Archive for the ‘Obesity and Ovarian Cysts’ Category


What is the best way to maximize weight loss when you have PCOS?

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) causes cysts to form on the ovaries as well as insulin resistance. I was diagnosed with it about 9 or 10 years ago and definitely have all the symptoms: weight gain, large mid-section, excessive hair growth and infertility. After many years of being stubborn, I have finally decided to take the [...]

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Is it possible to be pregnant and have a fairly normal period.?

It been about two months, and I have had periods with cramping since the suspected conception, but I’ve noticed it’s kinda shorter. It will be heavy the first two days, then taper off the rest day or so. I’m worried because I have a blood filled ovarian cyst, and I don’t know if that bleeding [...]

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Has anyone had Ovarian cysts?

I had a miscarriage about three or four months ago i dont remember exactly because its not something i’d really like to remember. They said they think it was a chemical pregnancy bla bla bla, i’ve had three normal periods since then july august and september 28th was the last i have 35 day cycles [...]

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Is it possible to be pregnant with normal period for three months?

At most, my period may be slighter lighter, but not much lighter. I have a blood filled ovarian cyst, which makes my period irregular anyway, I don’t really have any symptoms of pregnancy other than fatigue, and I feel like I’m gaining weight- But, I am on my period now. I have had unprotected sex [...]

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Why do I keep gaining weight?

I am 26yrs old, 5’7" tall and weigh 330 lbs! I’ve gained at least 100 lbs since I got married 5 years ago but I was always heavy. We are wanting to have children but haven’t been able to and doctors say it’s due to my weight. I have always had problems with my period [...]

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has anyone gained weight while taking the pill for something other than preventing pregnance? ?

I took the pill for ovarian cysts for a year without skipping the week to have a period and gaind 30 lbs and since then i have not been able to loose that weight no matter how hard i try. that was in 05 and i quit taking them in 06… since then i have [...]

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birth control pill options: seems like i’ve taken all the pills, and i bleed through the active pills anyway!

I’ve taken yaz (my favorite out of all of them), ortho tri cyclen, ovcon 35, Lo Ovral, Ortho Novum 1/35, the progesterone only minipill, and ortho tri-cyclen lo and I bleed through the active pills on all of them.. I’m not talking about spotting here, i’m talking about bleeding like a stuck pig for months [...]

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Anyone take Seasonale birth control pills?

for years i have struggled with ovarian cysts and have tried other birth control options. I have tried the shot and gained a ton of weight and lost so much hair(and sex drive), i have done the ortho cyclen too, but stopped because of infections. I am looking to start again for actual birth control [...]

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Woman who have taken or are taking Loestrin 24?

I recently experienced an ovarian cyst rupture, and my doctor put me on Loestrin24 birth control pills to try to smooth everything out. I am a little worried about the side effects. I know every woman’s body is different and would react differently to the pills. But what was your experience with the birth control? [...]

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Can Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome go away?

I went on the pill when I was 16. I was on it for 4 years for the duration of a relationship. When we broke up I went off the pill. My skin broke out, I gained a ton of weight, I didn’t have a period for almost a year, I had insulin resistance, elevated [...]

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Has anybody switched to YAZ from Yasmin 28s & gained weight?

They are supposed to be the same compound medication. I have been on Yasmin 28s since I was 15 for ovarian cysts… and then the later, sex of course. I switched to YAZ because the pill pack has more pills, and we all know what that means– shorter periods– so why not make the switch… [...]

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I can’t lose weight, what to do?

About 2 years ago I lost 30 lbs. And then I gained all but 10 of it back. I’ve tried so hard to loose weight this past year and haven’t lost any. I recently found out I have an ovarian cyst and ever since then I’ve gained weight. It’s hard for my to exercise. I [...]

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What could this be. Does it sound like a malignancy?

Hi, I’m having some symptoms and I wonder if this could be cancer? Constant need to urinate. lower right abdominal pain. Nausea, stomachache. headache. leg feels like giving out and are weak. sudden weight gain. ovarian pain and both Full of cysts. birth control did not dissolve them. I’m very nervous I’m 14 but don’t [...]

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Does anyone know someone who got negative effects from taking birth control & should I go on it?

I’m seriously considering going on the pill because I have ovarian cysts so I’m in pain when I ovulate and especially when I’m on my period and I’m sexually active and not trying to conceive. I’ve heard there are a lot of negative side effects like weight gain or even cancer. I would someday like [...]

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Husband wants to know if his wife could have ovarian cancer she hasnt went to dr in 7 years?

Here are her symptoms. She had her tubes tied 7 years ago and as of last year she gained weight for know reason. She use to workout and quit b/c it was causing more weight gain. When she arches her back a hard bulge appears in her abdomen and it is sore all over it [...]

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