Comments on: Living with PCOS: More Q&A http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:07:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ellenahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html/comment-page-1#comment-75061 Ellena Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:18:25 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html#comment-75061 It really is sad to have such problem with insulin medication. I have seen my aunts on this. I wonder how one could connect hereditary aspect of this diabetes problem. From what generation are the ones affected ? It really is sad to have such problem with insulin medication. I have seen my aunts on this.
I wonder how one could connect hereditary aspect of this diabetes problem. From what generation are the ones affected ?
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]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html/comment-page-1#comment-48480 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:57:40 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html#comment-48480 <a href="#comment-48475" rel="nofollow">@spring</a>, Nope, I don't. I've just learned to sort of know how it feels when it is balanced, and when it isn't. But I have had my numbers checked at times, but getting bloodwork ordered by my doctor. @spring, Nope, I don't. I've just learned to sort of know how it feels when it is balanced, and when it isn't. But I have had my numbers checked at times, but getting bloodwork ordered by my doctor.

]]> By: springhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html/comment-page-1#comment-48475 spring Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:47:05 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html#comment-48475 How do you keep your blood sugar in check? DO you check your blood numbers? How do you keep your blood sugar in check? DO you check your blood numbers?
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]]> By: Kimhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html/comment-page-1#comment-21465 Kim Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:00:05 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html#comment-21465 Hi Stephanie! I have been diagnosed with PCOS. I have three children. My last pregnancy was truly a miraculous experience for I was told that fertility was not an option. I experienced gestational diabetes during my last pregnancy and have hypoglycemia. I do see the relationship to weight and PCOS symptoms and try to balance my diet and excercise. I suffer from very thin/loss of hair due to PCOS and also being a nursing mother. Do you or any other readers have any info on maybe reversing hair loss? Just wondering if you had any insight on the subject of PCOS and hair loss. Thank you for all your info! Your words have truly been a blessing and answer to prayer! Hi Stephanie!

I have been diagnosed with PCOS. I have three children. My last pregnancy was truly a miraculous experience for I was told that fertility was not an option. I experienced gestational diabetes during my last pregnancy and have hypoglycemia. I do see the relationship to weight and PCOS symptoms and try to balance my diet and excercise.
I suffer from very thin/loss of hair due to PCOS and also being a nursing mother. Do you or any other readers have any info on maybe reversing hair loss? Just wondering if you had any insight on the subject of PCOS and hair loss.
Thank you for all your info! Your words have truly been a blessing and answer to prayer!

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html/comment-page-1#comment-21464 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:49:29 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html#comment-21464 Amy, congrats on your new pregnancy!Since my weight has been fairly easy to control through diet and exercise, I can't really comment on the use of Metformin for that, though I'm glad that it worked for you (and you were obviously able to conceive, too). But as for the blood sugar and gestational diabetes, I don't think it has to be a "when" situation. I also struggle with my blood sugar when I'm pregnant because of my own issues with insulin, but I have been able to manage it and not have to take anything for it. My best suggestion would be to stop eating sugar and any refined grains right now, before any problems come up. Still use whole grains and some natural sugars, but keep those more in moderation. Always eat some protein or fat when you have any grains or sweeteners (even juice, ketchup, etc.), to slow down the blood sugar rise. If you can do that, while staying active during your pregnancy, your chances of developing gest. diabetes are much, much less! Amy, congrats on your new pregnancy!Since my weight has been fairly easy to control through diet and exercise, I can't really comment on the use of Metformin for that, though I'm glad that it worked for you (and you were obviously able to conceive, too). But as for the blood sugar and gestational diabetes, I don't think it has to be a "when" situation.

I also struggle with my blood sugar when I'm pregnant because of my own issues with insulin, but I have been able to manage it and not have to take anything for it. My best suggestion would be to stop eating sugar and any refined grains right now, before any problems come up. Still use whole grains and some natural sugars, but keep those more in moderation. Always eat some protein or fat when you have any grains or sweeteners (even juice, ketchup, etc.), to slow down the blood sugar rise. If you can do that, while staying active during your pregnancy, your chances of developing gest. diabetes are much, much less!

]]> By: Amyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html/comment-page-1#comment-21463 Amy Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:01:08 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html#comment-21463 Stephanie, Thank you so much for your PCOS posts. I am 10 weeks pregnant, and I was diagnosed with PCOS almost 2 years ago. I have a son who is almost 3 years old, but I did not have any of these issues when I was pregnant with him. After he was born, I started gaining an incredible amount of weight, and I was diagnosed with PCOS a year later. I was always at a healthy weight up until then. I am actually taking Metformin, because it has been the only thing that has helped me lose weight, despite eating as healthy as I knew how and exercising. I am only taking the Metformin for the remainder of my first trimester, and I must say that I'm really kind of nervous to stop taking it. I obviously am concerned about my baby's wellbeing first, but I'm so afraid of starting to gain weight uncontrollably again. My endocrinologist told me that "when" (not if, but WHEN - isn't that encouraging!)I get gestational diabetes I will need insulin shots. Thank you for your posts, because they have given me some new information about how to control my blood sugar once I'm off the Metformin. Thank you, also, for the reminder that I am to take this to the Lord. :) All of the info. that you put out there for everyone has been very encouraging. Stephanie,
Thank you so much for your PCOS posts. I am 10 weeks pregnant, and I was diagnosed with PCOS almost 2 years ago. I have a son who is almost 3 years old, but I did not have any of these issues when I was pregnant with him. After he was born, I started gaining an incredible amount of weight, and I was diagnosed with PCOS a year later. I was always at a healthy weight up until then. I am actually taking Metformin, because it has been the only thing that has helped me lose weight, despite eating as healthy as I knew how and exercising. I am only taking the Metformin for the remainder of my first trimester, and I must say that I'm really kind of nervous to stop taking it. I obviously am concerned about my baby's wellbeing first, but I'm so afraid of starting to gain weight uncontrollably again. My endocrinologist told me that "when" (not if, but WHEN - isn't that encouraging!)I get gestational diabetes I will need insulin shots. Thank you for your posts, because they have given me some new information about how to control my blood sugar once I'm off the Metformin. Thank you, also, for the reminder that I am to take this to the Lord. :) All of the info. that you put out there for everyone has been very encouraging.

]]> By: Meganhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html/comment-page-1#comment-21462 Megan Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:56:34 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html#comment-21462 Stephanie, These two posts are great! I have studied so much info, including natural info, about PCOS but a lot of what I read on here was surprisingly new to me! I went out and bought the Vitex and a B-Complex. I am really looking forward to incorporating those into my regimen. I am pretty interested in the seed cycling and the course of homeopathics you were on. Question: What did you do to determine where you were at in your cycle? That has been a real challenge for me because I'm not menstruating or having any sort of normal cycle. I have read that for PCOS-ers sometimes the only real good way to do it is taking your basal temp for awhile. Also, what did you not like or come to disagree with about the progesterone cream? I havent tried that yet and there is so much conflicting info about it - some sources saying its extremely effective for PCOS and some saying its not good at all for PCOS. Did it help you? Thanks! Stephanie,

These two posts are great! I have studied so much info, including natural info, about PCOS but a lot of what I read on here was surprisingly new to me! I went out and bought the Vitex and a B-Complex. I am really looking forward to incorporating those into my regimen.

I am pretty interested in the seed cycling and the course of homeopathics you were on. Question: What did you do to determine where you were at in your cycle? That has been a real challenge for me because I'm not menstruating or having any sort of normal cycle. I have read that for PCOS-ers sometimes the only real good way to do it is taking your basal temp for awhile.

Also, what did you not like or come to disagree with about the progesterone cream? I havent tried that yet and there is so much conflicting info about it - some sources saying its extremely effective for PCOS and some saying its not good at all for PCOS. Did it help you?

Thanks!

]]> By: Jessica Lauderhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html/comment-page-1#comment-21461 Jessica Lauder Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:09:14 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html#comment-21461 Hey Steph, I really appreciate this series! I'm curious about complications during pregnancy. I've seen a lot of conflicting information about whether larger cysts from PCOS can cause any issues/risks during pregnancy. Any info on this? Hey Steph,

I really appreciate this series!

I'm curious about complications during pregnancy. I've seen a lot of conflicting information about whether larger cysts from PCOS can cause any issues/risks during pregnancy.

Any info on this?

]]> By: Jennifer Barkerhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html/comment-page-1#comment-21460 Jennifer Barker Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:40:48 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-with-pcos-more-qa.html#comment-21460 Have you been able to have a more regular cycle because of the dietary changes you made? If so, approximately how long did it take? Have you been able to have a more regular cycle because of the dietary changes you made? If so, approximately how long did it take?

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