my glucose intolerance and hopefully lose some weight. Unfortunately, these meds didn't help me. I read that if you were to lose 10-15% of your body fat it has a dramatic effect on PCOS. I ended up losing 37lbs. on the South Beach Diet (over a year and a half) and have experienced less symptoms and have had a regular period ever since.

I recommend going to an Endocrinologist to treat your PCOS. Additionally, have them check you for hypothyroidism as that might be a contributing factor. Even though my TSH levels (relates to thyroid) were within "normal range" my PROGRESSIVE endocrinologist decided to try me on Synthroid to see if I would feel better if my TSH level was brought down. It worked! One of the (bizarre!) symptoms of thyroid issues is losing eyebrow hairs from the end of your brows. I used to have 1/2 of a left eyebrow and only 3/4 of a right one - I had to draw them on every day! Once I started on Synthrid the hair started growing back immediately; it was amazing!

Fertility is not an issue for everyone with PCOS - so think positively. Best of luck to you!

~Sara

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 11 years ago. Not having a period for about 6 months was what made my OB/GYN finally give me an ultrasound which revealed my cysts.

It is a very frustrating illness and it seems like there hasn't been many developments in discovering the cause as well as the best treatment for the disease.

I have tried all the different birth control pills and have been on Glocuphage/Metformin as well as Symlin to try to rectify my glucose intolerance and hopefully lose some weight. Unfortunately, these meds didn't help me. I read that if you were to lose 10-15% of your body fat it has a dramatic effect on PCOS. I ended up losing 37lbs. on the South Beach Diet (over a year and a half) and have experienced less symptoms and have had a regular period ever since.

I recommend going to an Endocrinologist to treat your PCOS. Additionally, have them check you for hypothyroidism as that might be a contributing factor. Even though my TSH levels (relates to thyroid) were within "normal range" my PROGRESSIVE endocrinologist decided to try me on Synthroid to see if I would feel better if my TSH level was brought down. It worked! One of the (bizarre!) symptoms of thyroid issues is losing eyebrow hairs from the end of your brows. I used to have 1/2 of a left eyebrow and only 3/4 of a right one - I had to draw them on every day! Once I started on Synthrid the hair started growing back immediately; it was amazing!

Fertility is not an issue for everyone with PCOS - so think positively. Best of luck to you!

~Sara

so true...I was diagnosed with hyperthyroid (Graves Desease...) Weird, huh?

I have not had a period in months. My gynocologist suspects PCOS. I'm freaking out! I'm actually fairly sure that I have it, considering another doctor diagnosed me with it years ago (I just ignored it back then). Does this mean that I can't have kids?? God, I hope not. That would ruin me and maybe even my marriage. We wanted kids soon. I hope you guys have good news for me.

I just found out about this like 2 days ago so I am still confused and worried...

NO I does not mean you can not have kids. I know plenty of people with PCOS that have children , namely me and I had no problems getting pregnant.

I do not have periods unless I induce them with Provera. I have been like that for many yrs.

As you loose weight your period will probably come back. When I was thin my periods were still a little messed up but not as few and far between as they are now. ALL of my PCOS symptoms were not as bad as they are now that im overweight. Fertility issues will get better also once the weight is lost. There are lots of things that can be done to help you once you do get pregnant or to help get your pregnant.

I didnt see if you were banded yet but I think you will find once you loose weight alot of the issues you have now will get better.

Mindy

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I recommend going to an Endocrinologist to treat your PCOS. Additionally, have them check you for hypothyroidism as that might be a contributing factor. Even though my TSH levels (relates to thyroid) were within "normal range" my PROGRESSIVE endocrinologist decided to try me on Synthroid to see if I would feel better if my TSH level was brought down. It worked! One of the (bizarre!) symptoms of thyroid issues is losing eyebrow hairs from the end of your brows. I used to have 1/2 of a left eyebrow and only 3/4 of a right one - I had to draw them on every day! Once I started on Synthrid the hair started growing back immediately; it was amazing!

Fertility is not an issue for everyone with PCOS - so think positively. Best of luck to you!

~Sara

Sara is 100% correct. See an endo that is up to date on PCOS . Family practice and OB's will test your levels and see "normal" ranges and endo will look at that same "normal" range and say " this is too low or too high for your age and height and weight ect .. " But like i said before watch out for docs that dont " get or believe in " PCOS . Ask their nurses when you call or ask other people in ur area for an endo that nkow's about PCOS , i have found usually younger docs are better up to date with it >

HTH

Mindy

Philosophy makes a face cleanser called PURITY and i have PCOS and i swear it is the only thing that works for me.