PCOS Messages for March, 2003: Re: New Here

Re: New Here - Please Help!

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:14:43 -0600 (CST)

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Welcome. You are on the right track with dieting and exercise. I have had the weight problem all of my life and have been able to lose a few pounds here and there but it was SOOO hard to stick to a diet because I would have terrible cravings for carbs and I would eventually give in to these cravings. I was diagnosed with PCOS a few months ago and my Endocrinologist put me on Metformin. I went back on my diet and I am doing great. It is so much easier to stick with the diet on Metformin because I do not have those cravings. So far I have lost 22 lbs. We are hoping to have a baby soon too but I have decided with the advice from my doctor to lose some of the wieght. He said that I should continue with the Metformin and when I lose some of the weight and get my hormones in balance, (they have improved but are not normal yet) then I will try to get pregnant. If I don't succeed then he will add fertility drugs. I also have a thyroid problem and I have heard others with PCOS who are hypothyroid as well. Did your doctor check your thyroid (TSH) levels? This board is a good place to go for information and support.

Best Wishes.

At Fri, 21 Mar 2003, Kelly wrote: >
>I am 28 years old & have just been diagnosed with PCOS. I've never had
>a regular menstration without the pill, have battled with weight my
>whole life, have blood sugar issues, and crave carbs like a maniac!
>Actually, being diagnosed has given me answers to long awaited
>questions. I've often thought I might have a thyroid problem or
>hypoglycemia.
>
>I finally was diagnosed because I had a miscarriage in January which
>resulted in an internal sonogram. This paired with symptoms gave me my
>diagnosis. I am just looking for general information. I have been to
>the support group websites. I've really been trying to work out & eat
>right since the miscarriage & its been working for me....SLOWLY! We will
>try to get pregnant again during the summer. I appreciate any info or
>help! Thanks!

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