It does help with this, it’s life changing
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I have heard a few people say similar. I'm going to have to look into it - I'd love to calm the noise in my head for sweet things and booze.
The bit about the chocolate, I had no idea that was related to PCOS
feel a bit emotional now as I've always been so hard on myself about this 
*hugs*The bit about the chocolate, I had no idea that was related to PCOS
I've got a pretty high insulin resistance so my sugar cravings are insane. We usually have a treat in the evening after dinner.My husband is happy to have just 2 pieces of dark chocolate and my brain can't figure out how that is possible because I'm just craving all the sweet things.
oh people like that freak me out*hugs*
I've got a pretty high insulin resistance so my sugar cravings are insane. We usually have a treat in the evening after dinner.My husband is happy to have just 2 pieces of dark chocolate and my brain can't figure out how that is possible because I'm just craving all the sweet things.
or leave half a chocolate bar “for later”there is no later. It’s now or never!!
Hi everyone!! Just been diagnosed with PCOS (PMOS now) and I have an appointment to discuss with my GP next week what the next steps are. I'm a bit worried cos my GP is very vague and dismissive so I was wondering what should I expect under NHS? Usually I have to beg for any referral so is a gynae one I should be pushing for or would they treat there? I know everyone's treatment will be different but what should I expect as the bare minimum
thanks!
thanks!
Hi, I recently got diagnosed after blood work, taken twice, showed up that it was highly likely. My GP has sent a referral to fertility where I will get an internal scan. The wait list is long so for now I just need to wait 6-12 months apparently. I also found out fertility won't see you over the age of 38 which I find shocking as loads of woman can be diagnosed mid 30s and it's more common to see woman try to conceive in their 30s, even early 40s now.
I hope you push for your referral and get answers and going off a GPs tests is not concrete evidence.
If you're not in any kind of fertility journey, @MouthFullOfFangs, I would definitely advocate for yourself to see an endocrinologist.
The one I saw, and this was 10+ years ago, was able to push me further up the chain for things like laser and a referral to the bariatric surgery team as it was back then.
Turns out that I'm far too pale and light haired for them even to see me for my rampant facial hair but the others were very supportive in everything from booking me into to see a nutritionist and then, eventually, I chose to start down the surgery path.
But, again, I chose to do so. It wasn't pushed on me and maybe it was happening now, I'd have the GLP-1s option instead. However, I was in view of 150kg and no amount of dieting was going to change it.
However, my biggest advice is advocate for yourself constantly. I know it's very boring and hard but it can be easy to fall into the gaps of the NHS. Plus feel free to ask questions, especially as you have just been diagnosed. Whether that's at the hospital or on here. Almost everyone will be happy to help, even if it's just to vent. duck only knows it's a bit of conversation killer for those who haven't experienced it or care.
The one I saw, and this was 10+ years ago, was able to push me further up the chain for things like laser and a referral to the bariatric surgery team as it was back then.
Turns out that I'm far too pale and light haired for them even to see me for my rampant facial hair but the others were very supportive in everything from booking me into to see a nutritionist and then, eventually, I chose to start down the surgery path.
But, again, I chose to do so. It wasn't pushed on me and maybe it was happening now, I'd have the GLP-1s option instead. However, I was in view of 150kg and no amount of dieting was going to change it.
However, my biggest advice is advocate for yourself constantly. I know it's very boring and hard but it can be easy to fall into the gaps of the NHS. Plus feel free to ask questions, especially as you have just been diagnosed. Whether that's at the hospital or on here. Almost everyone will be happy to help, even if it's just to vent. duck only knows it's a bit of conversation killer for those who haven't experienced it or care.
Thank you so much!! I have been reading though this thread and already I feel less alone!
There is probably more knowledge on this thread than most GPs have.
It's not hard. It often feels like a dead pigeon knows more.
Also, an endocrinologist will be able to look at your charts, blood tests, and so on and let you know if metformin is suitable. Mine always showed just on the verge so the GP would say no. Saw my man and he said, of course you're the kind of person it's meant for so.
When I was first diagnosed 20+ years ago, all the doctor did was tell me to take the pill - which caused aboslute havoc with my body.