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PCOS
Hi again
Was just wondering what this was really and how do you know if you have it. Have looked it up on google though still a bit lost really?
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K xxx
Was just wondering what this was really and how do you know if you have it. Have looked it up on google though still a bit lost really?
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K xxx
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Here i googled the sypmtoms:
Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:
infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating
increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes????????a condition called hirsutism
ovarian cysts
acne, oily skin, or dandruff
weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
high cholesterol
high blood pressure
male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
pelvic pain
anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility
sleep apnea????????excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep
I have PCOS and am happy to help with symptoms how they diagnose. Work gets in the way but I will be able to log in this evening. Post back on this thread if you think that might be help
J
K xxxxxxxxxx
I also have PCOS, I was referred to a specialist and prescribed Metformin to help regulate ovulation.
J Jenko - we are currently in our first month of ttc, are you on any prescribed medication.
Millyboo x
Since missing my period I have had pains around my belly button keep feeling sick, ache all over getting head aches. I dont; think thi sis PCOS I just did not know??
I was getting worried though i think is could be beacuse my body is dying to come on due to missing one??
I think i missed it as well becaue we losta family member then and it hit me very hard.
K xxxxx
Was it your GP that prescribed the metformin ?
J
It was prescribed by the consultant. I'm supposed to take it 3 times a day but I do have a habit of forgetting. I had an implant for contraception and this was taken out in December which is when I started taking the metformin. I have since had 3 periods consistently at 33 days and the last one at 29 days so it seems to be working x
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I started off on Met and then in March i was given the fertility drug Clomid (50mg). I responded well and scans and bloods tests showed i ovulated for the first time in 14 months. Sadly it was a BFN, but at least my own AF arrived and i am now on my 2nd cycle using clomid.
Happy to help and answer any questions you have.
Jo x
I've had 2 afs in 13 months - and just waiting for some help now!!! Fingers crossed for the private doc on thursday!
Any questions please feel free to ask hun!
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