azpoppy
Thu, May-16-02, 16:19
Hi there! I am so glad that I found this forum - you seem like a wonderful bunch of ladies.
My experience with PCOS:
I am 33 and married with one child who was conceived using Clomid. I was diagnosed with PCOS in June of 1997 when I was trying unsuccessfully to conceive. During my pregnancy I had gestational diabetes and when I unexpectedly became pregnant a second time in July of 1999, I miscarried at about 8-10 weeks.
Once I had my baby, I forgot about the PCOS and didn't really think of it until recently. For several years I have been having trouble with weight loss. And I just couldn't seem to make *any* progress even though I had started a serious workout regimen in January. My face and arms have been growing increasingly hairy and I just haven't felt that good in a really long time. So, I started doing some research on the 'net and discovered all of these health problems associated with PCOS aside from fertility issues and decided to start low carbing. I have been on the Atkins plan since mid March and have lost 15 lbs, but it has really slowed down the past few weeks and I am getting very discouraged.
I have a few questions though..I have an appointment in early July to see an endocrinologist - I am hoping that I can go on glucophage to help with my symptoms and the weight loss. Will my low carbing affect my test results so that it doesn't look like I have PCOS? I hope not because I hate the idea of possibly gaining weight if I increase my carb intake. Also, do you have to continue to take glucophage if you are at an "ideal" (so to speak) weight? When I was thin in college (103 lbs) my cycles were regular more often than not and I am hoping that if I can maintain a good weight (about 108-112) that I won't have to stay on the med.
Wow, this sure got long!
Thanks for reading.
Tammy
My experience with PCOS:
I am 33 and married with one child who was conceived using Clomid. I was diagnosed with PCOS in June of 1997 when I was trying unsuccessfully to conceive. During my pregnancy I had gestational diabetes and when I unexpectedly became pregnant a second time in July of 1999, I miscarried at about 8-10 weeks.
Once I had my baby, I forgot about the PCOS and didn't really think of it until recently. For several years I have been having trouble with weight loss. And I just couldn't seem to make *any* progress even though I had started a serious workout regimen in January. My face and arms have been growing increasingly hairy and I just haven't felt that good in a really long time. So, I started doing some research on the 'net and discovered all of these health problems associated with PCOS aside from fertility issues and decided to start low carbing. I have been on the Atkins plan since mid March and have lost 15 lbs, but it has really slowed down the past few weeks and I am getting very discouraged.
I have a few questions though..I have an appointment in early July to see an endocrinologist - I am hoping that I can go on glucophage to help with my symptoms and the weight loss. Will my low carbing affect my test results so that it doesn't look like I have PCOS? I hope not because I hate the idea of possibly gaining weight if I increase my carb intake. Also, do you have to continue to take glucophage if you are at an "ideal" (so to speak) weight? When I was thin in college (103 lbs) my cycles were regular more often than not and I am hoping that if I can maintain a good weight (about 108-112) that I won't have to stay on the med.
Wow, this sure got long!
Thanks for reading.
Tammy