Hi All

[Aquafaerie]

This feels Like I should be at AA or something.

Hello my name is Aqua and I have PCOS. I was diagnosed when I was 23, but only after some Gyn told me I was menapausal, and scared the c**p out of me. I managed to have a little boy (he's now 10 ) on my 1st attempt on clomid after I lost about 3 stone, but I was a lot smaller then. I've tried a few times since, but cant get past 12 week. So I have decided that being blessed with just the one is good enough for me. I think I find it harder to loose weight than my friend who does not have PCOS, but I'll keep on going. Oh and after loosing some weight this time, my period has come back, not sure if thats due to the weight loss, or if it would have happened any way.

Well thats me, just wanted to say Hi

Aqua.

[annRN]

Hello & welcome.

I finally got my period on my own after being on Atkins for three weeks. I am keeping my fingers crossed that means I will actually ovulate this month. I seem to be having a less of the PCOS symptoms, in general, too. I am taking a couple different meds, so not sure if it is the Atkins, the drugs or a combination. Anyway, I feel better and my clothes are fitting better, so that is a start!

Ann

[Aquafaerie]

thanks Ann, good luck with the ovulation, have my fingers crossed for you. I normally have to have provera before I have a period, so mine is looking like a good sign. I think my skin is looking clearer too.

[annRN]

Me too! I have had to take Provera for every fertility cycle I have done so are. Too much provera... The period I had in April was the first one I had without Provera since June of 2006. Yay!

Looks like you have a great start on your weight loss! Good job. You are right, it is harder for us PCOSers. We don't metabolize food normally and the hyperinsulinemia leads to cravings for carbs and hunger in general. Good for you for sticking with it anyway!