Polycystic Ovary syndrome

[853123 0]

Is Polycystic Ovary syndrome a co morbidy??

[Poodles 0]

Well kinda. PCOS causes weight gain and causes us to have a harder time losing weight. I have done a ton of research on PCOS. They say if you lose weight it helps PCOS, but PCOS blocks weight loss. It is a horrible circle.

They have found that low carb/no carb diets help PCOS. In my personal experience, when I am low carb, PCOS symptoms go away.

The band would help you on Portion Control of low carb items. If you can fight the carb cravings. (Which are worse with PCOS.)

I stayed low carb for years, which straightened out my cycles and helped me avoid a hysterectomy (sp?) and it also gave me documentation of doctor supervised diet under my OBGYN.

Good luck with your banding...

[maudeispam 2]

I agree with Poodles. It should be considered a co-morbidity, but may not necessarily be listed that way.

[prbrooksie 1]

There is evidence that glucophage (a diabetic drug) can help. Do a google for glucophage or Metformin and polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

[Poodles 0]

I am on Glucophage (Metformin) to control PCOS symptoms. It helps along with diet.