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Here's a link to an older post about the hCG diet/supplement use.
In summary, I was unable to find any randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trials that demonstrate the benefits of hCG use for weight loss.
@EvaBostonTerrier: Gotcha. I have read that it helps with PCOS in general, which I need to discuss with my OBGYN. This is supposedly without the strict dieting, the hormone just helps those with the hormonal issues due to PCOS to normalize their ability to lose weight, or something to that effect.
I was on the hcg diet and lost a lot of weight, but then gained it all back and more. I don't know much about whether it helps with PCOS without the diet. However, my doctor just put me on metformin to help with the insulin resistance thats part of my PCOS. I havent been on it long, but it seems to be helping a bit. I normally gain weight even just even eating normally (which for me isn't much) but I've noticed I've been staying stable. They say working out and eating a high protein low carb diet really helps. Stupid PCOS makes your body really love to gain weight off carbs, and I loooove carbs.
@lawschool bride: Thats what Im doing now- taking metformin and eating only whole wheat carbs or carbs from fruit/veggies...and not too many carbs! i think its working...
Metformin and only carbs from fruit and veges. No breads or pastas or rice. 3 meals a day, no snacking. It's hard but you get used to it and the more you lose the faster you lose and your body picks itself up. When you get to your goal weight you can start to reintroduce things into your diet and manage it well.
@sunrunner: I was worried after staying off of carbs that once I lost the weight I would put it back on if I re-introduced carbs...is that not true?
@AmeliaBedelia: Im looking into these drops now... Are they safe to take with metformin? Did your step-mom tell you?
I am googling them and I see that Dr. Oz had a segment on their many hazards...will look that up and report back.
@Evie19: She didn't, as I'm not on metformin (I'm on BCPs right now, but they aren't doing anything. I have an appt next week to discuss doing metformin even though we are not TTC any time soon...We'll see how all that goes). I'm not really sure about anything, just was wondering. :) Lol
Wow - we're date twins and PCOS Cysters... I have PCOS and have been diagnosed for over 12 years now. I'm on Metformin, and have been for a few years, I also had lap-band surgery, so I no longer am afforded the ability to eat the breads I used to love (still do, however my band doesnt).... Metformin has helped me tremendously in my energy, and also losing weight. If I eat too many carbs - I'm in the bathroom w/in a half an hour (Max)... I was on BCP's before and they made me a mean, green monster (I'm not a fan of hormones) - and once I had a hysterectomy - I dont need to go on them for that part... I've never looked into HCG's, but like BCP's - I'm not a fan of adding hormones to the body.. Just my 2 pennies :)
Hm...I wouldn't try HCG. I'd be too worried it'd negatively affect my hormones even more than they are screwed up now. The diet associated with HCG is really unhealthy, 500 calories will induce starvation so that when you do go back to normal eating habits you'll gain a ton of weight.
I was on metformin for a little bit but I kept having these really weird headaches. I'd get like a brain zap/shock and then a really bad headache so I quit taking metformin. Plus it didn't bode well with my digestive track even with no carbs. My doctor said my insulin levels were in excellent shape so it was really just for losing weight and didn't help me lose weight.
I think strict no/low-carb diet and exercise is the only option for me now.
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So I know some bees also have PCOS. I have noticed that mine has gotten worse and has begun to affect me more weight-wise than I want it to. My step-mom (a nurse) suggested HCG drops or injections. Supposedly you lose 1 pound a day or something crazy/insane.
Any other bees done it/doing it/tried it? Did it work? I am considering it because I feel like I am battling my body (stupid ovaries) and don't have as much control of my weight as I'd like.