~*~*~ PCOS Check-In ~*~*~
From:
PCOSBio 
Date: 10/2/2008 at 6:51 AM
This is a list of women who are dealing with PCOS. Anyone can join in, so let me know if you want to be on this list! We can keep track of everyone’s cycle, offer advice, and support for each other. We check in every Tuesday and Thursday, and the check-ins can always be found in the PCOSbio.
Good luck and lots of sticky baby dust to everyone!
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| *Emma Jean* |
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| adreamisawishyourheartmakes |
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| alison43 |
Alison |
TTC since Jan '08 |
| Angie&Junichi |
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| beacbabe |
Jamie |
TTC since Oct '06 |
| Berna441 |
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TTC since June '08 |
| BlissinTexas |
Amanda |
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| blossom |
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TTC since March '06 |
| bodybuilderswife |
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TTC since Aug '06 |
| CarmanBrown |
Carman |
TTC since July '07 |
| Cassian |
Katie |
TTC since Nov '07 |
| CateElizabeth |
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TTC since July '07 |
| Cheshirita |
Rita |
TTC since April '07 |
| daves_sweetpea |
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TTC since Nov '07 |
| drake986 |
Chelsey |
TTC since Jan '07 |
| eh2006 |
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TTC since Oct '07 |
| ejgballerina |
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TTC since June '06 |
| farmerswife06 |
Anna |
TTC since April '08 |
| FreeSpirits |
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TTC since July '06 |
| GoBlue1979 |
Crystal |
TTC since March '07 |
| Goldie_Locks_5 |
Gail |
TTC since June '08 |
| happytracey |
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TTC since Sept '07 |
| HarleyQ8 |
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TTC since Sept '08 |
| heathb21 |
Heather |
TTC since July '07 |
| holly1224 |
Holly |
TTC since Oct '06 |
| HoneyGram |
Michelle |
TTC since Dec '04 |
| hopeful14 |
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TTC since April '07 |
| ifoundmr.wright |
Christina |
TTC since Sept '06 |
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Jenny |
TTC since April '08 |
| JennyB060505 |
Jenn |
TTC since Nov '07 |
| JPW2006 |
Jill |
TTC since Feb '07 |
| katieranck2202 |
Katie |
TTC since May '05 |
| kellyandjustin |
Kelly |
TTC since March '07 |
| livvielo |
Lisa |
TTC since Jan '08 |
| LobsterGirl |
Victoria |
TTC since Feb '06 |
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Alyssa |
TTC since July '07 |
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TTC since Jan '06 |
| mechanicsgirl |
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TTC since Dec '07 |
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Jessica |
TTC since July '08 |
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TTC since Jan '02 |
| momma mimi |
Amy |
TTC since May '06 |
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TTC since May '08 |
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Nina |
TTC since Oct '05 |
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| psychgalbride |
Christie |
TTC starting Oct '08 |
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| SarahandAngel |
Sarah |
TTC since Aug '07 |
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TTC since Aug '06 |
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TTC since July '07 |
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TTC since Feb '07 |
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Shannon |
TTC since Feb '08 |
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Sharon |
TTC since April '08 |
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TTC since Sept '07 |
| Summer1607 |
Kristal |
TTC since Dec '07 |
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TTC starting Oct '08 |
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TTC since May '07 |
| TheCalhoons |
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TTC since Nov '07 |
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Leslie |
TTC since Sept '08 |
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TTC since March '08 |
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Wendy |
TTC since Dec '06 |
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Let us know how you are doing. If you have any questions for the group to answer, feel free to ask.
QOTD: Question from livvielo: How do you really treat PCOS? All my bloodwork came back within normal ranges, so my two symptoms are irregular periods and polycystic ovaries. Is there anything I can/should do, or is it more of a just deal with it type of syndrome?
PCOS bio
PCOS blog
Replies:
From:
LoopyNoodle
Date: 10/2/2008 at 7:07 AM
Hi!
QOTD: Losing weight (if you are overweight) can help tremendously even though it can be harder for PCOS-ers and I know personally that stress levels affect my cycles immensely.
When I go on holiday in the summer for 3-4 weeks I have at least one regular cycle and then one or two more when I come back home. But then they go haywire. Right now I'm very stressed and have had a period for the last 4 to 5 weeks. This only happened twice before, the most memorable being as a bullied teenager.
I think PCOS-ers should get a special fund for holidays to regulate our cycles lol. ;)
From:
drake986
Date: 10/2/2008 at 7:52 AM
Update: Nothing new to report :)
QOTD: Weight loss is what is supposed to really help keep PCOS under control (like pp said, if you're overweight). And again, like pp, it's much more difficult for PCOS'ers to lose weight. The South Beach Diet, a diabetic diet, or even merely limiting your carb intake can really help the process. I try to keep my carb intake lower than 100mg/day. Lower if I can. I've tried atkins and it made me sick with so little carbs, so now I'm just limiting how much I have a day. HTH!
TTTC with PCOS since '06 : Me - 26 DH - 27
Previous Treatments:
Metformin 1500mg/day and one PNV/day
2 Cancelled IUI + Clomid Cycles (50mg & 150mg) & 1 Failed IUI Cycle (100mg Clomid)
1 cycle of IUI + Injectibles (Gonal F): Cancelled after no response
"Nothing good comes easily, sometimes you gotta fight..." - Amber, by 311
From:
ejgballerina
Date: 10/2/2008 at 9:46 AM
QOTD: Question from livvielo: How do you really treat PCOS? All my bloodwork came back within normal ranges, so my two symptoms are irregular periods and polycystic ovaries. Is there anything I can/should do, or is it more of a just deal with it type of syndrome?
Definitely controlling sugar/refined carbohydrate intake helps immensely. Working out regularly is also very beneficial. I take Cinnamon Bark herbal supplements which help regulate blood sugar and also Vitex (Chasteberry Tree) which helps the hormonal part.
TTC #1 since 06/06. Diagnosed with PCOS with anovulation. Multiple BFN Clomid cycles. Cone biopsy to remove half of my cervix for severe dysplasia/precancer.
Our break cycle miracle we waited so many years for...
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From:
adreamisawishyourheartmakes
Date: 10/2/2008 at 11:03 AM
Update: this cycle tried follistim, have 1 maybe 2 mature follies -- first IUI scheduled for this weekend :)
QOTD: for me, it's more a "deal with it" syndrome. My only PCOS symptoms are irregular periods/ annovulation and cystic ovaries. I am normal weight, not IR, normal bloodwork, etc. I dont know of any way to "treat" my symptoms other than taking ovulation inducation medications. I've always been on BCP to regulate my periods while I wasnt TTC. I wonder whether a low sugar/carb diet would help me even though I am not overweight and am not IR.
GL everyone!
Dx PCOS, annovulatory
Follistim + trigger + IUI = BFP
12/16 missed m/c discovered at 12 weeks; d&c 12/19.
My angel baby will be in my heart forever.
3/23 Follistim + trigger + IUI = BFP
IT'S A GIRL!
From:
daves_sweetpea
Date: 10/2/2008 at 1:46 PM
My labs are always normal too. My RE was willing to put me on Met b/c I'm overweight, a little bit hairy, and zitty, then he was all for the met once he saw my ovaries. He also told me to eat helthy carbs and try to avoid bread/flour products as much as possible (even whole wheat) He also pushes exercise.
My bio
From:
katieranck2202
Date: 10/2/2008 at 6:09 PM
Well, I am onto my next cycle, so I am back onto 100mg of clomid. No big deal, just have to be more careful of watching for fertile signs.
qotd: pcos is a syndrome so all you can do is treat the symptoms. You need to watch your weight and your sugar levels (if not IR now, needs checked once a year) to keep away from diabetes. If left untreated, pcos can lead to diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer because it never goes away completely and you will have to live with it for the rest of your life.
Katie
PCOS since May 2005
*PCOS bio*
*Cold Hands, Warm Heart*
From:
militarywife2b
Date: 10/2/2008 at 7:05 PM
Not too much on the updates waiting for the finacial information for our upcoming IVF cycle in November and waiting for AF to get this party started.
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From:
HarleyQ8
Date: 10/2/2008 at 8:35 PM
Update: I am on week 2 of Met. I am definitley having some SE but nothing as bad as I expected...yet.
QOTD: I dont have anything to add to previous pp...the whole thing is still pretty confusing to me.
Diag w/PCOS in 06...Diag w/MFI 9/08
TTC starting 9/08...
IVF w/ICSI #1...almost cancelled 3x...BFP!