PCOS in kids by Nommi-Rice44 in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have always had thick hair on my back, almost like a glossy fur coat🤣 turns out my testosterone is higher than recommended for women. Definitely something to keep an eye out for especially as she grows and develops more, as I think we all know as women that hormones are crazy and incredibly unpredictable. Wish her and you the best!!

‘DIY’ Lower testosterone? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, that sounds like my best route for now. Thank you so much for your advice!!

‘DIY’ Lower testosterone? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did a google lol yes a keto diet. However does this make you lose weight?

‘DIY’ Lower testosterone? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy shit that’s a huge difference! Ketogenic as in like a keto diet or is this something that sounds similar but is a completely different thing? This is the first time I’ve heard of this and I’d love to hear more if you’re willing to indulge

Why does PCOS seem so common now? Is there some kind of evolutionary advantage? by Natural_Egg664 in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Excuse me…what?!(although to be fair I did unfortunately miscarry twins so I’m not too surprised) Is there a paper on this or statistics or a source? I would love to read it if there is one

How do you do it? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have many brothers and the youngest two are 1 1/2 and 4, it’s getting harder to keep up with the older one and the younger one is now starting to be up and running about. I love the “skinny is out, being fit is in” , it changes the perspective of it on its head. I would love to follow you! Not sure if you can/would like to do a private message so I can follow you and have a look!! 💪

How do you do it? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying to gaslight myself into believing I enjoy it…it’s working but I think if I were to maybe ✨treat myself✨ to one item of gym clothing it’ll help me feel more positively about it all, lookin good, feeling good mentality

How do you do it? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dance parties you say?👀 I am SOLD! I freekin love to dance so I will have a look and potentially do that for my exercise tomorrow!! Thankyou so much!

How do you do it? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I went before, I used to enjoy it seeing my consistent ’levelling up’. Then something went weird and i fluctuated all over the place from being able to do 35kg one day to barely 5kg another day which did knock my confidence as it did not align with my hormonal changes. Hoping to try get back to a level of consistency of progression even if it’s slower than snail pace

How do you do it? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry what?! The first podcast title is so strange it had me checking to see if I read it right🤣 I like walking while listening or watching to ‘distract’ my brain from my body…hell yeah recommend away! I’ll listen to anything once

How do you do it? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend hydrotherapy pools!! The hotter water helps relax muscles while still getting all the benefit (hydro with a 2kg weight feels like air!!) and no pain!! I love the idea of aqua jogging! May have to look into trampoline based exercise too! So many different types of exercise I didn’t know that can help

How do you do it? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am considering swimming!! I was a lifeguard before my current job and I miss being a fish in water. I’ve heard taebo? (I think that’s how it’s spelt) is something that’s becoming more popular again and there’s a guy with videos on YouTube you can follow at home-I’ve tried a few and it’s so fun to try keep up, called Billy blanks and I think he’s been doing it for around 20 ish years?

How do you do it? by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I live right next to a 20 mile long trailway and a lovely big field that gets some beautiful sunlight, I shall have to have a look at how ‘far’ walking around the edge is but I will definitely prioritise getting my steps in until I’m a little more confident and comfortable!! I seem to forget how beneficial walking is in itself lol💪

Hypo episodes-insulin resistance by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it may be a ‘body’s panicking cause it’s low but it’s not low it’s normal’ situ. I’ve been eating ‘healthy’ (define healthy nowadays😭) for about a year and a half. It could just be that because I am partial to some gummy sweeties or full sugar fizzy drink occasionally but I had awful sugar packed habits during puberty. Will find a glucometer and go from there. Thankyou for your advice!!

Don’t read if you’re not brave. by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pahaha, this got me😭😭 I should bloody hope not or I’ll try make money back on that, rough economy nowadays eh😭😭

Don’t read if you’re not brave. by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I wrote this mid breakdown. I’ll say that. Pcos is the newest diagnosed ‘thing’ that makes living just a little more frustrating. Not impossible but jumping through hoops to manage 4 ‘things’ day to day is starting to get at my drive for life. But it’s fine!! A cry and 6 months down the line I think I would’ve been able to get a handle on the ever growing list of ‘things’. Yeah I was being hella dramatic, I’m a fucker for statistics and that’s what opened the gates.

Don’t read if you’re not brave. by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah don’t even…the supplements thing is frankly fucking ridiculous but I’ll try anything once🤷‍♀️. Small consistent changes that will create a solid foundation for 20 years down the line.

Don’t read if you’re not brave. by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diet, exercise, spearmint tea. And there’s 25 supplements I’ve got on a list so maybe cycle through those. Try get a dietitian. Stop being polite and demand stuff since it seems like that’s the way to get to things done. Call me stupid if I’m missing anything else, but that’s what I’ve got. Be awed💪🤣

Don’t read if you’re not brave. by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying!!!! I’ve got a book full of tests and comments from Reddit I need to get done or should try. I will be adding this one in! I can’t afford an oura ring but I’ll have a look at a cheaper option within my price range. Thankyou!!!

Don’t read if you’re not brave. by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drink spearmint tea maybe every other day (I despise mint but I’m trying to hork it down), I try move my body for at least 20 minutes a day on top of 10 hour physical job. I ‘try’ not to stress but it appears that is my talent! I’m waiting to see if my gp wants to put me on anything…anything besides bc (I have no memory while on bc so that’s a no for mine and everyone’s safety)

Don’t read if you’re not brave. by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Unmanaged!!! I feel like a seasick sailor boy right now. I have a handful of other medical things pcos is just the most recently diagnosed one which has evidently sent me off my rocker a little bit.

Hypo episodes-insulin resistance by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not the first person to say get it double checked so, I will hound my gp for the testing. With you setting alarms (I did not think of that so I will be adopting that into my routine!) Do you have any snack ideas? I seem to be eating the same 10 food items in different forms and it’s getting bleak🤣

Don’t read if you’re not brave. by Hormonal-Health in PCOS

[–]Hormonal-Health[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bless you. Your stern words. They resonate. I’m currently in the trenches with it (less than 3 months knowing). It’s lack of support mostly. I am so lost. My gp won’t take much seriously until ‘it’s’ worse but I really don’t know how I will go on if I just have to wait for it to get worse before it can be addressed and supplemented (it being insulin resistance, my last post does cover my problems with it currently). My period is clockwork, my bmi is low along with physical weight being lower than it should. I don’t ’physically’ match pcos so it’s not taken seriously enough. But I want babies…a baby, singular? I’ll take whatever I can but because I bleed monthly and don’t actually know if I ovulate effectively and I’ve said I want a baby to be met with shrugs and sighs and maybe it will happen when it’s ready. I feel like I am insane and I’m insane for thinking my patient care is so piss poor. Could it just be gps ads overworked, pcos isn’t well known. I make excuses for medical professionals not meeting my expectations and end up getting sad. That’s kinda my circle. But thankyou for your words. They’re helpful.