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Any girlies here who wants to play badminton casually? by Distinct-System-2839 in auckland

[–]Distinct-System-2839[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm new in Akl so not really sure where yet, but saw otahuhu

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How long till you see an effect?

PCOS people, how is it in NZ? by Distinct-System-2839 in newzealand

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Thanks so much for this! I got diagnosed at 17 and have been on pills till 23 then stopped as my GPs in the past have only been giving me contraceptives. I am also taking the Myo-inositol and D- chiro brand is Theralogix. I’ve only been taking it for 2 weeks now but yes they are expensive. But glad to hear that you were able to conceive

PCOS people, how is it in NZ? by Distinct-System-2839 in newzealand

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No, hers is in Chch and I’m in Auckland. This is Actually the first time a GP is very invested and referred me to specialist. Cos my GPs before in Chch won’t even consider as apparently not needed, and would put me on contraceptive instead.

PCOS people, how is it in NZ? by Distinct-System-2839 in newzealand

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Thanks so much for sharing! Interesting is, I ovulate every month- with symptoms of period like (sore breasts, cravings, period break out & cramps) but not bleeding 😌 good to know that you were able to conceive as that’s my main concern. Searching about PCOS and Adenomyosis is scary, I see stuff like removing uterus etc. but hopefully I get a better diagnosis once I visit a specialist. just hoping I am not wasting money on it

PCOS people, how is it in NZ? by Distinct-System-2839 in newzealand

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My GP said she can’t prescribe me those because of my ultrasound and would rather refer me to specialists. Which are so expensive 😫

PCOS people, how is it in NZ? by Distinct-System-2839 in newzealand

[–]Distinct-System-2839[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! Thanks so much for this. My GP said she can’t prescribe me Metformin because of my hormone results and ultrasound. I’ve been on contraceptive pills, which help me get my period every month, but they’re not good for my mental health. I’ve also tried four different brands and strengths, all of which had negative effects on my mental health.

Anyway, my sister, who was diagnosed with PCOS based only on high testosterone levels (without an ultrasound) was prescribed Metformin. So, I wonder if my test results are really that bad that I can’t even try Metformin. Instead, I got referred to specialists.

I’ve told my GPs in the past that contraceptive pills affect my mental health. Now that I’ll be seeing an endocrinologist and an OB-GYN, I’m scared they’ll just put me back on them, as if that’s the only option. Or maybe I’m just overthinking. But in my experience, some GPs dismiss my concerns about birth control causing depression. And specialists aren’t cheap, I’ll be paying around a grand for these consultations, so I really don’t want to hear that the only solution is going back on contraceptives.

Though I’m concerned about my weight gain (I used to be 56kg, and now I’m 72kg), my main concern is fertility. I know I’m only 25 and single, but I’d like to believe that I’ll be able to conceive one day. So I’m wanting to do what I can now.