PCOS Club!

[NGRidley]

Courtney - Keeping my fingers crossed that you O this cycle!!!

red rose - You know you can still lose weight and not cut things totally out of your diet. You should still eat carbs, but just stick to the healthy ones. My doctor suggested to me to follow the GI diet, and after the first week even though I didnt lose very much, I felt so much better. Healthier and more energy.

jwelmel - for me the eating issue is boredom. If I am sitting at home doing nothing but watch TV, I am always in the kitchen looking for food.

As for me....I think AF is on her way
I was hoping that I wouldnt have to go past 1 year TTC, but once I move onto te next cycle it will be month 13

 

[sma1588]

hey jewl.....
im doing ok just trying to get the hang of taking my pills on time and taking them everyday...although i finally got what i wanted (AF) now i want it to go away..it hurts sooo bad but i know im on my way to a bfp hopefully and i wont mind the pain from that. as far as dropping the weight i had lost a few lbs like maybe 4 and it just seems to stay there. im not so happy about not dropping it fast but it hasnt went up so thats good. i think the provera made me want more sweets and stuff to so that doesnt help

 

[redrose27]

Hey NGRidley
How are you doing?

I guess I should have been more clear about what I cut out huh. I didn't cut all carbs I just cut out all white or prosseded carbs. I hope that clarifies it some. That is what my doc to me to cut out anyways. I hope I am doing it right. I am just happy I have been able to stick to a diet this long LOL. I am an emotional eater. I have to really stay arware of when I am eating cause I like to eat at the drop of a hat. I ask my doc about the Gi diet he said I didn't need to go that far with dieting. I looked into the cambridge diet and it sounds okay but you starve your self I think. Well I am up for any advise and support as far as dieting goes.

 

[NGRidley]

Hey NGRidley
How are you doing?

I guess I should have been more clear about what I cut out huh. I didn't cut all carbs I just cut out all white or prosseded carbs. I hope that clarifies it some. That is what my doc to me to cut out anyways. I hope I am doing it right. I am just happy I have been able to stick to a diet this long LOL. I am an emotional eater. I have to really stay arware of when I am eating cause I like to eat at the drop of a hat. I ask my doc about the Gi diet he said I didn't need to go that far with dieting. I looked into the cambridge diet and it sounds okay but you starve your self I think. Well I am up for any advise and support as far as dieting goes.

Ohh ok that makes sense.
The GI diet is pretty good.....its really for those who are diabetic so they watch how much sugar they intake as well as those unhealthy carbs (since they are converted to sugar). What I like is that there are red light, yellow light and green light foods. You are supposed to eat only green light foods at first, and then after a while you can start eating yellow light foods, but I altered it and ate some yellow light foods any way.

Really its to eat real food instead of processed, and focus on eating high fibre foods. No white rice (except basmati - not sure why) no white bread. Potatoes are fine though I never felt like I was missing out which I loved the best.

I just need to work out now LOL

I have also had success on weight watchers. Lost 50lb in 4 months.....but it is a lot harder being off of BCP I noticed, to lose the weight. There is a part or WW that reminds me a lot of the GI diet (called Simply Filling Technique).

My doctor pretty much told me that those were the best two I guess "diets" as many doctors like them because they do not have food group restrictions and are healthy ways to lose weight.

 

[R&G2007]

Morning Ladies,

How are we all today?

I have some exciting news, after 7 long years I can now say that I am on my period. I am excited I cried this morning.

Gem

 

[emilybee]

I have some exciting news, after 7 long years I can now say that I am on my period. I am excited I cried this morning.

Gem

awww yay Gem! Congrats lol

Ive got gyny appointment in a bit, gonna try and see if theyll give me an explanation of my HSG result with my non existent blocked tube lol quite nervous really. Does anyone no if you can take metformin and clomid together??

xxx

 

[R&G2007]

I have some exciting news, after 7 long years I can now say that I am on my period. I am excited I cried this morning.

Gem

awww yay Gem! Congrats lol

Ive got gyny appointment in a bit, gonna try and see if theyll give me an explanation of my HSG result with my non existent blocked tube lol quite nervous really. Does anyone no if you can take metformin and clomid together??

xxx

I forgot how painful they can be
I am sure they can put you on both
Good luck today
G

 

[MariaF]

Hi ladies, do you mind if I join you?

Ive been diagnosed with PCOS 2 months ago. And here's my brief story:
I started my period at 13. It was extremely irregular for the first 2-3 years! I could go on without af for 6 months and then bleed for 6 weeks. I never had any tests done then as I always thought it's normal for young girls to be that irregular for so long. So did my Mum.
When I think about it now, I probably had PCOS already then as had oily skin and acne.
Then from the age of 16 (I think!) my periods did regulate. For about a year. Then I went on bcp at 17. I then took a break after 2 years and had 3 regular periods after that so was pleased bcp didn't mess up my cycles. I then went back on bcp until October 2009. Since then I only had 3 periods. What's annoying is that I thought my cycles were regulating themselves as I had a 100 day cycle, then 45 day cycle and then 40 day cycle. But nothing since (so nearly 3 months).

Since then I had a lap&dye to check my womb and tubes (all fine), a scan and blood test to confirm PCOS. I've been on Metformin for 5 weeks now and not seen any differnce yet. Im not overweight and apart from lack of ovulation/af my only other symptom of PCOS is acne.
Im going back to see my gynae on July 29th and am praying to God he will put me on Clomid rather than simply tell me to carry on with Metformin for a while longer.

Sorry about the looong post!! It's really nice to know you are not alone and others are going through similar things

 

[redrose27]

NGRidley- You are right it is harder to lose weight once you come off bcp. The reasonis because of your hormones being out of wack. Yes I have tried WW and i did lose a lot of weight to 75lbs in about 6 months. Which brought me down to my current weight and then I kind of fell of the wagon so to speak LOL. Now i am back at it and trying some thing my grand mother recommended me try. It is working so far. You know my doc never told me which diet to use or try he just said "Well you are now offically obse and you really need to lose weight or you are going to have to get a liver transplant." Since I worked with him for two years I didn't hit him. I just said yes I see. And wen on WW that same day.

R G 2007- Wow seven years that is a long time hun. I bet you are over the moon right now to have the witch show her face. Congrats on that.Yes hun I was on Met and Clomid together. My doc actually said Met would help reduce the rick of m/c.

MariaF- Welcome to are club. There area great women on here that can help with alot of info and question if you have any. Sorry we had to meet like this though. PCOS is a pain in the butt.

 

[HopefulOne1]

Hey Girls,
just seen this forum and felt the need to post as feeling a bit down and out.. and thought it would be nice to be able to chat to people in the same boat!
Been With OH For 5 years and After one year of ttc got diagnosed with PCOS in May, at 9 stone the only symptoms I have are no periods and lots of cysts. First week of Metformin this week and quite suprised that im feeling my normal self no sickness or anything as yet! Hoping that this will be the answer to my non existent AFs and Ovulating, not hoping for miracles though!
Two of our very best friends have this week found out that they are pregnant after 2 months of trying and although im very happy for them both Im feeling a bit useless as its taking us so long, was wondering if anybody knows if there would be any point buying an ovulation predictor kit now i'm on the metformin?? Or if Charting Temps would be any good?? Any Help would be great, Thankyou all in advance xx

 

[R&G2007]

R G 2007- Wow seven years that is a long time hun. I bet you are over the moon right now to have the witch show her face.

I am glad but boy do I know she is here

 

[NGRidley]

R&G - Wow 7 years!!! I think I would be happy too!
Welcome Hopeful and Maria
Redrose - I think I would have smacked him anyways!!!! LOL
emily - Hopefully they get that mess fixed up!!!

As for me....AF arrived this morning and it is soooo painful!!!
So now I am on to month 13 Cycle 10

 

[Courtney1020]

Welcome Hopeful and Maria!

Redrose- Congrats on AF...Fingers Crossed for O and then BFP

Emily- Yes, you can take Metformin and Clomid together, it is actually ideal

NGRidley- Fingers Crossed for O and then BFP

Hopeful- I don't know why you couldn't use OPKs while on metformin? And as far as charting, I am doing it this cycle and a few other girls on this thread are going to start theirs this cycle too. Charting is great to use when you are not sure when you have ovulated, but it will only tell you AFTER you have ovulated, not before. My husband and I have been every other day this entire cycle which makes it so that we are almost guaranteed to catch O before it happens.

 

[MariaF]

Hey Girls,
just seen this forum and felt the need to post as feeling a bit down and out.. and thought it would be nice to be able to chat to people in the same boat!
Been With OH For 5 years and After one year of ttc got diagnosed with PCOS in May, at 9 stone the only symptoms I have are no periods and lots of cysts. First week of Metformin this week and quite suprised that im feeling my normal self no sickness or anything as yet! Hoping that this will be the answer to my non existent AFs and Ovulating, not hoping for miracles though!
Two of our very best friends have this week found out that they are pregnant after 2 months of trying and although im very happy for them both Im feeling a bit useless as its taking us so long, was wondering if anybody knows if there would be any point buying an ovulation predictor kit now i'm on the metformin?? Or if Charting Temps would be any good?? Any Help would be great, Thankyou all in advance xx

Hiya and welcome

I know what you mean about every one else finding out they are pregnant and they weren't even trying And then of course they have to ask you when your turn is Annoying!!! Never mind, we'll get there!

How often do you get af? Or not at all?

With regards to opk's - it depends on your PCOS symptoms. One of mine is constantly elevated LH levels. Hence I get strong positive OPKs EVERY SINGLE DAY It's so frustrating and annoying as usually ladies seeing a positive opk are really happy and know they are about to ovulate. Whereas for me it just means that my PCOS is as bad as always...

If I were you, Id try a couple of days with OPKs. If you don't see a strong second line all the time, Id say you can rely on them and carry on doing them till they turn positive,

Good luck

 

[HopefulOne1]

Thanks So Much NgRidley, Maria F And Courtney 1020
Courtney- Me and OH the Same, Most Days if not Every Other! Fingers Crossed 4 us!

Maria- My LH is high and Progesterone Low according to the fertility specialist, haven't ovulated/ had an AF since I came off the Birth Control just under a year ago, had been on it for 5 years and before that my cycles were regular 28 days, I'm thinking of just giving them a try but think I will be the same, high LH will mean false positives all the time too.. Oh the Joys Hey! Going to start charting tomorrow see if that proves if the Metformin is doing its job or not. Thankyou so much for replying and Fingers Crossed for those BFPS For You All

 

[SarahS]

Hi all!!

I'm very new this so bear with me. Ttc for 2 years now.miscarriage in feb 10 at 9 weeks. Just started metformin at 500mg increasing to 1000mg tomorro! Has anybody had any luck with metformin alone! Since having my miscarriage, getting pregnant is all I think about! I know it takes time but I'm so impatient! Ha! Would love to chat to anybody Going through a similar situation?

Xx

 

[sma1588]

I have some exciting news, after 7 long years I can now say that I am on my period. I am excited I cried this morning.

Gem

awww yay Gem! Congrats lol

Ive got gyny appointment in a bit, gonna try and see if theyll give me an explanation of my HSG result with my non existent blocked tube lol quite nervous really. Does anyone no if you can take metformin and clomid together??

xxx

I forgot how painful they can be
I am sure they can put you on both
Good luck today
G

wow 7 years and now u have it, i know the pain of those cramps and they really suck. i was put on provera and metformin for mine and i thought i was going to die the first 2 days. im going to be taking soy isos wich is like clomid for the next 5 days hopeing it brings me O naturallly...

as for the clomid and metformin yes they can do that togather but they will probly want you to do all the testing first if you havnt then they will have you start it when af comes. many people take the clomid and metformin togather. thats actually what the RE told me i would b on if the metformin doesnt make me O

 

[ineedaseed]

welcome to all the new ladies xxx

 

[sma1588]

Hi all!!

I'm very new this so bear with me. Ttc for 2 years now.miscarriage in feb 10 at 9 weeks. Just started metformin at 500mg increasing to 1000mg tomorro! Has anybody had any luck with metformin alone! Since having my miscarriage, getting pregnant is all I think about! I know it takes time but I'm so impatient! Ha! Would love to chat to anybody Going through a similar situation?

Xx

HELLO and welcome,
i have read on many sites that the metformin(which im on 2) gets the bodies levels to somewhat normal with a good diet and exercise which in return makes it easier to concieve(providing no other large issues) but with pcos you dont ovulate all the time and it helps to do this.also with pcos we have a much higher chance of misscaring and some doctors recomend to continue the metforming atleast untill 12 weeks and some recomend all through. (some sites warn about this can lead to birth defects) but by taking it so far helps the leves to stay at where they were when becoming preg and they wont just go sky high again and make it hard on the baby. i hope some of this info helps and if you need more info i can find the sites again and send you the links

 

[redrose27]

and welcome to all the new ladies out there. Sorry we had to meet this way. And yes having PCOS is a pain in the butt. It is odd though that every one seems to have something different with PCOS. Well we will bet this PCOS together and show it who is boss LOL.. Good Luck ladies.