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What happen to your facial hair if any for pcos'ers before and after you had your surgery and

this was created by an iranian college and i see that it is now avaliable in switzerland.

has anyone ever tried this for thir facial hair aka hirituism (sp?)

http://www.epilin.com/

There are many women who become fertile after WLS.  I've had my period like clockwork since my surgery.  I'm on the nuvaring and i love it.  I also want to get pregnant, but it isn't safe for the fetus while your body is in ketosis.  So, it's pretty important to protect against that for the first 18 months.  The nuvaring doesn't go through your system (intestines) so our malabsorb procedures don't interfere with the hormones. I'm very sensitive to hormones and the pill.  I have not experienced any side effects while being on the nuvaring.  I know quite a few people who have had horrible side effects with depo, so I choose to stay far away from that one.  For my husband and I, condoms would not be a safe bet, but I hope that works for you.
Good luck,
Trish

I also looked in all the WLS once I was diagnosed with PCOS.  Being insulin resistant is the pits!  Anyway, in all my research I realized that I wanted to be able to start a family with my husband and I wanted the best outcome for my health long term.  The best advice I can give, is research, research and then research some more about all of the WLS options.  The one that is right for you will speak to you!  Since my surgery, my oily skin and acne have cleared.  My period is back like clockwork and the skin tags are decreasing.  For the first time in a long time, I feel the sense of hope that my health is on the right track! I hope to be a mom someday. 
Good luck in your quest!
Trish

Thank you all for your experiences.  I think I have more options to consider than I originally thought.  I am just scared to make such a lofe altering decision.

Also, anyone who is interested in getting healthy should pursue Flax Seed. You can purchase it in health food stores, or even in Walmart. I would suggest ground up Flax Seed, so that you can just put it in your smoothies and things of that sort. The benefits of Flax Seed are tremendous!


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Heart Health:

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Diabetes:

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