http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:04:30 GMT 10 http://images.cafemom.com/images/user/groups/grp_1870375473_md.jpg http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/feed/? http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/introductions-f1/welcome-to-endometriosis-and-pcos-support-t3.htm Admin Hello, and welcome to endometriosis and PCOS Support group. My name is Carrie, the group founder. Endometriosis and PCOS are diseases that are mis-understood and often not diagnosed for many years. Many women are often confused, lost, alone and need other women for support. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2003 and had no idea what is was, except for the brief explanation from my doctor. I did alot of research and was blown away and very upset. I could not understand why this was happening ... Introductions Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:13:50 GMT http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/introductions-f1/welcome-to-endometriosis-and-pcos-support-t3.htm#3 http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/introductions-f1/welcome-to-endometriosis-and-pcos-support-t3.htm http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/emotional-rollercoaster-f5/embarrassed-by-the-way-i-look-t13.htm detsey so last month my sister came to visit with nieces who are 5 and 2. so i was helping the 2 yo with her shoes and had bent over to do so and of course my tee moves so my back is showing and i don't realize. so as i am doing this someone puts their hand on my back and i freeze! (because i have a hairy back (sorry if i have grossed u out) and do very thing i possibly can to hide it), it was my sister and then she says while rubbing my back dunt she have a hairy back. OMG!! i straighten up and knock ... Emotional Rollercoaster Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:04:30 GMT http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/emotional-rollercoaster-f5/embarrassed-by-the-way-i-look-t13.htm#16 http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/emotional-rollercoaster-f5/embarrassed-by-the-way-i-look-t13.htm http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/medications-f12/metformin-glucophage-t10.htm Admin Metformin is currently being used to induce ovulation in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Metformin is an insulin sensitizing drug originally used in the treatment of diabetes. Metformin “reverses” insulin resistance (hyperinsulinemia) thus effectively treating many diabetics. Up to 40- 70% of patients with PCOS have hyperinsulinemia which leads to excess androgen (male hormones) production by the ovaries and increased production of LH by the pituitary. The body tries to ... Medications Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:33:24 GMT http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/medications-f12/metformin-glucophage-t10.htm#10 http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/medications-f12/metformin-glucophage-t10.htm http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/suggestions-f7/suggestions-t7.htm Admin If you have any suggestions for the message board, want a new topic group or anything else you are looking for please let me know and I will ad it. I'm trying to ad things as I go, and I'm willing to accomodate Thanks ]]> Suggestions Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:33:22 GMT http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/suggestions-f7/suggestions-t7.htm#7 http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/suggestions-f7/suggestions-t7.htm http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/frequently-asked-questions-f6/faq-t6.htm Admin If you have any questions on how the forum works please read the FAQ link above. If you have further questions please feel to PM me.]]> Frequently asked Questions Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:29:10 GMT http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/frequently-asked-questions-f6/faq-t6.htm#6 http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/frequently-asked-questions-f6/faq-t6.htm http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/what-is-endometriosis-f16/what-is-endometriosis-t2.htm Admin Endometriosis Why do I need to know about endometriosis? What is endometriosis? What are the symptoms of endometriosis? How would I know if I have endometriosis? What causes endometriosis? What is the treatment for endometriosis? How do I cope with a disease that has no cure? Why do I need to know about endometriosis? Endometriosis is a common disease that can affect any menstruating woman from the time of her first period to menopause. Sometimes, the disease can last ... What is Endometriosis Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:16:12 GMT http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/what-is-endometriosis-f16/what-is-endometriosis-t2.htm#2 http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/what-is-endometriosis-f16/what-is-endometriosis-t2.htm