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hi, my names sarah, i was diagnosed with pcos when i was...

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hi, my names sarah, i was diagnosed with pcos when i was 18 and had been going to the doctors for a while but he would never test me. eventually he did and he referred me to a gynaecologist as me and my fiancee wanted a baby. first they put me on clomid and metformin and i had to go for a scan once a week, when i had been on that for about four months and that hadnt worked they started me on the puregon which you have to inject everyday. i was on that for a year and sometimes i was going to the hospital 3 times a week for a scan and still it hasnt worked im 21 now and am having a couple of years break as emotionally it was very bad and because im overweight ive been to the doctors ontuesday and got some slimming pills called reductil. i know somebody with pcos who sot them and in 1 year she has lost 6 stone:D

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    hi i am suffering from pcos symptoms but have not been diagnosed yet going to hospital in march to c a gyno , i have had 2 periods in the last 14 months i have put 2 and half stone on in a year the hairness is getting worse but i have other symptoms that nobody else seem to have i have blurred vision weak muscle joints bad headaches and every time i eat i bloat up and get full after hardly eating anything i was just wondering if any of you have suffered the same.

    sarah aged 28sad

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    Hi Sarah,

    I'm in a similar situation. I'm 28 and have just been told by my GP that I have PCOS. I also have an appt booked to see a specialist. It's a long wait but worth it.

    I'm losing weight at the moment with weight watchers and I am also finding that on the diet I'm not so bloated as the portions sizes are measured and the recipes contain mostly fresh ingridients. Have you tried joining a slimming club?

    Even if you are not trying to conceive I would recommend charting your cycles, however few and far between they are, and make a note of your headaches etc... this could prove useful for your GP if your symptoms persist.

    Liana

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    Hi i am suffering from pcos but also waiting for diagnoses i have to go have a scan on the 19th of march. i am scared a bit because i have heard that its even harder to fall pregnant. i am lucky i do have 3 lovely children but i allways wanted one more i have been trying for 5yrs but nothing has happend the only symptoms i have is wheight gain quite alot and im getting a lot of cicsts and my colesrol is high.i have been told there are so many symptoms but not everyone gets the same.i just wish you luck and please dont worry.smile

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    hi liana thank for your reply i have,nt joined a slimming club but ive tried to loose weight my self but all ive managed to loose is 6lbs but then i can put it back on as quick as i loose it.i will take note of my periods and headaches and hopefully i know what going on with me in a couple of weeks, hope you continue to loose weight and start feeling better soon sarah:D

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    Hi Sarah

    I'm in a similar position to you, I haven't received a diagnosis of pcos however I know my blood test indicate this. I have an appointment to see a endocrinologist in two weeks so I expect to have it confirmed then. I have the typical symptoms of weight gain and body hair. However I suffer with bad headaches constantly and with blurred vision. I had never previously connected this with the pcos however I have being to the opticians and they tell me I have good eyesight and its probably stress related as well as using the PC for long periods of time.

    However i cant help you with the other.

    Sharon

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    hi sharon thanks for your reply ,im at the hospital on friday so hopefully i will have some answer,s for what been going on with me(about time)i will post a message when i know what happening , hope you get sorted out soon .smile

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    hi ive just been to see a speicalist to she if i had pcos i have all the symptoms no periods hairs on neck and chin weight gain and my hormones are high,i was hoping for some help and to find out what i can do but all i got told to do was try and loose weight and come back in 4 months to see if my periods have returned, my periods havent returned in 2 years what make them think there return back in 4 months, im so fustrated by ther lack of help i was wondering if any one else got told the same thing and what they did about it.sarah 28sad

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    Sarah, dotn worry. Im 22, and been strugelling to get diagnosed with PCOS since i was 15. since jan , i was told to come back after 8 weeks for tryon to loose weight. It didnt work and ive put on half a stone since. the best thing to do is perseve. Im goin on Metaformin, which should help in weight loss. Laser hair reduction is the best thing. ive bene having it since i was 16, on my legs, and bikinis line and my face. It done wonders, when ive got the money ill do full body! lol its not hair removal but reduction. I cant guaranetee results. On my face i have a full beard, the laser keeps me hair free for abt 4 months, then i go 4 a top up. Dianette is good to for acne, hair reduction,as it helps stabilise testorone levels and being able to create a pattern for regular periods.

    see a doctor who is compasionate straight away and dont take no for an answer, get tested.

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