Archive for the ‘Obesity and Ovarian Cysts’ Category


How many calories should I consume in 1 day?

I’ve been doing weight watchers for like 3 years now. I’ve lost 40 lbs doing it and then gained back 12 of it. I weigh 163 – 5 ft 8 inches It has become very hard for me to lose any weight. I went from eating 1,200 calories to 1,000, 800, and then one day [...]

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Do i have ovarian cancer? I'm so scared.?

I have read on ovarian cancer, and it seems i have all the text book symptoms. I have tummy pains, feel sick after eating, slight weight gain, bowel changes, frequency in urination….. I was suspected to have a cyst on my ovary, and they wanted me to do a transvaginal ultrasound, however i am a [...]

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So does that "I didn't know I was pregnant stuff REALLLLY happen?

I ask because…ok, I’m 23, been pregnant enought times to know that that’s the deal when I am… but right now, I’m on birth control. I was on the depo shot since February… I just switched to the pill about 2 weeks ago now… I’ve been neasous, extreemly tired, dizzy, my breasts have been sore, [...]

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help,ive just found out i need a hysterectomy!?

im in shock and cant stop crying. I went to doctors becausem periods had stoppedand i have rapid weight gain all on my tumy and was upset of so many people asking me when my baby was due.(have been trying unsuccesfully for2 yrs) the docgave me an internal and said im either pregnant or i [...]

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Birth control help, please?

I decided to start taking Seasonique a few months ago in order to reduce the number of periods that I have in a year, since they are occasionally accompanied by terrible cramps, ovarian cysts, and fainting. It comes in a 3-month pack. The first two months were great- I only had one day of breakthrough [...]

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What type of ovarian cysts do I have? Can it effect my fertility?

January, February, March, April, June my period didn’t come. I would feel like my period would come but no blood will come out and I would feel pain on my left side usually. In May I had my period come I think but it lasted for like a week usually my period lasts for 3-5 [...]

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Ovarian Cysts and Hypothyroidism?

Kind of a weird question but does anyone know anything about the connection between hypothyroidism and ovarian cysts? I have long thought I may have thyroid issues (enlarged thyroid, unexplained weight gain, swelling in ankles and fingers, hair loss, no energy etc) and was tested once by my gyno but the results seemed to have [...]

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If you have PCOS, does losing weight reverse hair growth?

As I understand it, the hair growth is caused by hormonal imbalance due to the cysts in the ovaries. These cysts secrete androgens, testosterone and I guess other male hormones, which cause the hairs to form and grow. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) can be caused by or can cause weight gain. I never experienced the [...]

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Ovarian cyst. Need cure?

Hello, My friend is suffering from PCOD for the last 5 years. She has gained a lot of weight on thighs and biceps. Also has lots of facial hair. is there any treatment that can cure all these problems. I don’t like to take BC pills.

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Abdominal pain…help?!?

I am 25 years old and 5’5". I had a issue with weight many years ago when I was on anti-depressants. But I went off the RX about 4 years ago. I dropped practically all of the weight I had gained. Two months ago I weighed in at 107lbs. Now I am weighing in at [...]

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I've been menstruating for 12 days and counting?

There is no pain, no really profuse bleeding, no sudden weight gain, no bloating, no sudden weight loss, I’ve never been sexually active, it’s just that I haven’t stopped bleeding! I know there’s something wrong about that since my normal period is 3-5 days, I just don’t know what. Is it hormonal? Or may God [...]

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Could my boyfriend and I be infertile at 22 and 26?

Ok, I’m really worried. (sorry this is so long but I need some help) I’m a 22-year-old woman and I’ve been with my 26-year-old boyfriend for 2.5 years. We’re getting married in a month and I’m worried that one or both of us is infertile. And I should also note that both of us now [...]

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Has anyone out there used Loestrin 24 to treat their PCOS?

After an ultrasound and a bit of conversation my obgyn gave me some Loestrin 24 Fe to take. Previous birth control has made me gain weight, become moodier, and increased my number of ovarian cysts. So, needless to say I am a bit hesitant. Any reviews of this product used to treat Poly cystic Ovarian [...]

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Implanon birth control….. implant? Any personal experience?

I was looking into getting the Implanon implant birth control next week… Anyone have any personal experience with it? I have tried just about every birth control out there and discovered that they all make me horribly sick! ( like vomiting, nausea, ALL that. I was on the Nuvaring(which i LOVED) but it messed with [...]

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Could it be polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Okay, so, i had gone to me doctor to get on birth control and talked to her about the fact, i haddent had my peirod in over five months, and last time i had it, it lasted two weeks. Ever since i gave birth about 5 years ago, my periods have been very irragular, sometimes [...]

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