What Is Your PCOS Success Story?
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a challenging disorder. We don't pretend to "have all the answers". Perhaps you have a solution or an experience that helped you deal with PCOS, preferably in a natural, healthy way.
Will you share it with us? Do you know something or have you had an experience that you feel would be helpful or valuable to other women?
We passionately believe that we can all learn from each other…and help support each other.
The purpose of this page is to provide a method for women with any degree of polycystic ovary syndrome to connect with each other. We hope to tap into the "collective wisdom" of all of you!
Click here to see what other women have said.
Do You Have a Success Story to Share?
If you have a success story to share, please let us know! We're especially interested in stories of women who have successfully used diet, exercise, natural therapies, or dietary supplements to reduce PCOS-related problems.
You're also welcome to share a photo of yourself, your baby, or any photo helpful or of interest to others.
What Others Have Said
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
On my way to better health in spite of PCOS
I have been diagnosed with PCOS since 2001. When I first found out the doctor basically said: "you have something called PCOS and you will need to stay ...
Success with Vitamin D, Overcame PCOS Naturally
I was diagnosed with PCOS after stopping the birth control pill and 9 months later my periods had not returned.
After doing a lot of research I questioned ...
And the PCOS Saga continues
When I was ten years old, I started to develop the velvety dark skin in my underarm area as well as very dark and dry elbows.
It wasn't until I was ...
Is vitex really that effective?
Hi girls! I have had PCOS for awhile now and am trying to get it under control with the help of exercise and a good diet.
I'm contemplating about whether ...
Despondent over PCOS
Hi I am 16 years old and have been diagnosed with PCOS. I first got my period when I was 9 years old and after the first 3 months I began to have extremely ...
24 year old trying to conceive
I recently turned 24 and I was diagnosed with pcos last year after only having a period a couple of times a year.
I my obgyn prescribed prometrium ...
Am a desperate case from Mauritius
This is not a success story!!
Hi, my name is Leena, just turned 28 and from Mauritius.
This website is sure a blessing and am delighted to have ...
86 Days of Weight Loss Success and Still Going Strong
I had to write in to share my success at this point.
Today is the 86th day I've been on the The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility -- and ...
Your PCOS stories have been my encouragement
Hello, my name is Samantha. I am currently 19. I was diagnosed with PCOS a couple of months ago. Before this, I had never heard of it.
I started my ...
I have PCOS, happy but confused with diet results
Hello Everyone ,
My name is Daisy and I have PCOS.
I was diagnosed when I was 23 years old, I am now 27.
My doctor told me that the only way ...
I Need Help
I know that this is supposed to be a success story but I don't have one.
I guess I hope this site will lead me to the answers and give me the support ...
PCOS, 35 and hoping for a miracle
I was diagnosed with PCOS several years ago and have always been a yo-yo dieter, (a month ago I was 5'7" and 290 lbs).
I got my first period at 12 ...
I'm Overweight...Can you give me Suggestions???
So I am almost 30, I have been diagnosed with PCOS for about 3 yrs. I've tried Metformin, Glucophage, and Clomid. I can cycle with these, just can't get ...
Never Give Up, Found Tiny Light in Middle of Darkness
Hi, I am Mongolian and 30 years old. Unfortunately I have exactly same problems since 14years old, like irregular period, infertility, gaining weight, extremely ...
It Was Like a Light Bulb Went On...
I've struggled with my weight for most of my life but once I hit my late 20s I really started to pack on the pounds and found it really hard to lose weight....
No Need to Lose Hope....A Few Simple Suggestions
Hi I'm Cecile 30 yrs old!! I'll been married last march 2008. I'll been diagnosed PCOS last October 8 2007. I had no idea about PCOS.
Only the details ...
7 Years of Infertility until Metformin
I was 22 years old when I was diagnosed with infertility and no real explanation of the reason other than abnormal hormone levels.
The only fertility ...
22 with 7 Years of PCOS - It's Time to Get a Grip
I don't have a success story as of yet but i have had 7 years of pain and feel like a freak.
I just found this site and it is finally great to find ...
Trusted My Instincts, Took Natural Approach to PCOS
I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 21 (1994) after years of wondering why I had excess body and facial hair, oily skin and irregular periods. The ...
Pregnant at last
I would just like to tell you a "success story" that may give other women hope. Here goes.
I have not had a natural period since 1996 when I was ...
There is hope!
My name is Ashley and I am 23 years old with PCOS. I really did not know what PCOS was. I just thought I was cursed and was meant to be a boy.
It ...
First Regular Period with Vitex 750
Wow, I have been taking it for 1 month now, 2 pills a day. I have never in my life had a regular period. But this month I did.
It only lasted 8 days;...
PCOS Frustration, Starting Diet Today
Hi, my name is crystal. I have had PCOS for 12 years+. I have been married for 11 years. We have tried to conceive with multiple drugs prescribed by my ...
POCS, weight loss, failed treatment, broken heart, metformin and then OMG
Have i grabbed your attention? When I first found out I had PCOS all i wanted to do is read stories of real life people what there symptoms were, how ...
PCOS at 18 years old. My success story
When I was 18 (2005) I went to the doctor to see why I was having all the pain in my abdomen and huge blood clots when I had my cycle. I was told after ...
PCOS and Weight Loss
Hi everyone,
My name is Morgann and I am 21 years old going on 22 in June. I remember once reading about PCOS ...
Healthier Diet Worked for Me, Pills Did Not
I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 21 (1994) after years of wondering why I had excess body and facial hair, oily skin and irregular periods.
The ...
Ovarian Cysts Disappeared after Taking Selenium
Thank you so very much for the article on selenium. I've recently been diagnosed with PCOS.
On January 11th, I had an ultrasound that showed my polycystic ...
Pregnant, Thanks to Organic Diet and Progesterone Cream
We are pregnant! I am currently 13 weeks. The baby is healthy and we haven't had any complications so far. This is our first pregnancy after 6 years of ...
Recent PCOS Diagnosis and Spearmint Tea Comment
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PCOS ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO AFTER MANY YEARS OF HAVING IRREGULAR PERIODS. I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE I FIRST GOT MY MENSTRUAL CYCLE....
Better diet, exercise, Glucopage, ovarian drilling lead to more regular cycles, weight loss
Hello to all my PCOS Sisters. I am 34 years old and I found out I had PCOS when I was 17 years old. When I was 13 I started my period, and at first all ...
Getting pregnant without knowing I had PCOS (although the doctors did)
(Ed. note: This is a heart-felt story of a woman whose doctor did not tell her she had PCOS.)
I was 19 years old and married to a sailor. I had very ...
Persevere with healthy lifestyle for PCOS.... it's worth it
I am a 30yr old woman who made important lifestyle changes in support of wellness and beating PCOS in 2004.
Since following the Insulin Resistance ...
TTC, Not complete success yet, but a start!
(Ed. summary: "2 weeks after I started the supplements and 1 week after I started walking I started my period!")
Hello all!
I am 23 and DH and I ...
Life with PCOS, Will Fight to Get What I Want
Hi I'm 22 years old and four days ago I was diagnosed with PCOS, I felt as if a part of me had died and the world had stopped.
As of now I am still ...
I Need Help with Depression and PCOS
I was 11 years old when I was diagnosed with PCOS.
I had menstrual periods that were so heavy I would pass blood clots the size of my fist. I was in ...
PCOS Success
(Summary: After realizing she had PCOS, Bonnie used natural treatments to restore her cycle and have a successful pregnancy. She describes what she did ...
Stay Positive about Conceiving...It Helps
I'm a lean PCOS case. I have always been lean but suffered from acne, excess hair growth, and terrible mood swings.
I was trying to conceive for ...
Vitex, Why Didn't I Find You Before?
(Summary: I totally feel in control of things and wholeheartedly suggest taking chasteberry pills for PCOS. It definitely is helping me.)
My name ...
Metformin helps lean women with pcos!
Hello! The latest newsletter article claims that Metformin may not help lean women with PCOS! I don't agree with that!
I am lean, non diabetic, having ...
unexpected....to say the least...was it vitex or exercise?
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant a little over 6 years. I was diagnosed with pcos about 5 years ago. Recently my husband & I started ...
I Almost Gave Up...
How did I gain control over PCOS? Well honestly, I bought the Natural Diet Solution for PCOS book...it opened my eyes to how and why my body was behaving ...
Just Started Metformin and Better Diet
I have had PCOS for the past 6years when they found my right ovary covered in ovarian cysts, I had my right ovary removed 6 months before my 21st birthday....
Discovered What Foods Relieved My PCOS
Wow, I was amazed to even find this site. I was diagnosed when I was 16. The doctor's told me the side effects of PCOS were:
1. That most people with ...
Making Excellent Progress with Healthy PCOS Diet
I have been on this diet for 7 weeks as of 8/27/07. In that 7 weeks I have lost a total of 44 pounds, plus many inches and I have had 2 periods, as well ...
Depression from PCOS
I am 17, I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 and I had open surgery when I was 15 and had two large cysts removed and I still have both my ovaries....
Mild Success So Far with PCOS but Have Found New Hope
This past March, I suffered a devastating miscarriage at 10.5 weeks. I had previously suffered 2 losses and one premature birth, so I now qualified for ...
My Doctor Did Not Warn Me about PCOS
I was diagnosed just over a year ago in 2006. I was not told what PCOS is. Now I want to have a baby and realizing how serious this is. I'm so upset ...
Other Women's Success with PCOS Inspired Me
My trouble started when I was 15 years old. I never had regular periods, and when they did come they would last from 2 weeks to 1 month, passing huge blood ...
Gluten Free Diet Relieved My PCOS Symptoms
I was never tested for PCOS but I strongly believe I have it. A couple of weeks ago, after eating a high carbohydrate meal (wheat) I felt terrible. Being ...
Scared about PCOS but Happy
Hi, I'm 16 years old and realised that I suffer from PCOS since February. When I first found out I was upset, depressed and didn't really want to talk ...
Honey a Treatment for PCOS?
Hi, this is Rumana. I've been married for one year now but still not pregnant. I thought it's going to be as easy as it is for everyone around me. But ...
Naturopathy Led to Pregnancy
This is a successful story of mine. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 25 years of age though it was there years before without diagnosed. I was having ...
Homeopathy rebalanced my body - no longer have polycystic ovaries!!
I wish to share a positive story - I had irregular periods from when they first began, when 27 years, went to the GP as feeling extremely tired & depressed ...
My Success Story with PCOS & Pregnancy
Since I was a teenager I've always suffered from irregular periods.
My mom took me to several doctors and their only solution was "the pill", but ...
Found out I may have PCOS, Am Losing Weight
I am 28yrs old and was married 8 months ago. I had all the symptoms and no idea.
I knew I needed to lose weight I was at my heaviest 252 lbs wow I ...
A Few Things that Worked for Me (Including Ayurveda, Sleep, Vaniqa)
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Hi,
I'm sure you all know the shit that goes with PCOS and the shit from going to doctor to doctor, and the shit of spending all your wages on just ...
PCOS, Trying to Conceive
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I am 25,married for 2 years. Was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17.
Hardly took notice of it, as not getting periods regularly seemed like a boon.
But ...
Diagnosed with PCOS Today, but Blessed
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Hello ladies,
I am so thankful that this site exists. I just got diagnosed with PCOS today.
I feet calm at points and very overwhelmed at ...
Chanda's Baby
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The pictures of the other babies on your website, born to mothers with PCOS is one of the biggest inspirations I had to keep motivated to fight for my ...
Diagnosed with PCOS at Age 16
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I'm Shannon and I'm 16, I started my periods when I was 11. After this they came every 3-4 months. I thought they would soon settle down and become a regular ...
I'm in a PCOS Gray Zone
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I'm 27 yrs. old and for the since hitting puberty I've had regular cycles until the fall of 2007 when my cycles stop occurring monthly. In February of ...
Diagnosed with PCOS and have pregnancy success!
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I had been on the pill since I was 17 years old. When I was 29, my husband and I started to try for a baby, so I ditched the pill.
To my surprise,...
Two Years of Unsuccessful Medical Fertility Treatment, Two Months of Vital Nutrients = 15 weeks Pregnant!
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Two Years of Unsuccessful Medical Fertility Treatment, Two Months of Vital Nutrients = 15 weeks Pregnant!
In 2004 I was diagnosed with PCOS, although,...
PCOS, In the Dark but Light at End of Tunnel
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Hi! I'm Vivian.
Since my first period I've always had very irregular periods (11 years of age) I would only get a few (2-3) periods a year. But they ...
Regular periods and PCOS?
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I was diagnosed with PCOS without two major symptoms: irregular periods and ovarian cysts.
I have hirsutism controlled by saw palmetto, a blend of ...
Losing Weight on Metformin, but Not Eating
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I started metformin from last one month, and I don't feel like eating anything. I'm losing my weight also. Is this a good symptom?
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Success!!! Can I take Vitex and D-pinitol at the same time?
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Hello!!! My name is Sarah I am 28. I have been on this diet for 6 months to be exact, I have restored my periods and feel great!
The 7th month came ...
PCOS HELP!! Weight gain, Hair problems
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Hi my name is Carrie-Anne. I am a mom of one I am 22 years old. I never had problems with periods until about a year after having my son. I have gained ...
My PCOS diet and some do's and don'ts
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Hi, since being diagnosed with PCOS since 17 years old, I experienced a number of symptoms:
1. Weght gain
2. Difficulty losing weight
3. Low energy ...
How a Barren Woman Gets Pregnant.... Randomly
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Why Hello There!
Ok, like many with PCOS, it all started when I turned 14, and my periods started. I'd get them or not. I'd bleed for 30 days, then ...
Never Give Up - My PCOS Struggles and Successes
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Thank you all for sharing, it is so helpful to hear from others that deal with this. I hope my contribution will help someone out there as well.
I was ...
Regular Periods and still PCOS?
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My story is a little different and I'm wondering if anyone else can relate or give suggestions.
I had my first period two days before my 12th birthday....
Trust in your Allah and never lose hope
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Just after one year of my married life I was diagnosed with PCOS. In the beginning it was really not a big concern for me that why I was not conceiving ...
PCOS story, Pregnant
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I got married young, 17, and thought I had plenty of time to get pregnant. My husband and I were using two forms of birth control.
I had what would ...
No PCOS Success Story But a Sense of HOPE
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Hello, I'd rather not disclose my name but after trying to search the internet to find out what on earth could be causing my abnormal menstruations, body ...
I'm New to PCOS
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I very recently found out that I have PCOS. I am 26 yrs old and married for 3 years and my husband and I decided that we would go off birth control and ...
at last a sweet baby boy!
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Me and my husband have been married for 13 years now. The lord blessed us with a child back in November of 2008.
We have been trying of course for ...
I'm not stressed at all and I know PCOS won't get in my way EVER
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I'm 17 years old. In my whole life I've only had 3-4 periods over all.
After doing a lot of tests for my family doctor, I met with a Specialist today ...
I stopped taking "the pill" and now I don't have PCOS.
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I was first diagnosed at 21, and I am now 23 years old and I do not have PCOS anymore.
One day before my 16 birthday I got my period. It was a shock,...
Finally, a PCOS diagnosis - Will try Clomid + Metformin
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My journey to conceive began 18 years ago, having suffered two early miscarriages then not being able to conceive at all. Numerous visits to my gp were ...
Please help me with PCOS, I'm sorry this isn't a success story
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Hello, my name is Crystal. I'm 19 years old.
I'm not sure that I can ever remember starting my period. When I was 13 I went to see a doctor because ...
This Is hopefully the start of my success story with your feedback.
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My PCOS is driving me crazy. I have been constantly irregular since I first started Menstruating at the age of 11. At first id just have odd cycles, but ...
Praying for hope and guidance
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I am 19 and I am married. My husband is in the Army, main reason for being married so young. We have been married for a year now and are high school sweethearts....
My Challenge with PCOS
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Hello to all beautiful women here!!
I first wsih to thank you all for sharing ideas,suggestions and courage that inspires me.
I initially had ir-...
Not a Success Story, a question
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I was wondering if it is normal for women with PCOS who become pregnant to have a negative home pregnancy test?
Have any of you women experienced this?...
miracle baby
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I was diagnosed with insulin resistant when I was 24, soon after I got married and we're trying for a baby.
My doctor put me on metformin with hope ...
21 and i have pcos
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I was diagnosed with pcos a little over a year now.
When I heard I had this I was crushed. I've been with my husband for 9 years and we got married ...
No Success yet but asking for PCOS advice
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HI there my name's Rovielle. I was diagnosed with pcos when I was 24 and now I am 26 going to 27 on aug and married for 6 months with no child yet.
The ...
Should Vitex be used in PCOS if you have high LH?
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I have been trying to follow the PCOS diet as best I can, along with doing exercise and taking supplements (such as saw palmetto) I've been wanting to ...
No Ovulation...on Metformin for 2 months
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Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS 4 months ago, when we decided to start a family after 2 years of marriage.
Before marriage I had the problem of irregular ...
A Wonder On His Own Time
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My name is Kris and I am 24 years old. I was diagnosed with PCOS with I was 19 after having really irregular periods and gaining a large amount of weight....
Desperate to have a baby
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Hi, my name is Surana and I'm from South Africa.
Thank you so much for all the letters that I just read! I feel a lot better now knowing that there ...
Amazing and Shocking (with Vitex)
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My husband and I tried conceiving a child for 3 years. We went through many fertility drugs, tests and even did invitro fertilization twice, acupuncture,...
Diganosed with PCOS and NOW Pregnant!!
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After reading all about PCOS I was getting scared that I would never get pregnant.
I was diagnosed with it about a year ago. I have probably had ...
Done this before but Making Progress
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Well my name is Ashlee, I am 22 years old and I live in Tennessee. Anyways, I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18.
At the time I didn't take it ...
Pregnant - the Natural Way
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After two and a half years of trying to conceive, I am finally pregnant! I am praying for all you ladies reading this.
One year into infertility,...
Thanks to you!!!
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My name is Coty I am 22, I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16.
The doctor that diagnosed me with PCOS said that I would never have children. At ...
Manorah Hospital - PCOS
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Hi everyone and my age is 22 years old. My name is Victoria and my mom had me go to her doctor. His name is Dr. Cohen. He looked everything over and said ...
Feeling great!
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Hello,
I just wanted to say, THANK YOU! for given me soo much hope.
I have PCOS, I have been doing the diet , and have been exercising.
My ...
I Am Happy, PCOS Diet Worked
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I have always had irregular periods ever since I started. I had an ivf last 2 months, which was unsuccessful. It was heartbreaking.
Last month while ...
I will find a way to beat my pcos
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I was diagnosed with pcos when I as 22, I had stopped taking the pill, and was waiting for my first natural period to arrive, it didn't come, so I went ...
No Success Yet
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I am 26 years old.I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS. I am however very hopeful after reading these women's stories. I am indeed positive that I ...
Patience and determination!
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Hello everyone,
I'm glad to have stumbled across this site and see many others share the same problem as me. I'm also relieved that I'm not the only ...
No PCOS drugs necessary
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I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2004, a year after me and my husband got married.
My doctors didn't really tell me what it was or what I could do about ...
Not Diagnosed with PCOS, but I Think I Have It
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I was not diagnosed with PCOS but I was just talking to my cousin who told me that she has it and told me that I should look it up. So I came in the ...
A Confused Heart
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Hi my name is Brittini!! And about 2 weeks ago I found out that I had PCOS. I had abnormal bleeding, increase in weight, and on top of everything they ...
Want to try the all-natural approach
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Hi my name is Dianna and I to have been diagnosed with PCOS.....I am 20 years of age and was diagnosed when I was 18 do to my own research......
I am ...
I finally had a baby, despite PCOS
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My name is Christy Pifher. I have PCOS. I have had insulin resistance since I was 18 years old, the doctor say but I think I had it a lot longer. I ...
NAC for PCOS
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I'm curious about the NAC supplement. I'm taking supplements - all from your website - and just went back to read about them once again because it will ...
pcos...i need help!!
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Hi, I've been suffering from PCOS for three years. I'm now 21 and the symptoms are at the worst they have ever been.
I used to have long thick hair,...
TTC for over 3 Years, Finally Got Pregnant
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I had been trying to conceive for over 3 years. I had been starting to gain about 10 pounds per month and nothing would help diet or exercise.
I ...
Resveratrol and Lutein for PCOS?
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I started the diet in this book and starting taking several supplements from the website on January 5. So far, so good.
I have lost 2.4 lbs that ...
My Miracle Product!!!
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I am 19 years and i was diagnosed with PCOS in march of 2008. I had blood work done about every 2 month to confirm that i had PCOS.
My blood work showed ...
Hope to submit a PCOS success story soon but have problem with metformin
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I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS.
For the last 8 years I have undergone all the invasive tests you could imagine however all these tests kept ...
Walking with PCOS, Starting Down the Right Path
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Hi everyone, I don't have a success story just yet, but I'm certainly taking steps in the right direction.
I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17yo ...
Trying to Get Pregnant
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I'm 26 yrs old and I'm been trying to get pregnant for the past 3 yrs . I've been taking metformin, clomid etc... nothing works.
I've gain a lot of ...
Diagnosed with PCOS and High Testosterone ....Please Help
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Hi,
I am 26 years old and through out my life time I have only gotten one "cycle" on my own.
When I was 16 I had gotten a cycle...well I would have ...
STAY STRONG and BE WISE
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I've just perused these PCOS stories and feel so much empathy for my sisters.
I will avoid the detail of my story (which is book-like) but simply wish ...
Diagnosed with PCOS but I Have My Dream
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Hi guys,
I am 22 years old from Iran. A week ago, I was diagnosed with PCOS. My doctor suggested me to go through net and find out more about PCOS ...
My dream came true
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Hi my name is Chitra Sridhar. I already wrote a comment about this PCOS site which gave me full confident. Now i am with my new born baby boy NITIN after ...
I am dealing with this PCOS
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Hi all,
I was detected with PCOS 4 months back when I missed 1 menstrual cycle and went to a gyno. It was then that I was detected with hypothyroidism ...
Pregnant in Spite of PCOS
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These stories are great! They are what kept me going when I thought there was no hope. Here is my story.
I had my first menstrual period when I was ...
A miracle in the making
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Hi, to all the ladies who has had the struggle with PCOS. I am 31 years old and just gave birth to a beautiful baby boy November 18, 2008.
I also went ...
Have PCOS, desperate for a baby
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My husband and I dated for 7 years, prior to us getting married in June 2005. I fell pregnant six months later. I was quite surprised and so was my husband,...
PCOS or something else?
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Hi everyone. I have never had problems with my cycle. It was regular since I was 15 years old.
At 22 I got pregnant but had a miscarriage. After that ...
I Appreciate Your PCOS Stories...They Give Me Hope
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hello my name is stephanie i am 21 years old and have been married for 1 year i was diagnosed with pcos in oct 2008 and put on metformin to control my ...
Have PCOS, Lost 18 Pounds but Still Stressed Out
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My name is Amber I'm 21 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS when i was 16. Me and my husband have been trying to conceive for 2 years now.
I've tried ...
Multiple Small Cysts - Is it PCOS?
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Hi, I'm Rubi and m 22. i got married in oct.2007. me and my husband love to each other too much. then in january 2008, i found that i m one month 5 days ...
Frustrated and Relieved after Reading PCOS Book
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I am 37 years old. I have one daughter who will be 20 in June. I was diagnosed one year ago with PCOS when my new husband and I decided to have a baby....
Searching for Hope...and Finding It?
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I am 16 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS 5 months ago. My endocrinologist prescribed me to take birth control and metformin. While taking these pills,...
No PCOS success story yet but hopefully soon...a few suggestions
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I'm 23 yrs old and have been ttc for 2 yrs. I have one 8 yr old son which makes this even more confusing. Month after month I have been left with the pain,...
PCOS Stinks! But Take Steps to Handle It
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Hi girls,
My name is Somer. I started my period when i was 11 years old. I remember having cramps that would put me in the fetal position. My mom would ...
PCOS diagnosis and hypoglyemia
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I have not had consisent periods since I was about 16..I am now 26. I have always told my gynocologists and they always told me because I was so active ...
Looking for the right solution to treat my PCOS and hair loss
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Hi Ladies,
This is not a success story rather a question about hair loss due to PCOS. Has anyone had any and significant hair loss that it created ...
It really can happen!
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My name is Amy, I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 17 (1992). My husband and I started trying to conceive at age 18.
We had no luck so we started to ...
Positive Attitude Crucial for Overcoming PCOS
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Hi. My name is Sasha and I would just like to say that these stories I have read have given me and so many other women out there hope!
I was diagnosed ...
Metformin Helped Me Lose Weight
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After having my baby in Dec 2001, I went on depo, took it for one year and went off. I wasn't trying to conceive, but not taking any thing to prevent pregnancy,...
A Different Kind of Success
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My name is Mandy and I am 23. 9-11 was a full day for the nation, and for me, it was double. You see, not only was the nation turned upside down, so ...
Want Baby, What's the Solution
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It's been a year since I got married with a 32 year old man and I'm 25. Our families wished us to have a baby but still up to now we don't have any.
My ...
Getting Healthier with Changed Diet
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Wow, I was amazed to even find this site. I was diagnosed when I was 16. The doctors told me the side effects of PCOS were:
1. Most people with ...
Success with Progesterone Cream
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Hi, everyone. My name is Shei and I live in sunny South Africa. My husband and I tried for a year and a half to fall pregnant, and in that time I, too,...
Dreams Do Come True
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In January 2001 I had an emergency appendectomy. The day after my appendectomy the surgeon came to the room and said everything went smoothly.
He ...
Journey to a Healthier Life
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Hello everyone. I am 31 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance 3 weeks ago. I have been married for 6 years and no pregnancy yet....
Confused, Regrets
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I was diagnosed last month when i just wanted to check that everything was in order because my husband and i was trying to conceive. I only went off the ...
Remaining Optimistic
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I also do not have a success story yet, but I am remaining optimistic. It is fantastic to have a forum like this where so many positive experiences are ...
Have PCOS and conceived with metformin (Glucophage)
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My name is Kristen (22) and was diagnosed with PCOS/Insulin Resistance in Aug.2006. I started noticing a lot of weight gain once I started have menses ...
Grateful Mountain Biker
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I just wanted to thank you for all your research, newsletters and book. I suffered from PCOS for over 10 years, with symptoms including excessive rapid ...
Going thru PCOS HELL..Coming Out the Other Side
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Hi! I am almost 23 years old, my name is Jessica. I was diagnosed with PCOS three years ago. But, I knew before then that something was wrong.
Right ...
Just a Lil Help with PCOS?
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hi! I am a 22 years old woman with pcos. I found out i had it when i was about 17 years old.
Since then I have had huge problems with my periods and ...
Just Started my PCOS Journey
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Well I am 21 years old, and I have PCOS, I have had it since I was 18. At first I didn't know what to think, I was gaining weight, getting acne so bad,...
Identifying the Issue
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This isn't really a success story, I suppose, considering I have yet to succeed in overcoming my PCOS. However, what was a success was the discovery, the ...
How I Live with PCOS
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I was diagnosed in 1994, following lab work to determine our fertility. My OB/GYN was incredibly insensitive. She literally gave me very few words of ...
Taking glucophage......SCARED!
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My fiancé and I have been ttc now for about a year. He previously has to kids with his ex.
At first my Ob. had me on 50 mg. of Clomid but it did nothing,...
my pcos
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Hi my Name is Candi, when i was 11yrs old i started my periods and they were very, very heavy but regular. and i didn't think anything of it.
When i ...
PCOS, the Hidden Epidemic
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The fundamental problem with PCOS is anovulation and not making progesterone for two weeks every cycle.
This lack of progesterone leads to hormonal ...
PCOS sucess story
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I had been on birth control for 10 years before we decided to try for a baby. I went off the pill and did not have a period for 3 months.
I went to ...
Regular period and slim with PCOS
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Hi I'm Stephany, 33, i like to share my story. I had miscarriage when i was 3 months pregnant because I got partial H-Mole (my doc says something blood ...
Transcending PCOS through Diet
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I've had PCOS since puberty. When I reached the age of 17 and was still not menstruating regularly my doctor ordered tests and made a diagnosis. A ...
No succes yet but hopeful
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No Success story here yet.... But I am hopeful! Reading all of your stories have helped and given me hope.
About 5 years ago i was told i had ovarian ...
After Metformin, Looking for the Right Diet for PCOS
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I was diagnosed with PCOS & insulin resistance in Dec. 2002. I started taking Metformin 1000 mg twice a day. Before the diagnosis I started having slightly ...
Achieving Regular Monthly Cycles and losing weight....
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I started taking natural Herbalife products to lose weight and they have actually helped my PCOS issues.
I was diagnosed with PCOS 12 years ago and ...
Diagnosed with PCOS after 23 Difficult Years
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(Ed. Note: This story exemplifies the ignorance and misunderstanding that some doctors and family members have about PCOS. Don't let others make you ...
How Do I Help My Daughter Get Control Over PCOS
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My story is far from success yet, but we are hoping to get there. My daughter is 17 and was told last year in sept 2007 that she has PCOS.
She has ...
Trying to Get Pregnant, Hate My Body
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My fiancé and I have been trying for a baby for two and half years but no luck.
I'm 23 years and he is 27yrs. I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age ...
Stress Reduction Helps Ovulation
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I would like to share my success story with you and others that may be giving up hope of ever becoming pregnant!
I was 14 yrs old when I was first diagnosed ...
Update for Chanda - Progesterone Shots and Baby
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I had to have progesterone shots through my first trimester but it was a success and a low glycemic diet. I developed gestational diabetes despite my great ...
Keep Smiling, But Is Exercise the Missing Ingredient?
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Hi Girls,
This isn't exactly a success story, but for me its a big step up. And I would love to share it with you guys. I was diagnosed with PCO when ...
Diet, Exercise and Diane-35 - Success!!
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After suffering from horrible periods my whole life, finally, at the age of 25 I was diagnosed with PCOS.
My gyno placed me on Diane-35 and informed ...
metformin works for my pcos
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I was diagnosed with pcos at 19 ttc 1 1/2 years. no periods on my own i took metformin for about 3 weeks and i got a period i have been taking it on ...
PCOS, God and Prayer
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I have known that I've had pcos for 3yrs. now and have one daughter thanks to clomid and prayer. It has been hard dealing with the symptoms but i know ...
Don't give up on your dream of having a family
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I had known I had PCOS for quite a while because my aunt and my cousin were diagnosed a few years back and my symptoms were the same.
I guess because ...
Finally - Diet Plus Metformin Results in Baby
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I spent my life wondering what was wrong with me.
I never had a regular period and always felt something just wasn't right. When I was 15, I went to ...
Ovulated after Two Acupuncture Treatments
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I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 months ago. My husband and I had been ttc for about 6 months, but I wasn't getting my period so I ...
At a Loss with PCOS and Infertility - Editor Provides Suggestions
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I am feeling at a loss. I have been diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS. I have taken clomid and the results have been an ectopic pregnancy and a mono-...
Am Changing My PCOS Symptoms - extra hair growth and weight!
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It was not until I actually learned what Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome was that I understood why I was experiencing strange symptoms like awful facial hair ...
Exercise Cleared Up My Acne
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(Comfort said: "I concluded that exercise does not only clear acne and improves blood circulation but improves menstrual cycle as well.")
I was diagnosed ...
Metformin and The Power Of Prayer!
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Hello, I am a 29 year old and have had PCOS for seven years. When the doctor first told me I had it I weighed 175 pounds. I had no periods at all and a ...
Metformin and Ovarian diathermy (drilling)
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Hi! I self diagnosed my PCOS when I was 16- the doctors finally agreed. After my husband and I got married and started trying to conceive, I realized ...
Successful Long Term Management of PCOS - My Story
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Dx with PCOS at 18. I was highly athletic, muscular, tall and slim....also pretty hairy with bad skin. Was told at the time I would most likely have ...
Winning My Battle Against POCS
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(Ed. Summary: Dionne consumes a low GI diet and exercises daily. In a 38 mile walk competition with 1,500 people, she came in first! An inspiring story!...
Finally Taking Charge of PCOS
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(Editor's summary: Rynn has combined Weight Watchers with exercise, medication and research to lose weight and get some control over PCOS. She is excited!...
PCOS Success Stories Make Me Feel Confident
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Hi to all,
First of all I would like to thank all of you to write all your success stories. I am new to this site, but i am very happy to read all ...
Hair Loss and Excess Hair Growth Traumatic.
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(Editor's Summary: MC is looking for natural methods to control PCOS-related hirsutism and scalp hair loss. We've noticed that some women are using saw ...
In Spite of PCOS, Trying to Conceive Again after One Success
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Just like many of you all of my life I've had irregular periods and when I went to my OB birth control pills were the obvious answer since they help regulate ...
Still waiting!! ...and Coming to Terms with PCOS
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Hey everyone! I just found this website - never thought I could read so many PCOS success stories. It's great!!
I actually felt kinda weird...almost ...
PCOS Just Diagnosed -- I'm Active, Eat Healthy...But...
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I am just now going through the infertility process so I cannot provide any success story at this time. However, reading all of your stories has definitely ...
PCOS...worry less, have more fun
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Hi, my name is Emily I was told I had PCOS Christmas 06 after going off the pill and not having a period for 4 months.
I was put on metformin and it ...
A Huge Relief
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(Summary: I've now been through every blood test and ultrasound they can throw at me and have emerged with a clean bill of health save for PCOS. The ...
Just Diagnosed...they put me on metformin..did not mention a diet for PCOS
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I was diagnosed with PCOS today. Reading these stories help. They have put me on Gluphase 2x a day
They didn't mention a diet, because they said I ...
Probably Have PCOS
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Hi, I was not yet diagnosed with PCOS, waiting for the appointment for ultrasound, but my Gp already said he suspects it, because my testosterone is high....
Reading Books about PCOS Gives Me a Positive Outlook
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I have read books about how to manage PCOS and it gives me a positive outlook. I know I have to lose weight but it's so hard. I have put myself on a strict ...
Restored Hope Even Through Loss and Sadness
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I am 32 year old....only aware of my PCOS for about 1 year now. I had previously read about it and told docs about it, but I was blown off for 2+ years....
Diet and Exercise Worked for My PCOS
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I am nineteen years old and was diagnosed with PCOS when I was eighteen. I was 145 pounds (not extremely overweight but overweight nonetheless) and hadn'...
Exercise and Supplements Lead to Baby Girl
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I have struggled with PCOS since my teens. I lived with it for many years without knowing what I had. Without birth control I did not menstruate and ...
Weight Loss Results in Baby in Spite of PCOS
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I was told at 18 years old I would never have children. I was diagnosed with pcos at 24 years old.
Ny Gyn. ignored my symptoms or never addressing ...
We believe there's a lot you can do to minimize symptoms of PCOS such as infertility, overweight, acne, hirsutism, and hair loss -- without having to be totally dependent on drugs or surgery.
Although PCOS has a genetic component, diet, exercise, stress management, lifestyle, natural therapies and selected nutritional supplements influence how those genes behave. What you eat, do and think powerfully influences your symptoms.
We hope that you will be aided or inspired by everyone's stories and that you will have a renewed sense of hope and commitment to improving your health.
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