Posts Tagged ‘weight gain’


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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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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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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Could I have an ovarian cyst?

I’m 17 years of age and have had my perdiod since I was 11. I’ve NEVER had it regular. It has always been 2-3 months late, never on time. For years now I’ve always had the tenancy to use the restroom ALOT especially when going out with friends or long drives and when I get [...]

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Could it be polycystic ovarian syndrome?

I was reading a little about PCOS today and it kind of worried me, since I had some of the symptoms. I also had a sharp pain in my right arm and when I googled it a link about PCOS came up. My symptom: -Increased body hair.. I have dark hair so I’ve always had [...]

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Might this be Premature Ovarian Failure?

Okay, I’m 19 so this sounds ridiculous. I had my first period at 12, pretty heavy for a first period too, soaked through everything my first day and had bad cramps from the start. I never really charted everything until late 2007. Since then I noticed a pattern. My periods were getting farther and farther [...]

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How do you make the switch from the Depo shot to the pill?

I have been on the Depo shot since July 2005, have no periods, slight weight gain, nipples sore. I go to bathroom often, toss and turn at night. I read what someone sent me and it may be from the depo. Either way, I have been wanting to switch from the shot to the pill. [...]

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ovarian cyst (i asked this once but didn’t explain good enough)?

So, several months ago i went to the doctor and got diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. It hasn’t gone away and the amount of symptoms has increased alot. I went on birth control but it isn’t helping. i have the following symptoms: pressure, fullness, or pain in the abdomen dull ache in the lower back [...]

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Premature Ovarian Failure?

Okay, I’m 19 so this sounds ridiculous. I had my first period at 12, pretty heavy for a first period too, soaked through everything my first day and had bad cramps from the start. I never really charted everything until late 2007. Since then I noticed a pattern. My periods were getting farther and farther [...]

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ovarian cyst?

So, several months ago i went to the doctor and got diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. It hasn’t gone away and the amount of symptoms has increased alot. I went on birth control but it isn’t helping. i have the following symptoms: pressure, fullness, or pain in the abdomen dull ache in the lower back [...]

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ovarian cyst or not? i have been having the following symptoms?

Starting in october of 08 up until now I have been experiencing the following symptoms Irregular periods shortness of breath dizziness frequent urination lower right abdominal pain (like menstral cramps? weight gain nausea as of this morning I coughed up a little blood. can someone please help me, Im lost in this situation.

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Should I break down and take Birth Control pills again? I’ve lost so much weight!?

Almost a little under a year ago I went off Seasonale, I have gone from 155 to 135 since then. Over these few months I have increased my running and eatten fewer calories. My doctors think I have ovarian cyst and keep asking me to go on birth control pills again to help with the [...]

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whats the main differences between second pregnancies and ovarian cyst?

that might sound like a dumb question but with my first child i dont remember what it was like when i first got pregnant..mainly because i didnt know untill i was two months..anyway..my mom said with her second she had MAJOR cramping. she said it was hard for her to walk..and i had the same [...]

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Ovarian Cyst Symptoms?

I haven’t had my period since May 25th, and for the past three months I’ve been told assume that I’m pregnant until confirmed otherwise. I’ve had no confirmations at all, and just today I was just told by my pathetic excuse of a doctor, that weight gain, food aversion, smell aversion, increased appetite, heavy achey [...]

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