I have had pcos, I believe, since I was 16, maybe earlier, and I have been reading other questions about PCOS and weight loss. I am 19 and weigh 230 lbs. I keep gaining weight and dont have any idea of where it is coming from. I really dont eat much but the weight just keeps adding up. I am really scared and confused. When I asked my doctor about having PCOS, she gave me a pap smear and thought that I had HPV. She really didnt help me except for putting me on birth control. I decided to do something about it for myself. I ordered the PCOS diet book by Colette Harris today. I was also wondering if I should contact my doctor about metformin and glucophage. I dont know which one could work or would work. I dont want to get pregnant. I just want to loose weight, loose the excess hair, be healthy, and have a more positive attitude about my appearance. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am really desperate and hate being fat.
2006-11-07 07:32:05 · 6 answers · asked by cheergal42001 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hello there, you are not alone I suggest go to this website,,,www,soulcysters.com,,,,,there are thousands of stories and women there to help you and talk to, alot of message boards on pcos different things we all struggle with,,,I know the metformin/glucophage has helped alot of women as well, I strugglw with the weight, hair, infertility, and messed up periods, You should look for a doctor who specializes in this, you can find one at this website I beleive,,well I wish you the best of luck, and check out the website for sure, its pretty addicting!!
2006-11-07 07:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all honey, you need to get a blood test to confirm your self diagnosis. A pap smear won't show PCOS, but if you have HPV you need to watch that since they are now saying that it can cause cervical cancer.
The only way you can diagnose PCOS is through blood work. The test takes a week to get results. There are other things that can look like PCOS but are not. You shouldn't be asking about medicines for a syndrome that you might not have, if you don't have it, taking those medicines can make you really sick. Especially glucophage which is a diabetic medicine, yes some women with PCOS take glucophage, but there are reasons that the doctors want them on that medicine.
Diagnosing yourself is a dangerous thing if your doctor won't test you, find one that will.
2006-11-07 08:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by Court 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PCOS,IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatment; IUI, ICSI and Laparoscopic surgery is very cheap in India. The cost is very low and the medical services are very good in India.
My cousin and her husband got their IVF treatment in India through the Forerunners Healthcare in India and is all praise for this company. She is a known case of PCOS.She is a very happy mother of a baby boy now. She just paid 2500 pounds for the full IVF treatment in India for which she was quoted 8000 pounds in private setup in UK.
Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the newspapers. I have also read about a Chinese couple who planned surrogacy through the Forerunners Healthcare. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery and infertility treatment like IVF, IUI, and ICSI abroad for low price. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery and treatment can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
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Hope this helps.
2006-11-07 20:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by Donna 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I used to be first placed on Metformin I had an disenchanted belly for a month or 2. I did not lose any weight on it, however helped lessen my cholosteral. Let me realize if you determine a well vitamin and recreation activities that is helping you (anyone with PCOS) shed extra pounds.
2016-09-01 08:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink 8 cups of water a day
2016-04-21 09:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by Nanette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you have your thyroids checked? you may have hyperthyroidism
2006-11-07 08:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋