PCOS and Phentermine

[Radine]

these posts are so very interesting and informative! thanks for sharing your knowledge! i also have PCOS, it was almost the last diagnosis...it was like the pieces of the puzzle fell into place for my family doc. i love him and trust him completely, he has helped me thru some hard times. in 1985 pregnant with our second son i developed gestational diabetes(blood sugar levels went back to normal after delivery), my mom and dad both have diabetes... next was the hypothyroidism, i take synthroid for that. 1988 after son number three was born, my monthly cycles went haywire, they were so long & heavy it was scary! gyno tried several different bc pills and other meds, nothing worked, resulting in hysteryctomy at age 36,(as per a gyno) next diagnosis was insulin resistance after a 20 lb weight gain in less than 6 months, started metformin 500 mg twice a day. thankfully the only bad side effect i have is if i take it on an empty stomach, i know the consequences, but dummy me...still happens every once in a while

I have always been active, and never really overweight, had stayed about 130-135 for many years! and other than a dr pepper addiction have always eaten healthy. Despite working out 3 to 5 times per week, i was unable to lose even a pound of this weight, matter of fact, i gained more its really hard when nothing in your closet fits! its very sad and makes you feel outta control! weighing in at 179 lbs in june was when family doc decided to try the phen. he recommend that i try about 1200 calorie diet, exercise (preferrably jogging) at least 6 days a week and continue the thyroid meds, metformin and phen. oh, and in 2004 my mom passed away, i fell into a very dark depression and was taking effexor, just got off those about 2 months ago, that type of antidepressant causes weight gain! of course!!

as of today i have lost only about 16 lbs since june 07' i am really pretty satisfied with it tho, seems like lately i have hit a plateau, but i will not let this get the best of me!!! its not some of the great weight loss as some of the others on this board, but with the health issues i face, i have earned every last lost ounce i know i have a ways to go, but as long as i can see some progress i will keep fighting the fight! its amazing that losing just 16 lbs has made painful knees and lower back pain almost non existant!

i am sorry you all have to deal with these issues, but its comforting to know that i am not the only one with these same health issues and when i want to "waaa waaa" i know you will know what i am feeling and why i love this forum and the ladies here are the greatest...thanks to all of you that share your knowledge and lend an ear...have a great weekend

[chika]

Ok would like to add my name to the list of those whom have the PCOS monster

[chika]

I would like to add my name to the list of PCOS'ers. I am new.

[Rachelneeds2lose]

i think i have PCOS as well. My family doc said i may have them since i took a blood test and it was neg for pregnancy. Maybe it is endometreosis, who knows. But anyway... i have always had a problem with loosing weight until phentermine. i am so happy with it but im worriedi may have a big problem with this pelvic pain and random spotting... any suggestions or comments

[AMANDA77]

I have read all the posts in this fourm.

I looked to see if you have any contact information but you don't. If you ever come back on this site please drop me a message where I can email you.

I have pcos... and I have had it longer than I can remember.
I didn't realize how much it would effect my life when I was diagonised with PCOS, but now being 30years old and being married for the second time with no children and still not getting my periods regularly has been really hard for me. I don't feel like a normal female anymore. I feel like I am going to be coming back on here at 40 still no kids and probably no husband either.
The PCOS has made me into a person I dont want to be. I always feel very agrivated and often fight with my husband for no reasons. I know that it is the hormones,,, but GOD will it ever stop. I take metoformin 500 one a day, I should be taking more but I get so sick when I take it like everyone else. I am going to try to take it more because I am at a point where I feel so lonely and really want to have just one baby. I also am taking phen one a day. I started 2 months ago and have lost only 7 pounds, but its better than nothing.
I would like to know if any other ladies are going through the same thing I am and if we can support each other every step of the way. I would also like to know if anyone went through what I am going through and got pregnant? And if so how did you do it?
I take provera too get my period without it I don't get it at all. Some months I take it and some I don't. I just hate having to take provera just to get my period when everyone is just getting it... Many people on metoformin are getting the period regular but I am not. I don't know what I am doing wrong. But I really need some help.
I wish for everyone in here the best and I wish that if you have been diagnoised like me to do the things you are told to do by the doctor because in the long run you will have a harder time getting pregnant and many other things come along with that.
Good luck everyone!

[aerinl]

hi just thought i would let you know my experience with phenteramine it actually curbed by appetite i didn't want to eat which i thought hey im not eating and have energy so obviously ive got to be losing weight well being on it for a month i actually gained four pounds well i was devestated so i work at a PT clinic and talked with a trainer and they told me since i had PCOS that i had an insulin deficiency which since ive been put on Metformin and with that deficiency me not eating regularly would send my body into a shock and store the food in return making me gain weight i have not since been on them but my conclusion if you have PCOS and taking phentaramine i would also talk to my doc about getting on Metformin to regulate your insulin to keep your body moving slowly and actually been on Metformin for about 2 weeks and lost 4 Lbs so good luck out there!!!

[Mommy2Aaron]

I'm new on the board and have PCOS too, I do take 500mg Metformin for my PCOS daily, I was on 1000MG for my diabeties but my doctor took me off of it for that and left me on some for my PCOS. Its hard having high B/P,PCOS and being a diabetic while trying to loose weight its like i'm trying to win a loosing battle at times but it can be done and I have faith and a very supportive family and doctor and I can't ask for anything more. Well yeah I can but we won't go there today..lol

[Nursy Lori]

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1994. I took BC pills for 5 years to regulate my cycle. My OB/GYN put me on Metformin a couple of years ago to try and regulate them and help me lose weight. All it did was cause me to gain weight, so I stopped taking it. I'm hoping I have more luck with the Phen.

[Motown Girl]

I was diagnosis with PCOS and I just started on the Metformin last week. Whe I was taking it three times a day it would make me extremely sleepy, so the nurse suggested I start with one a day. Also when I was taking it last week it did curve my appetite, but this week its throwing my menstral cycle out of wack. My period is lasting longer. I started Sunday and I'm still on my cycle today, and its Thursday.

I want to ask does it make anyone sleepy?

Please Advise,
Motown

[Trisha B.]

I was diagnosed with PCOS 19 yers ago and managed to concieve two children without the help of fertility drugs. The first one was a fluke and the second one was right after because your body is tricked into a regular cycle for a short time after birth.
I have struggles with the side effects (missed periods, hairy upper lip and chin, weight gain and etc...) for so long that I do not know how much of my weight is PCOS or just being fat!

I have had Gastric Bypass 4 years ago and got down to 155 lbs for a short time. I did not stop my emotional eating therefore I know weigh 193.5 lbs again.
I am loving the feeling of being on the Phen but am sick and tired of stuggling my whole adult life ( and most of my childhhod) with my weight.

I really do believe that there are some people that can eat more calories and do less excerise then some and not have to worry about their weight. Unfortunatley I am NOT one of them.

I do not think tha DR's have made much strides in treating PCOS but if someone out there knows something that I do not, please share the knowledge!!! Any insight would be much appreciated.

Good luck to all in this journey...

[RChopkoj]

Well here is my story. I have been diagnosed since age 12 with hypothyroidism, I have been big my wholle life except for 3 years in High school when I lost weight thru weight watchers. My cycles have always been extremely irregular and I was always told it was because of my thyroid. That is until 5 years ago when a endroconoligst diagnosed me with PCOS and put me on Metformin then Spironolactone. I never had a problem getting pregnant unless you think it being to easy is an issue and I do not have excessive hair growth on my face etc. I never have had cyst on my ovaries either. I had a hard time agreeing with this doc because I never had heard of this before, she insited Thyroid problems don't mess with your cycle. I feel she was looking for a diognosis to throw at yet another over weight patient. I took the Metformin, went to weight watcher joined a gym worked my butt off and only lost 30 pound in 2 years. The spirinolactone had me leeding all the time (at least that is what my gynocoligist came up with after various test to see why I started spotting two weeks a month in addition tomy period) So seeing that I had no extra hair growth I stopped taking the Spiro. I continuied with the Metformin though, now fast forward to two years ago my weight lose stopped I felt sick all the time nauseas, sudden bouts of diarrea and my thyroid level keeps changing but not for the better. I never feel hungry and only eat for routine, for instance I have to cook for my family so I eat with them even though I don't feel hungry at all, I usually jsut eat 1 meal a day. Now forward to this year, in October I was rushed to the Er for sevre pain in my lower right abdomine, I was tested over and over while tere and once the Doc heard I was Diagnosed with PCOS he said "well you ruptured a cyst" even though I told them I had no cyst. Two days after I started bleeding irregulary again and went to the GYN figuring that if a cyst had ruptured this might be an issue. Well he looked me and the records from the hospital over and said there is no way I ruptured a cyst and if they had looked at there results in the hospital then the Docs at the hospital they would have seen that diagnosis was wrong. His answer it was a virus. QUACK!!! It was the worse pain I ever had and I have had three c-sections. I was very angry about this and went to my regular doc explained the whole thing and what does he say it wasn't a cyst but a folical that burst the cause ? He says the Metformin is causing me to produce too many eggs and that this will happen again. My solution so I won't ever have this horrible experience again? Stop the Metformin. Meanwhile though I was seeing a nutritionist who said my Metabloism is all screwed up (DUH !!!) and I never feel hungry cause my body has gotten used to not eating and that I cant' lose weight because my body thinks it is starving, at the same time as all this though my thyroid meds have been increased up to 375 micrograms the highest I have ever had and the doc can't get the meds right. I am sick to death of being overweight but I feel no doc is on my side, I am just another fat lazy person that doesn't know any better with a minimal IQ according to them. I am sick of being put on all kinds of meds that give me awful side effects and don't help the weight loss but throw my system into all kinds of trouble. My doc wants to put me on a deit pill now but I have a fear of taking something that is gonna have me in the bathroom all the time. Does Anyone have any advise? Thanks

Hi toobig,
I have PCOS as well. I was diagnosed when I was 18 and I went on metformin. It did make me sick when I first started taking it but I found that if you eat food with it, it will help and sickness goes away over time. I take 2,550 mg (850mg 3x day) a day of metformin and I used to be heavier than this but with exercise and eating healthy I lost 30 pounds.
I read your post and wanted to respond. First, do not despair. You are not fat and lazy with a minmal IQ. You are reaching out for support and trying to better your situation. There is hope. Have you read jacys post about PCOS earlier in this thread? I would like to highly recommend that post for it is extremely informative. I think that you should see a new endocrinologist for your hypothyrodism and PCOS. I see one in Syracuse as well and a holistic doc and am very happy with them. If I may ask, which docs are you seeing now for your PCOS and thyroid? I have been to many and could perhaps help with a recommendation for Syracuse, NY if you would like.
I don't think that you should stop your metformin, but perhaps talk to someone that specializes in PCOS about lowering the dose so you won't be in pain. I know I am not a doctor. However, it is very important to eat enough so that your metabolism does not get messed up. Maybe that's why your thyroid and metabolism are having problems. All these are connected. I would recommend researching PCOS (google it) and find out as much as you can about hypothyrodism through research as well. I also know from my doc that your that your thyroid has a huge part in how your body manages weight. However, it is essential to eat properly and to eat enough calories spread out during the day. I think you should ask your nutritionist about that. May I ask, are you still exercising? That helps metabolism as well and would of course help with weight loss. I think it is important to find an exercise that we each like and make sure to do it regularly. I like yoga and running and dancing.
I looked up PCOS on a medical website and it said that a symptom of PCOS could be mild to severe lower pelvic pain.
I think that you should find a doctor that, again, specializes in endocrinology/PCOS and go from there. You might consider starting fresh with just one medical doctor that supports you and do your research and also as jacy said a naturopath to help you holistically in conjunction with the metformin. Then you would not have to worry about taking the wrong meds or too many meds or bad side effects from them, for there would be fewer meds to deal with if you let no one but a really good endocrinologist and holistic doc treat you. I think sometimes we have to look at things holistically AND medically.
Remember, there is hope. You will be ok. I have been there and felt out of control and not known what doc was right and why what med was doing which effect. (No offense) But I think we need to take control of our destiny and educate ourselves through a LOT of research and not be afraid to ask for second opinions. I kept looking until I found a good PCOS doc to treat me and additionally found another holistic one to learn more about my body and why all this was happening. Feel free to post feedback or PM me and we can chat.
God Bless,
RChopkoj

[disneybride]

WOW I MUST SAY THAT AFTER READING ABOUT ALL OF THIS AND HEARING WHAT EVERYONE HAS TO SAY IT IS MAKING ME WONDER IF I SHOULD BE TESTED FOR IT. I MEAN I HAVE STRUGGLED WITH WEIGHT PROBLEMS EVER SINCE I WAS YOUNG BUT NOW IT IS WORSE THAT EVER AND I HAVE THE FACIAL HAIR THING GOING ON ALONG WITH SKIN TAGS. BUT HOW DO THEY TEST SOMEONE TO SEE IF THEY HAVE IT? IS IT JUST BLOOD TESTS OR ULTRASOUNDS? AND IF YOU ARE DIAGNOSED WITH IT DO YOU HAVE TO STAY ON THAT MEDICATION FOREVER?? I'M VERY INTERESTED...

[bookdiva]

Ditto. Diagnoed in 1991, had my one and only child in 1992, hysterectomy in 1995, Insulin Ressistant in 1999. Doc is checking my thyroid, again. It has always been low but not low enough. She says if it is not hypothyroidism we can try phentermine. Will find out in a couple of days.

[leigh981]

i too have PCOS and i hate that it controls my whole life. i've been married for almost 2 years, and we have been trying to get pregnant since we got married, and b/c of the PCOS. i take 500mg of metformin 2x daily and on day 5-9 of my cycle of take clomid. i was having to take provera to start my period, it is so discouraging! all i want to do is give my husband a family, and i feel i can't provide that for him.

this past month i took some time off trying to conceive to try and lose some weight, hoping that would help, thats when i started phen. i don't want to be on phen when i get pregnant, i don't know if there is any side effects when getting pregnant on phen, but i know i have a higher chance of miscarrage b/c of the PCOS and i don't want to add to that. i think a miscarrage would distroy me...and my husband.

well this month i got my period on my own, without the provera. this suprised me b/c i thought the phen would mess with my period. i have only lost 11 lbs so far, just about 5% of my weight. i don't know if i want to stop phen and try to conceive this month, or if i want to just ignore this new cycle and continue w/ the phen.

i hate how this just consumes my every thought and action. i have friends younger than me, who are getting pregnant left and right...if i have to hear "so when are you going to start a family" one more time, i think i'll scream.

[syl2008]

I also have PCOS.. I have had it since i was a teenager. I am 38 years old with 2 kids.. I conceived my son quickly after getting of the pill in 1998... my daughter was another story.. i had 2 miscarriages b4 her.. I too was on metformin.. but it did not help me.. PCOS has so many stages.. some can conceive, others can't, some are able to menstruate others can't, some lose weight others don't... bc i had 2 miscarriages i started doing lots of research, i found that i was able to conceive but not hold the baby... once i new i was pregnant.. (very in tune with my body) i quickly started taken progesterone inserts for the first trimester.. this helps your progesterone levels... progesterone is the hormone that helps you carry a baby.. due to my lack of menstruation i don't produce much progesterone.. anyways... by my second trimester my progesterone levels were high enough to hold... also when u become pregnant ur placenta starts creating more of this hormone.. anyways..i had my daughter.... 8 pounds 6 ounces... a year after she was born.. i started getting lower abdominal pain.. not knowing what this was.. i went to the ob for an ultrasounds.. she told me i had PCOS and nothing else was abnormal.. i did more research finding that natural progesterone cream help alleviate the pain... so a month ago i started the natural progesterone cream.. which has helped me with my pain.. well just wanted to post and share my story so woman who are in somewhat my situation that are able to conceive but not hold a baby.. can talk to their obgyn about progesterone insert... I thank the LORD each day for my kids... Good Luck.. oh i have been on phen for 1 week and have lost 6 pounds... about 50 to go..

[YANIE]

Hello ladies

Lots of dialogue on this topic! I have been diagnosed with PCOS since 2007. I was prescribed Metformin then, I lost weight,b ut stopped taking it because it made feel funny. Well I gained the weight back and then some. This year I started phen in May, lost 13. June started taking Avandia(diabetic med that regulates blood sugar, due to being insulin resistant) My insurance did not cover this med. My doctor placed me back on Met mid June and now, I have lost double the weight. July I started taking spirolactone to regulate hormone levels. Spirolactone, is similar to a water pill. As of today, I am 34 lbs lighter. This is the most weight I have ever lost! PCOS, is not a pleasure, but it is manageable. Just eat carbs that are easy for the body to break down. Try not to have a high carb diet. As a matter of fact, I read where Metformin, gives us an aversion to particular foods....like sweets!

[jrk84]

I found out I had PCOS 3 months ago. Metformin doesnt do anything for me in the weight dept. I have actually put on weight since I've been on it.
I have taken Phentermine back in Oct - January of last year and in those 4 months I lost 35 pounds. That was before I new I have PCOS. Anyways I have been trying to get pregnant for the last year. My dr. started me on provera to start a period and then Clomind to make me ovulate. I did the meds for 3 months and still not pregnant but still putting on weight slowly. So I'm taking off all the meds to just chill cuz I am soooo stressed out from constantly getting negative pregnancy test every month. I cant take much more.
So I was wondering if I get back on Phentermine to help me loos some more weight while I'm not trying to get pregnant will it hurt to keep taking the Metformin at the same time?

[happycamper2002]

I also have PCOS. I stopped the Met a couple weeks before starting Phen but as always you should check with your doctor. The good news...sometimes losing weight is enough to start menstruating normally and yes, getting pregnant! Phen might be just the help you need!
I realize this is not a PCOS site but please check out ChiralBalance.com and Google the clinical trials done on d-chiro-inositol. I took the dchiro from chiral balance after not having a period for 9 months...two weeks later I had one! I've lost weight,, the sever cramping has subsided, my mood is up and I'm ready to try and get pregnant. Phen is great for the weight loss but d-chiro-inositol can help most women with all the other side effects of PCOS including infertility. Good luck!

[happycamper2002]

Please read the studies on d-chiro-inositol on women with PCOS. The pharmacuetical companies won't produce it becuase there is not enough money in it...there's only one place I know of to buy it. It's very expensive but in my case, very effective. I get reg. periods for the first time in my life, I lost weight, I felt better, happier..more energy and am now going for the gold (trying to get pregnant). I am confident for the first time in my life that I can be "normal" thanks to D-chiro-inositol.
If the price of the supplements scares you, you can eat buckwheat farinetta (whole buckwheat flour) by making muffins and pancakes. It's the food with the most d-chiro but you have to eat a lot of it to get the same mg as the pills. Good luck!

[happycamper2002]

My doctor said it's like putting a puzzle together. Your doctor will review your mentruation history for irregularity, probably suggest a pelvic ultrasound to look for cysts . I was nervous about the ultrasound but it was a piece of cake! The doctor will also want to talk about any history of depression, abnormal body hair growth and possible thinning hair on your head. After discussing your diet and amount of excercise, a good doctor will piece it all together and let you know if you have PCOS or not. Another way they diagnose is by treating for it (with Metformin or hormone therapy) and if it works, there ya go. I've posted this a couple times already but d-chiro-inositol is the best treatment for PCOS with no side effects like prescription drugs.

[kellyxmarie]

I have been diagnosed with PCOS since I was 17, am now 24. When I was first diagnosed I was on Metformin for about 2 - 3 years. It did even out my testosterone levels and helped with the loss of hair. I went off of it for a long time and my doctor gave me a prescription for it back in September, I started it some time in November and was on it for about 2-3 weeks. I was tired of the bathroom problems so I came off of it. I just went back the 29th and asked him to prescribe me Phen. He said he only wanted me on it short term, so I have to go see him 1/27. I just started the Phen today (1/1) and I'm hoping it will work. I'm not sure if I will conjoin it with the the Met or not.

[ntr_lovr]

So, did you know when they say on the BC commercials that bc increases the risk for blood clots, they aren't kidding? I had NO IDEA how much the risk for blood clot is increased.

When I was 13, I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, and my family doc, who was awesome, said that I may grow out of it, or it may become more complicated when I get older.

When I was 19, I went to my doc, who was different, since I was at the university and my family doc was no longer around. I was suffering from severe periods, with cramping and sickness that was incapacitating for several days at a time. My new doc (at the university clinic) recommended putting me on depo-provira, the 3-month shot. I was on that for 3 years, and in that time I gained 80 lbs. The only response I got from the doc was to stop eating so much junk. That didn't go over well with me.

When I was 23/24, I found a new doc, ob-gyn, who said I had PCOS, and she put me on a metformin / bc combo. As to losing weight, I managed to lose about 15 lbs that first year, but then my body stopped, it wouldn't go any further. After 3 years of watching my struggle on my own, she sent me to a bariatric weighloss clinic. The weightloss clinic put me on an ultra-low calorie diet that was way too expensive. After about 3 months, I had only lost 7lbs, my body was rejecting this method, just as it had rejected every other starndard method of weightloss. I continued taking the metformin throughout, but it made me so sick, when I was on the ultra-low calorie diet (definitely not a recommended combo).

Shortly thereafter, my migraines started getting really bad. They actually were testing me for MS, because of the damage the migraine did to my brain tissue. So, I went through a whole series of trials to find the "right" migraine meds. At this point, I was so focused on the migraines, that the weight loss went by the wayside. I could only handle one health crisis at a time. I finally found that topamax had the least amount of negative side effects, after about 5 or 6 different meds. I've been on it ever since, and take it religiously.

So, at that point, I was taking bc, metformin, and topamax. Then I busted up my knee for the first time last spring (2008). I was a little slow on the recovery, and despite my meds, packed on another 25 lbs, because I was extremely limited on what I could do. I was getting back into the swing of things again in the fall 2008, only to reinjure my knee over christmas. The doc sent me to a surgeon, and the surgeon told me that she would give me some in-home pt to see if the swelling would go down, to avoid surgery. After a month with no progress, it seemed that surgery was imminent.

As I got ready for surgery, she asked if I was on bc. Yes. Ok, so, they decided I needed an aircast that would pump air and put pressure on the knee after surgery, to prevent clotting. No one said I should go off the bc, so, I didn't. I was working really hard to stick to taking my pills like I need to. Since the surgery wasn't "that big of a deal" they talked about the potential of a blood clot, but no one told me what to look for.

Ten days after surgery, I was admitted to the hospital ER in an almost dead state. I was put in the ICU upon being admitted to the hospital, because they didn't know if I was going to make it. What they could only define as a "fluke", almost killed me. By the time I was admitted to the ER, my lips and mouth were blue, my finger nails were blue, and I couldn't move without being short of breath. I had somehow developed a DVT (blood clot) that was 14 inches long in my leg, and bilateral PE (clotting in both lungs). I was on oxygen, and in so much pain that they were shooting me up with morphine every 2 hours.

The "fluke" that they told me about, they also called "perfect storm" like conditions. Because I was overweight and on birth control, my risk was already elevated. It didn't help that I wasn't moving around as much as I needed to be, because of my bum knee. The surgery was the tipping point.

So, upon being released from the hospital, I've been back to my doc, and part of my PCOS therapy the bc is gone, for good. From what I've been reading from some of the old posts, good ridence. But that is what I was told, 6 years ago about how it was supposed to be treated. I don't necessarily get my monthy "visitor" in any regular basis. I mean, before surgery, I had had 1 visit in a year's time. And they had me on bc to force me to have it more regularly, which didn't work very well. I suspect the stress of the hospitalization, and the new drugs in my system has changed it up a bit, because I've been getting one about every 5-6 weeks. But, wow, I'm back to my 19-year-old days. I'm in so much pain when it comes. The only thing missing is the migraine (thankfully).

So, I've seen some posts with topamax, metphormin, and phen... and it seems that these don't seem to interact poorly with each other? (depending on the person, I guess.) today is my first day on phen. I also have another list of drugs that I'm on because of my clots/surgery, which includes coumadin and a water pill to reduce the swelling from the leg where the clot is.

A part of me is feeling over drugged, but at least three of those listed above are essential for my daily function. The prospect of almost not making it to my 30th birthday (this past sunday) really scared the bejesus out of me. At this point, I'm admitting I need help, and can't do it on my own. I've thought for the last 10 years I could do it on my own, but when I tipped the scale on 300 after surgery, I was not a happy camper.

And now, its just as bad. I mean, I'm slowly getting my walking ability back, but I don't have my lung capacity back. My doc said it could be at least a year before I'm back to where I was in terms of being able to exercise. Despite being overweight, I've always been in decent shape. I used to play soccer, do karate, and go hiking/biking all of the time. Now I can't walk 2 blocks without getting winded. This is all because of the PE not my own laziness, but it doesn't help with morale. I mean, even up until I went into surgery, I was still going to the gym and doing laps in the pool several times a week, since it was about the only thing I could do without lots of pain. Now, I have to stop and catch my breath after every second lap, which is better than what it was at first (every length).

The coumadin complicates things, because of the limitations on diet.

If there is anyone out there who's had similar struggles, I'd love to hear more about the progress you've made. Reading through this forum has given me a little more hope today.

Unfortunately, I won't get to utilize remedies such as Saw palmetto, because it would react poorly with the coumadin...

[LynW]

Just wanted to say that I also have PCOS, take Metformin and just started Phen (also hypothyroid and endometriosis)! I'm actually hopeful for the first time. I'm an administrator on a website for PCOS and if you want to learn more here's the addy

www.pcosworldwidesupport.com

It's a great site and it looks like there are a few women on here with lots of questions. Up to 10% of women have this so the more we get the word out the better! If you're diagnosed with PCOS you are at a greater risk for many types of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and many more. Let's all lose this damn weight and get healthier!

[clwry1027]

Yes! Thank GOD there are others w/ PCOS that I can talk to! :cries: Since the beginning of 2008 to beginning of 2010 I had irregular to no period at all, this concerned me so I immediately made an appointment to my GYN & from May 2008 to June 2009 my GYN had me on everything from different types of birthcontrols to progesterone. I started to become depressed & discouraged b/c my Husband & I were wanting to get pregnant & all of our families & friends would constantly ask us "so when are you guys going to have a little one" & it would make me even more depressed. I started dreading taking pregnancy tests b/c the big bold words "NOT PREGNANT" would just bring me to tears everytime & all my Husband could do was just hold me & tell me "It's okay, it'll happen we just have to keep trying." My GYN thought that by putting me on all of these different medicines, eventually my period would become regular again. I didn't like it at all, I would rather find the most natural way to regulate my body then be on all types of medicines so I told him I was going to discontinue the birthcontrol, & plus my Husband & I were planning on children soon, so I didn't want any of that to affect me. June of 2009 my GYN retired & I was replaced w/ another GYN. The first appointment I had w/ him he told me that I weighed 250lbs & that my body weight should be 155lbs & he was absolutely positive that my Husband was thinking "I want the 155lbs Crystal back" I was enraged by this. I weighed 155lbs in 05-06 when I was a Jr/Sr in High School, & My Husband & I didn't even know eachother then. During my Pelvic Exam (yes, during!) he informed me that I had PCOS & that I was not ovulating at all, & immediately asked me If I still wanted to continue w/ child bearing in my future. I probably gave him the weirdest look when I replied "um, of course?" After several tests & visits to my "New & Rude GYN" he confirmed that I did have PCOS & that the only symptoms/traits I showed of having PCOS were the "Apple shaped body & Inability to lose weight" He told me that the only way my Husband & would ever be able to have children was through INVITRO & to lose weight & to stick w/ a strict diet. After that visit I never went back, his harsh incompassionate words will forever haunt me. I still continued to take my Metformin, & I tried practicing better eating habits & eating healthier foods & I was slowly loosing weight. I told my self that maybe if I lose the weight everything will go away & then my Husband & I could try getting pregnant. In January of 2010 I decided to try something else out of desperation, I had kept hearing my Mother in Law & several others talk about this Diet Doctor that prescribed these pills that made you drop weight like crazy & so I drove 2 hours, waited in a line w/ about 30 other women & eventually got in to see the doctor. He weighed me (i was 235lbs) he took my blood pressure, & blood samples, called in a prescription of phentermine, gave me a sheet of paper w/ his instructions, & told me if my test results showed my thyroid being even the slightest bit off he would mail me a prescription for thyroid medicine & it was & he did. Since January 2010 I've been taking my Metformin, my Phen, & my Thyroid meds & as of right now (i weighed my self this morning) I am 202lbs. I have had a regular period since I've been on Phentermine & my other meds, & I no longer have border line diabetes. My Husband & I are still trying to get pregnant & we're not giving up! Please Keep us in your thoughts & prayers. (:

[soon2bdominicangrl]

I bumped this thread again to see if there were anymore women on this forum who suffer from PCOS and to see how they control it/or how successful they have been at weight loss and fertility issues..... I was diagnosed officially two years ago, but I suspected at least 6 years ago that something wasn't right; I just had really crappy doctors in the past who just told me that I'm lazy and ate too much and refused to listen when I tried explaining some of the other things I've gone thru. My current Dr started me on Metformin in 2009 after my 3rd miscarriage when he found out that I was a borderline diabetic and I went from 204 lbs to 189lbs in a couple of months, and once I started on Phentermine(the first time) II got down to 175lbs. I stopped taking the Metformin when it started to bring my blood sugar down too much, and only took the Phentermine for 2 months. I stayed on my diet and lost another 12lbs before I became sick and regained most of what I had lost.... So, here I am, starting over again. Hopefully I can lose my weight this time and reach my goal; I'm dating a wonderful guy and I would love to be able to give him children sometime in the near future.

[Sara Kelly Sue Shay]

PCOS since I was 16. Met, Spiro, and Phen since December 2010 and I am down fifty pounds. I have also been on the Metabolism Miracle diet since December 2010. Low Carb at 25 grams a day for 8 weeks to reset your organs. Then 55-100 grams until you have lost all you want. Maintenance step is next and it is a diet that breaks the carbs, lean protein, and good fats into 33% of total diet sections.

[barkrichards]

I have always had a issue with shedding pounds until apettite supressants. I am so satisfied with it but I am worried. I may have a big issue with this pelvic pain.