TLDR: D&C as a result of complete molar pregnancy and now experiencing light bleeding
Sorry for the long post. I hope you bear with me and read to the end.
My husband and I got excited that we were pregnant again and in an unusual fashion had shared with our immediate family at what would have been week 6 of the pregnancy. Fast forward a few days later and I start spotting which will stop and resume. After day 5 we decide to go to Urgent care and after waiting hours an ECHO scan revealed it was a molar pregnancy. I’d never seen a huge mass of clumps in my uterus before
I was scheduled to have a D&C the following day (May 02) and it finally got to my turn after an almost 24 hour wait. The doctor who did the procedure vaguely mentioned that my hcg levels will need to be tested weekly and I’ll get a referral before I was wheeled into the operating room and put under general anesthesia. I didn’t get to see the doctor after and the nurse who attended to me only made mention of just one blood work that I need to get done and my prescription for naproxen for pain to use as needed.
Bear in mind I’m in Canada and healthcare isn’t the greatest. Unless you’re going private you have to wait weeks or longer before you can get appointments. I got an appointment to get a post op. Hcg done may 28. In my mind I’m thinking I should be fine. I’d switched from pads to pantry liners with cleano discharge. So I’m thinking I’m good, right?
But I’ve started bleeding again (soaking through panty liners) and it’s the same brown color tinged blood that had me going to the urgent care. I’m trying not to freak out to think that maybe the mass wasn’t fully removed during the D&C or that it may have spread. I don’t have any other symptoms and I’ve booked a blood test with a private clinic to test my hcg level
Is there anyone who’s experiencing similar or has experienced something similar?
Thank you

I (25F) just wanted to know that does this issue completely heal? I have had chronic gastritis since the past 2.5 years. The only symptom I have is abdominal burning/pain which seems to migrate around the abdominal area. Everything else is normal. My weight has never dropped. Mine started due to a combination of stress and a brief use of NSAIDs (though I don't know if it was NSAIDs, since I took naproxen for three weeks in August 2021 and then stopped. The burning started in December 2021). It was getting better through diet but a doctor told me to take Diclofenac (40 mg) for sore throat in Feb 2022. I took it at night and next morning, I had intense burning. It's been a little over 2 years since then and I have this sensation 24/7. I did start a bland diet 3 weeks ago; maybe it has slightly decreased the intensity, but it's still 24/7.
Really looking for motivation and hope from those who were able to heal from years long chronic gastritis.
Also, the pain I have is either in the middle of the chest, on both sides below the chest and sometimes in a straight line below the chest.
PS: I have never had an endoscopy since I was told that I didn't need it.

20, 6’1 310lbs
Taking test 250mg 3x pin mon wed fri Hcg 500iu same thing Anavar daily 30mg
Have been lifting for 5 years inconsistently but consistently past year, was 210 at my lightest but ballooned up working for a food company
Lost 20 lbs but felt extremely weak and depressed despite taking proper vitamins/sunlight/sleep diet so hopped on gear
When I woke up nipples were puffy but no sensation at all, no hardness on nipples, then at around bed time there started to be a weird feeling in my righy nipple, not painful, it’s like a hot sensation
I started taking some vynase so idk if that caused it and it’s in my head or what but I’m scared
I’m thinking it’s the HCG + aromitisation from being so big
I have aromasin and nolvadex but not going to just chug it down, wondering the proper time to use it and sides
Roast me, help me, whatever, I am a bit scared
Edit: woke up, nipples look exactly the same as a week ago, no sensation but still somewhat puffy, no hardness or lump under

Treatment options for chest pain depend on the underlying cause. Here’s an overview of various types of chest pain and their corresponding treatment strategies:

1. Cardiac-Related Chest Pain (e.g., Angina, Heart Attack)

• Medications:
• Nitrates: To relax and widen blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart.
• Aspirin: To reduce blood clotting.
• Beta-blockers: To lower heart rate and blood pressure, reducing heart workload.
• Statins: To lower cholesterol levels.
• ACE inhibitors or ARBs: To lower blood pressure and protect heart function.
• Procedures:
• Angioplasty and Stent Placement: To open blocked arteries.
• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: To create a bypass around blocked arteries.
• Lifestyle Changes:
• Diet, exercise, quitting smoking, and managing stress are crucial for long-term management.

2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

• Medications:
• Antacids: For immediate relief.
• H2 Blockers: To reduce acid production (e.g., ranitidine, famotidine).
• Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): To block acid production more effectively (e.g., omeprazole, esomeprazole).
• Lifestyle Changes:
• Avoiding trigger foods (e.g., spicy, fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol).
• Eating smaller meals.
• Not lying down immediately after eating.
• Elevating the head of the bed.
• Procedures:
• Surgery (e.g., Nissen fundoplication): For severe cases not responding to medication.

3. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (e.g., Costochondritis, Muscle Strain)

• Medications:
• NSAIDs: For pain and inflammation (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen).
• Acetaminophen: For pain relief.
• Therapies:
• Physical Therapy: To strengthen and stretch the muscles.
• Heat/Cooling Pads: To reduce pain and inflammation.
• Lifestyle Changes:
• Avoiding activities that exacerbate pain.
• Practicing good posture.

4. Pulmonary Conditions (e.g., Pulmonary Embolism, Pleuritis, Pneumonia)

• Pulmonary Embolism:
• Anticoagulants: To prevent further clotting (e.g., heparin, warfarin, DOACs like rivaroxaban).
• Thrombolytics: To dissolve existing clots in severe cases.
• Surgery or Catheter Procedures: In life-threatening situations.
• Pleuritis:
• NSAIDs: To reduce pain and inflammation.
• Antibiotics: If caused by bacterial infection.
• Corticosteroids: In some cases, to reduce inflammation.
• Pneumonia:
• Antibiotics: For bacterial infections.
• Antivirals: For viral infections.
• Oxygen Therapy: In severe cases to aid breathing.

5. Panic Attack or Anxiety-Related Chest Pain

• Medications:
• Anxiolytics: Such as benzodiazepines for immediate relief (e.g., alprazolam, lorazepam).
• SSRIs or SNRIs: For long-term management of anxiety (e.g., sertraline, fluoxetine).
• Therapies:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To manage anxiety and panic symptoms.
• Lifestyle Changes:
• Stress management techniques like mindfulness, yoga, and regular exercise.

6. Pericarditis

• Medications:
• NSAIDs: To reduce inflammation and pain.
• Colchicine: To reduce inflammation and prevent recurrences.
• Corticosteroids: In severe or refractory cases.
• Procedures:
• Pericardiocentesis: To remove excess fluid around the heart in cases of pericardial effusion.

7. Aortic Dissection

• Emergency Treatment:
• Immediate Surgery: Often required to repair the tear.
• Blood Pressure Control: Using IV medications to lower blood pressure and reduce stress on the aorta.

8. Other Gastrointestinal Causes (e.g., Peptic Ulcer)

• Medications:
• PPIs or H2 Blockers: To reduce stomach acid.
• Antibiotics: If caused by H. pylori infection.
• Lifestyle Changes:
• Avoiding NSAIDs and other irritants.
• Eating smaller, more frequent meals.

9. Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

• Antiviral Medications: To reduce severity and duration (e.g., acyclovir, valacyclovir).
• Pain Management:
• NSAIDs, acetaminophen, or stronger pain medications.
• Topical creams (e.g., capsaicin) or patches (e.g., lidocaine).

Each type of chest pain requires a specific approach to diagnosis and treatment, and it is crucial to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment plan.

So I've got a weird situation and I'm looking to see if anyone relates, cause I haven't seen the stomach pressing thing mentioned anywhere else. I probably have endometriosis, and now, I get so much trapped gas and bloating. It's gotten more and more difficult to get anything out over the past few months, and I've really had to limit what I eat and drink.
If I'm on my heating pad, whether it's on my stomach, chest, or back, I'll feel the vibrating of stuff trying to move around in my pelvis/abdomen. Following diets for gastroparesis helped when things weren't so bad, but at this point, limiting my diet is nowhere near enough for me to be able to act like I'm ok.
I haven't had the barfing issue, thank GOD. I can barely eat, though, and eating used to cause bad cramps until recently, probably because I'm on pregabalin now for my pudendal neuralgia. Dulcolax doesn't really help and just causes horrible cramping as well. Several times per day, I go into the bathroom for an hour or so to press and pull certain areas of my stomach where I know things get stuck. It makes tons of noises, like water and growling. It hurts a bunch in sensitive areas, and then I'm able to push some gas out and sometimes have a bowel movement. When had comes out, it's embarrassingly loud, sometimes like a balloon pop. I feel like I get these huge water balloons inside me and everything feels so tight. It's really weird and totally exhausting. Recently, I'm only functional and able to work until like 4 pm. I did a pelvic MRI recently and they were just like wow, you're constipated. Like, I know that already.
I wish I had a better memory to know how it used to be and how it progressed. It didn't used to be this way. I know I struggled with my Endo stuff, and that something was going on with my digestion too, but it really wasn't so debilitating until now. I had trouble and pain in just my left side around my hip and then more and more problem spots started showing up. I really don't wanna be stuck spending months and months going through a million more tests, because I'm so uncomfortable and unable to maintain my life at this point. I take gas x, peppermint tea, naproxen, just in case they'll help. It's hard to tell.
The way I started out with just Endo, the way a gastroparesis diet helps me, the trapped gas, the specific spots where things get stuck, and how more have shown up over time... it's adhesions, right? But I don't think a surgeon will be willing to listen and cut me open. I'm so scared of the possible barrier of if I'm required to do a colonoscopy. I can't imagine the agony that the laxatives would cause for me.

TW: pregnancy loss
Hello! I'm just coming off my 4th miscarriage and I'm looking for anything that could help explain why this is happening. I have an appointment with my RE next week to talk next steps.
Here is my story.. sorry for the long post. 1st miscarriage: found at 10 weeks, measured 8+6. Had a d&c and tested the poc, turners syndrome
2nd miscarriage: found at 12 weeks, measured 8+5. d&c test came back as partial molar. Tested hcg back to 0, no further complications
At this point my OB ran a RPL panel and karyotyping. Normal. I also started replacing personal care products for more fertility friendly versions and cleaning up my diet, hoping to improve egg quality.
3rd miscarriage: blighted ovum found at 7 weeks. d&c, test came back normal.
At this point, my OB referred me to an RE. I met with 2 different ones and both recommended IVF so we could do PGT testing due to my losses being chromosomally abnormal.
We did IVF, got 3 euploid embryos and transfer one in April. It stuck! We were so excited. However, at our 1st ultrasound the gestational sac was empty. We went back for a follow up and the sac had grown but it was still empty. Another blighted ovum.
The first 2 losses I can understand but the 2 blighted ovums don't make sense to me. These were seemingly normal embryos but they didn't grow properly. Is there something else going on that's preventing them from growing or implanting properly? Did something happen after my 2nd miscarriage that could be causing this? I'm at a loss and don't know if there is more testing we can do or what our next steps should be.
Thanks for listening

Firstly, im not a doctor, but endocrinology and pharmacology are a bit of a hobby lol. I see alot of guys posting bloodwork results and asking what they mean, asking why their test could be low, asking about fertility, ball size, side effects, etc. so i wanted to make a post that may help some of them out.
Why is my test low? -bodyfat: bodyfat contributes to aromatization of test into estrogen. Reference estradiol or e2 levels on bloodwork -poor diet: calories too low (if youre natural) and your body will lower test levels. If you dont intake sufficient cholesterol, vitamins, minerals, etc, your body wont have the building blocks for hormone production. Reference vitamin and mineral levels on bloods -poor sleep: your body will not produce as much test if you arent sleeping well -genetics: self-explanatory but some ethnicities are lower test naturally and may be biased more towards estrogen or DHT -SHBG: sex hormone binding globulin can bind up free test into androgen receptors or other places. Reference total test vs free test and SHBG on bloods -concussions: can damage the pituitary and cause secondary hypogonadism
Are there other options than TRT? -yes. Dialing in diet and exercise, sleep, micronutrients is the first step. Beyond that, some supplements do actually influence test either via aromatase suppression, SHBG suppression, or stimulation of LH/FSH.
-beyond that there is HCG/HMG/LH monotherapy. This works by stimulating the bodys natural test production. Will not work if you have primary hypogonadism.
Why is my libido low/ED on test? -crashed SHBG -crashed estradiol -too much estradiol -prolactin levels
Can i maintain ball size/fertility on test? -yes. You can concurrently run HCG/HMG/LH with your test to maintain. HMG/LH are considered by some to be superior options.
Why isnt test making my mental health that much better?/why did my mental stop getting better? -some people seem to feel better with higher levels of DHT in the system than others and so feel better when they arrange that. -as your HPTA gets turned off by exogenous test, your neurosteroid production will slow down as well and many supplement with DHEA and pregnenolone to rectify that.
My doctor said no. Now what? -doctors in many places arent taught endocrinology in med school and many dont have your best interest in mind. If youve done your research and are prepared, take care of yourself.
Do i need an aromatase inhibitor? -depends. If bodyfat is high, you could lose it before beginning otherwise you might. -if you are taking a bolus dose (1x/2x per week) you might as this can lead to large fluctuations in levels. A possible solution is to administer every other day or daily. -if your dose is sub 300mg/week and you arent high bodyfat, you might be able to maintain good e2 levels with DIM, etc. -“other” hormone-based compounds can also act as aromatase Inhibitors -some foods can also help
Arimidex dose? -many consider .125mg or .25 mg to be the best dose for arimidex so as not to crush e2
Aromasin? -considered by some to be a better option for higher dose/week and its said that 25 mg is a good dose.
Resources? -vigorous steve on youtube is great for all things man health and hormone related. -searching the web -marek health (expensive but THOROUGH clinic run by people who specialize in this stuff.) If you feel out of your depth and dont feel comfortable interpreting your bloods and calling the shots, check them out.

Been on Trt for roughly 6 months and HCG was added 2 months ago. Male:42 Weight: 272-279 lbs Height: 6ft 4in
Test Cyp 200 mg: 0.5ml twice a week Pregnyl 10000: 250 twice a week Anastrozole: .25 twice a week
Since October 2023 I’ve lost roughly 40 lbs down to 270lbs. Lifting 4-6 times a week on a training plan. Get roughly 7k-10k steps a day in stairmaster and additional 2-3 times a week. The past 2-3 weeks I’m up roughly 10 lbs. my diet has been solid with 297g protein, 132g fats 120g carbs.
Anyone else experience water weight on HCG. Thoughts on what I need to do for better weight loss?

Hi all,
Just looking for some insight. As part of treatment I am getting for hypogonadism, I get blood work done every six months, usually including a full liver panel.
I just got my liver panel today and the results were pretty typical for the past couple of years - albumin, bilirubin, alk phos, total plasma protein, globulin, albumin/globulin ratio all normal (I can post the full numbers and ranges if needed) but my AST is 50 (normal is <= 39) and ALT is 95 (normal is <=52).
These numbers have fluctuated off and on for as long as I have records (going back to mid 2021).
Every six or so months, the AST has been:
12/2021: 49 4/2022: 52 10/2022: 47 4/2023: 54 11/2023: 39 5/2024: 50
And ALT has been:
12/2021: 112 4/2022: 99 10/2022: 67 4/2023: 86 11/2023: 81 5/2024: 95
About me: I am a 34 year old formerly VERY obese guy who has kept 80+lbs off for a decade, but could still stand to drop another 15-20lbs as I am right around 25% body fat. I am struggling to lose the last bit of weight even with pretty serious caloric restriction and a lot of exercise. My cholesterol is slightly elevated, though my blood pressure is good and the rest of my lipid panel was normal. No abnormalities on kidney panel. I am fairly active, lifting weights and/or doing yoga every day, and I know that resistance training can elevate AST and ALT. I drink very little alcohol (2 drinks a week, maximum, usually on weekends) and do not use recreational drugs. My diet is largely whole grains, lean meats and fish, and fresh vegetables (minimal soda, snacks, sweets). I do take supplements such as NAC and TUDCA. I have no symptoms of any liver issues that I am aware of. My primary care provider is "monitoring" my liver values, but since they have been fluctuating for so long and aren't getting dramatically worse he is not particularly alarmed. I am trying not to be, either, though NAFLD has come up as a possibility.
I will probably just keep trying to lose weight and see how it impacts the numbers.
That said, I have a check-in on today's blood work with my urologist on Friday, and I'm thinking about asking for a referral to a hepatologist since I finally have good insurance that will cover the visit. Does this seem prudent? Is there anything I need to be aware of going into the appointment? Anyone have any thoughts, etc? How nervous would you be if you were me?
Cheers!
EDIT: well, pubmed says that in rats, administration of HCG (which is what I take for hypogonadism) may increase hepatic inflammation, so maybe that's part of the issue, with the caveat that these were obese rats (not humans) taking huge doses.
EDIT 2: huh, higher numbers in the warmer months, lower numbers in the cooler months. That's interesting. Especially given that I tend to drink more alcohol (but not much more) and eat worse during the winter.

So I've been on trt for about 5 years now. Few months ago felt not as responsive as much. Tried multiple different amounts and frequencies. Last few months I even added hcg. Still no improvement. Tried hcg at 250units twice a week, 500units a week, etc. Yes balls came back but still no libido and sense of well being. Even without hcg I've had great numbers. Test ranges from troughs of 600s to 1200s. E2 ranges from 20s to mid 30s. With hcg I was at 800 t and 23 e2. When I got on a few years ago I was probably just stressed with a failing marriage, overtraining, diet, etc. Don't get me wrong, I made great progress with the energy I got. Going from 170 to 195lbs and pretty lean at being 6 1. Fertility is not an issue as I've had a vasectomy and already have 4 kids. Im just looking to get my libido back, sense of well being, and not have to take cialis which I think no longer is as effective for me anymore.
Looking for recommendations Currently I'm running 50mg of test 2x a week and 500units of hcg 2x a week. Yes I've run higher before on each still nothing worth while.
Looking for recommendations My current supply consist of Plenty of test 4 unreconstituted refill of hcg 2 bottles of anastorozole And about 30 year old clomid pills.
Any suggestions on restarting with that
Thanks all. Just want to see possibly by restarting due to me possibly jumping the gun to early. Pre trt levels were in the ranges of low 300s and low 400s but also felt like shit. Again thinking about it and yes I've had some good weeks on trt but 75% was not good due to hct always climbing and other various reasons. Yes I workout 5 times a week, eat pretty clean, cardio with zone 2.

Right, good day everyone,
23M/81-82kg/6'0"
Edit: no need to rip me in the comments. I got big. I got lean. I got strong. The drugs did what they were supposed to do. I used all pharma ancillaries (besides enclo) did 100's of hours of research, months of prep, and over a year of bloodwork before touching anything. Also had a few years of training- but not enough for AAS. Just a young, insecure and down on himself dude who took some gear- we all make mistakes, no matter how well informed we think we are.
So long story short- have ran 3 steroid cycle. First was 2 years ago, last one ended 6 months ago. Not above a gram. No 19nors. Just test + DHTs. Longest cycle 16 weeks, using HCG @1500iu weekly each time.
Edit: LH is always between 2-4. Was 2-4 range when at 400, only time it's been 5 was when at 800ng/dL. It's at 3 as of last test (Test was 7nmol, LH 3, FSH 2)
Pre cycle bloods had me at around 400ng/dL/14-16nmol.
After first cycle (Test @ 350, tapered up 500mg) I pct'd to 800ng/dL (28nmol?). Used Nolvadex @ 40/20/20/20. Also Clomid @ 12.5/12.5/12.5/0.0
Bloods taken 6 weeks after stopping PCT- doubled my Test levels (increased muscle, better diet + sleep) which was awesome! Should have stopped here. Didn't.
After the second cycle, came back at 200ng/dL (7nmol) used same PCT protocol. I was training very hard so I expected this- I actually got way leaner and kept 90% of the strength- despite having this low level (was obviously in a calorie defecit) doing MMA + gym.
PCT'd 3 more times after this:
Nolva only. 20mg/4 weeks. 2 months break- still 7nmol. Still kept same bodyweight so maintenance calories (4.5k)
Clomid only. 25mg/4 weeks. 2 months break- still 7nmol.
Jumped back on Test for 4 months after this.
Then PCT'd again. Enclomiphene only. 12.5mg/4 weeks, followed by a 2 weeks break, then 10mg of Nolva for 4 weeks.
That was the last PCT i've done- still 7nmol following this.
I assumed I was underfuelling- so since then i've gained ~8kg+. My appetite is also insane right now- I never feel full.
Almost entirely fat. No strength increase.
My physique looks like shit, I feel like shit. Have gone so far backwards.
So, I took 3 whole weeks off training pretty much. Did 3 weight sessions, 45 mins each. Nothing else.
Stopped tracking food, but was consuming well over 5000+ calories of almost entirely meat, eggs, cheeses, saturated fats and oils. Yes I know it's hard to say 5000+ calories but remember i've tracked food for 2 years +, I know it was at LEAST 5000 calories.
My appetite is insane.
It's was quite an extreme diet, very high fat, high protein, low carb.
Just re-tested at 4.5nmol-100ng/dL after this rest and refeed and gaining 3kg+ alone during this period. Obviously all fat. No muscle, wasn't training.
I was overtraining and underfuelling for quite some time but i've gained significant weight over the past 4-5 months, but look and feel like shit.
Had abs, veins, strength for 2 years- no matter my test levels, but now it's caught up and it's all gone. Literally back to square 1.
I'm probably going to pin some test P @140mg per week (within the next week), as well as some Tirzepatide @ 2.5mg to shed the shit weight.
Does anyone have any other suggestions before I jump back on TRT+GLP?
Am I stuffed?
I generally kept between 8-10% bodyfat the whole time I was cycling on/off. Few times got closer to 12 when heaviest (88-89kg) but mostly 8-10% range.
Did lots of MMA, lots of running, lots of weights. Was eating 4000+ calories the whole time, but lost/gained randomly.
Usually weight was between 73-77kg- this is when OFF anabolics I should mention. Doing lots of fight training+sparring.
On cycle I would blow up past this with almost no bodyfat gains.
I wasn't massive, but strong and lean the whole time. Got heaviest at 88kg on cycle (1st) and peaked at 80kg last cycle, 8-9% bodyfat.
Lost a few KG during PCT down to 73-74kg- but now back into 81-82kg range.
Now i'm likely 20%+ bodyfat at lower strength and i'm suffering a lot.
What's the smart/logical next step to take here? I have got a script for TRT now. But i'm not sure what to do. I'm 23!
Cheers all

Hi friends -
After many months of TTC, all sorts of fertility tracking with Mira, switching to a GF diet (already have been plant-based forever) and countless supplements, - I had gotten a bfp 2 days before my missed period. I only tested early because I was SO incredibly nauseous and my boobs hurt like no other. We were so excited because I have PCOS (no insulin resistance, not overweight, no irregular cycles ever, just some cortisol and testosterone dysregulation with mild hirsutism)and subclinical hypothyroidism (T3 issues) so I always was told my chances would be slim to none.
Of course because of that, my anxiety was elevated and I focused on line progression, a lot. Every little cramp I had made me nervous, despite them being mild. Sadly I watched my lines start to fade over the week and went in yesterday for a quantitative HCG draw after some light brown spotting. I don’t have those results yet. But this morning at just about 5 weeks, I woke up to two negative tests (digital and frer with FMU) coupled with the worst cramps of my life and some period like bleeding.
Ironically, today was my intake call with the OB office, and when I answered and they asked how things were going and I told them how this morning went they responded with “oh I’m so sorry, just go to the ER” and as an ER nurse, I know that’s not really necessary. But I’m annoyed because they didn’t leave me any room to ask questions and also promptly hung up after and cancelled all upcoming appointments per my MyChart notifications. I sat on hold calling back for 45 minutes to try and get connected with someone, but gave up with the long wait.
So I’m pretty sad, to say the least, and feeling really defeated. My question is - how long after a chemical/early miscarriage were you able to conceive? I’m looking at the bright side being that at least my body could do this - since I was told forever I couldn’t. But I can’t help but wonder and hope this wasn’t a one off thing.

After you read below: do you think my issue is PCOS or does it sound like something else? If you think it is PCOS, do you have an idea on what type? How are you guys finding good specialist? Any recommendations on what to do? Any other thoughts are welcomed as well.
I was a skinny child and was very active until late teenage years. However I continued to gain and gain weight once I started my period and it never stopped. I stopped being active and doing the physical activities I loved when my weight started to affect my ability to do stuff.
First period in the third grade at 9/10 years old.
Unknowingly diagnosed with PCOS at 11-12. The obgyn told my mother the results, I was not told the results by my mother, I was told I was fat and needed to lose weight.
I went to the OBGYN on my own when I was 18 because I thought I had endometriosis and was then told my diagnosis that I had PCOS.
My periods at this time were bleeding for a whole month and then like having a month off and then bleeding again for a month. They put me on metformin, all I did was 💩. It did not help.
They put me on bc and all it did was make my periods last longer, bleed harder, and cramp worse.
I was also told that I was fat and I needed to lose weight and that was the cure for PCOS so I went many years without going back to an OB/GYN or any new medication because all I ever heard was I was fat.
I would try more exercising, intense work outs, I would try fad diets, and I would even take a diet pill that was not prescribed for me and would pass out from taking that pill. I might lose 1-5 pounds and then I’d gain it all back if not more.
My periods now are bleeding for 4 to 6 months then I have a day or two break and then I bleed again for another 4 to 6 months. Heavy bleeding every day, clumps the size of my palm every day, and in pain every day. I have hair growing on my upper lip and chin. No hair thinning that I’ve noticed on the top of my head. I’ve been “pre-diabetic” for years but idk when I was initially told that.
I live like this for years, my whole life pretty much. I’m 27 now but we have to go to me at 26 in September of last year. I start having extreme pain in my right ovary that is worse than anything I’ve ever experienced before. It’s continuing to get worse and worse so I finally take myself to a new OB/GYN that was recommended by a friend. That OBGYN did not want me to be her patient. She even asked me to find a doctor that was closer to me to go to, no I did not complain about having to come out so far to see her. She asked me this on her own with no prompting from me. She does an exam and tells me to go get an ultrasound and find a new doctor. She also takes a test that apparently says I was HPV positive however I have never gotten actual documentation from her besides a piece of paper with it written in her own handwriting that I was HPV positive. The next time I got an HPV test it was negative. I don’t think I was ever actually HPV positive. I go get an ultrasound done and it says I have a cyst on my right ovary, but I’m going to need a follow up with a new OB/GYN so I set up an appointment however it’s months from then because everywhere is busy and booked.
We’re now in October 2023, the pain is so bad and debilitating I end up in the ER. When I am in the ER, they only give me an ultrasound and a vaginal ultrasound where they still see the cyst on my right ovary. The person notes that there is inflammation occurring but no one decides to follow up on this, which is important to note. They sent me home with a new birth control and pain medication naproxen (shout out to naproxen because you helped my pain so much - miss you). Very quickly, my bleeding stops and the pain goes away. I think I’m in the clear but I would be very wrong.
November 2023 I end up back in the ER due to pain in my leg, shortness of breath, and the pain is coming back in my right ovary. One month on this birth control gave me blood clots in my left leg and both my lungs. They admit me to the hospital, they tell me they think the birth control caused the blood clots (we would find out later that they did). They tell me to stop taking the birth control and I can no longer take the pain medication because they have to put me on blood thinning medication. The blood thinning medication starts working very quickly but the pain in my ovary is next level bad like I’m actually convinced I’m going to die in this hospital from this ovary pain and my vagina feels like the whole thing is on fire. I’m not even worried about the blood clots. I’m worried about the ovary which should truly suggest how bad of pain I was in. They give me strong pain medication and nothing works and they won’t give me naproxen because you can’t take it while on blood thinners. We eventually landed on oxy after a couple tries of different pain medication and that finally helps. However, after a couple of days in the initial place, where I was admitted to, they moved me to the OBGYN wing. My leg feels better, I’m breathing better, but my ovary is still killing me. They’ve tested for STDs. They found nothing. At this point I was hoping(but like not really I don’t want an STD) it was something like that so they could find what the problem was. They’re pretty much telling me that it’s in my head and it’s my anxiety and they put me on anxiety medication while I’m in this wing. Well guess what wasn’t my anxiety? The pelvic inflammatory disease and the abscess they found on my right ovary. The hematologist comes in and sees that I have ice packs on my hips and asked me what’s wrong and I tell him and he goes “I think you might be bleeding at your hips so I’m going to order you a CT”, this is where they find the pelvic inflammatory disease and the abscess that is severely infected on my right ovary. Again no STDS found because they were convinced I had them 🙃. They put me on antibiotics and within a couple days. I start feeling better and they release me from the hospital on a whole bunch of medication‘s. Including the blood thinning medication that I would now have to take for six months and then do more blood test to see if I have to be on them for the rest of my life.
So we’re here now in May 2024 and I am doing these follow up test. I’ve had to fight with the hospitals outpatient OB/GYN doctors multiple times they’ve refused to give me follow-up CT to check on the abscess. I eventually started bleeding out of my asshole, which led me to seeing the G.I. who would then give me a new CT. I still don’t know what the bleeding out of my asshole thing was. I’m waiting for a colonoscopy. It’s only happened twice so far. This cyst is still showing up on the CT. I will be getting an ultrasound done soon, but I’ve refused to get one because they refused to give me a CT. Now that I’ve gotten the CT I’m fine with going to get an ultrasound.
Anyway, there’s a lot of body hate, a lot of mental health problems, multiple medical professionals failing me and only seeing a fat POC, and multiple SA accounts as a child that I’m not going get into. I feel like I’m losing my mind. Ive hit 300 pounds as of the begging of this week and the want to KMS is high. I have an appointment scheduled with a RDN to try and help but they’re not a PCOS specialist.
I’ve only been recently doing a little more research into PCOS and it sounds like a lot of people are just umbrella’d underneath PCOS and later they find out it wasn’t PCOS at all. I have no idea what type of PCOS I have. I can’t take birth control which is an issue because apparently birth control can help with PCOS. Or at least people say so. At times, like now, I’m convinced I don’t even have PCOS and it’s something worse. When people talk about their PCOS online or in person, they say they have a loss of a period. I’ve never heard anyone have periods like I do. This further worries me that it’s something else.
I need help badly. So as I said at the beginning: do you think my issue is PCOS or does it sound like something else? If you think it is PCOS, do you have an idea on what type? How are you guys finding good specialist? Any recommendations on what to do? Any other thoughts are welcomed as well.

I know this isnt exactly TRT, but ive read HCG injections are common place with guys on TRT so i figured some people here would be knowledgable on it. im in my early 30s and have been monitoring my testosterone levels for a few years. I basically fall right on the borderline area of where its recommended to take TRT and as much as I want too Ive been holding out mainly because I know its a life long commitment, and my life generally hasnt been very consistent for a few years. my levels were around 550, i was in a serious accident and even after a little less than year of recovery I tested at around 250, then after 5-6 months of some serious weight lifting/exercise, supplementation and diet I was able to get up to about 350 naturally.
I still think I can continue getting my levels up higher naturally or at least am willing to try a little longer, but after continuing to suffer with some memory issues and brainfog related my previous accident on top of an ADHD diagnoses ive had since i was a kid, my doctor and I came to the conclusion that getting back on adderall again after 10 years off of it, might be beneficial for me. I was hesitant at first, but after giving it a try again it has made a tremendously positive impact on my life right now over all. that is besides the fact that I had to leave town for work for 3 months, which also turned into one of the most stressful periods of my life that also led to me taking a break from lifting and dieting. Im pretty sure my test levels tanked again, I have started experiencing ED which I know can be a side effect of adderall but I never had this problem while on adderall before the 3 month period of stress, which leads me to believe it is more related to my overall testosterone levels not just a side effect. I just got tested again, and waiting for the results, but I was cleaning my room and came across a vial of hCG I had gotten a few years ago and never used. Im really trying to dial down my diet again, and eating healthier after getting back home.
Im more open now to getting on TRT sooner, but probably not until the fall/winter at the earliest and I was wondering if using this vial of hCG might help give me a boost to jump start my testosterone production again. I was just wondering if anyone on this sub had an experience with just hCG alone, and if you had any thoughts, tips or recommendations., ive never injected anything in my life but ive seen on youtube some guys even just stick the needle in their belly, im not sure if thats the same as TRT. do you have to worry about air bubbles or anything like that? Id appreciate any responses, I know TRT especially at my age will eventually be the best option, but hCG is all I have for the time being and im not sure if It will even be worth it or not.
TLDR: been struggling with low testosterone levels after an accident and new medication, found a bottle of hCG in my room I bought online a couple years ago and never used. just looking for any thoughts and tips about hCG alone, as this is my only option for the moment, although i do plan to eventually get on trt asap.

I recently came off of a blast of 400mg for 12 weeks about 5-6 weeks ago. I was taking .5mg adex twice a week with pins. Half way through the blast I got bloods done and estradiol came back 46 pg/ml.
Well I've found blood work from my trt dose of 200mg a week with .25mg adex twice a week with pins and my estradiol was at 25 pg/ml.
After my blast I went back to my trt dose of 200mg and like a complete idiot stayed at .5 mg adex twice a week. I don't know what I was thinking but my diet was out of control and I was drinking more than I should have due to stress from life (wife, kids, and my business).
I was having really painfull nipples for the last 3 weeks and again, like a complete moron without getting bloodwork done, I upped my adex to .75mg twice a week for one week.
A couple of days before the last .75mg dose I was experiencing crippling anxiety, brain fog, intrusive thoughts, suicidal, felt like I was sick but wasn't, overall body aches, extreme dehydration even though I drink a little more than 1 gallon of water a day.
I'm not due for bloodwork yet, but I can get some done this coming week.
Is it safe to assume I have crashed my e2? Nothing else in my routine has changed, nothing new added or taken away. I am also not on any other medications.
It's currently been roughly 10-11 days of dealing with these symptoms and 8 days since my last adex dose.
On hand I have extra test and hcg I can take. I can also get some dbol but it won't be here for a week.
What do you guys think?

For context I (24f) was diagnosed with PCOS in 2021, main probs are extremely high testosterone, high dhea sulfate, borderline high insulin, & stubborn weight gain (slower but obvious weight gain w/ no change in routine going from 100lbs to 120lbs in a few months after high school and maintained 120-130lbs but then in 2021 started to shoot from 120lbs to 190lbs in about a year & a half even after diet changes etc & have consistently been 185-190lbs (I’m 5’2) for the last year), & then obviously infertility has been a struggle.
My SO (25m) & I have put a pause on actively trying & tracking so this cycle would be more of a happy accident, however, had been on letrozole 2.5mg for three months prior & had no luck yet did have positive ovulation tests on easy@home & pregmate strips. However, thanks to inositol & prenatals my cycle has started to regulate to around 34 days in contrast to the usual 120 ish days it was before with provera needed to induce.
This is probably the first cycle I ovulated naturally in years. I took an ovulation test on a whim after we had did the deed two & three nights prior, day of peak, & day after. Well, this test I got the most blazing positive I ever had, basically became a dye stealer kind of positive. I am 10DPO right now & have had the worst cramps possible since around 6DPO. I know that can just be PMS as well but I usually don’t cramp like this. Boobs are also super sore & have been extremely nauseous but I know that’s also related to PMS & could just be a rise in progesterone since I would test positive already if HCG was high enough to produce symptoms.
I have tested stark white negative with FMU & just tested at 8pm as well w/ another negative. I took an ovulation test too as I heard w/ early HCG the tests sometimes cannot distinguish between HCG & LH so you may get a positive OPK if pregnant. I did not, also pretty faint line indicating low LH. So, for that reason I am also thinking I may be out.
I know everyone says you aren’t out until AF shows up but statistically it’s looking like I am. I just don’t understand if I got that blazing of a positive OPK & have had positives in the past & the timing is right why it isn’t happening, it just feels like my body is broken.
Also to add: I have gotten pregnant once before randomly at 20 before my pcos got worse but had a loss at 7 weeks but that has been my only instance of conception when I’ve never had protected sex in my life w/ any numerous partners I’ve had since 16. Also, my partner does have a child (2.5yo) from a prior relationship & 2 losses so I don’t believe any issues are on his end.
Anyone get a positive after a later negative or suggestions for supplements or tips for when we are ready to try again if this isn’t it? Currently taking wholesome story myo & d-chiro inositol powder, Mary Ruth’s women’s liquid multivitamin with hormonal support, 540mg maca root, 100mg coq10, smartypants gummy prenatal (bad at taking pills), & baby aspirin. Should I add or switch anything else?

I know you all are probably tired of these posts, but I would like to explain my situation a little bit
Growing up around 11 after a concussion my life kinda went downhill. At ages 12-19 I was overweight then obese. Unhealthy lifestyle, addicted to computers. Freshman year of college I decided to change my life and lose weight and hit the gym. I went from 245 lbs to ~165 from age 18-19.
I have gotten decent progress with 365/260/535 lifts, but my body does definitely not show that lol.
My total test was 360 a year ago and 342 1 month after. I was retested again this February with a total of 490. I felt good at this moment with a new job and everything felt good. I am getting retested for total AND free testosterone in 1 week. I definitely do not feel as good as I did when I was at 490. From there the endocrinologist will decide if I will be able to be put on TRT.
The past 1-3 years I have been trying all kinds of methods to increase my test. Clomid (stopped due to side effects), sermorelin, healthy diet, active lifestyle, etc.
Some lab work from 10 months ago: TSH: 0.41 L LH: 12.80 FSH: 2.24 Cortisol 15.8 (has come down over span of many months) DHEA: 9.360 (has come down over span of many months) Estrogen: 19
I lean towards wanting to get on to TRT due to after 2-3 years of hard work, I am really not satisfied with how I feel and look. My father is on TRT after being diagnosed with low T decades ago. (i am not sure whether any T issues can be genetically related). I am afraid of fertility or heart issues down the line. I would like to have HCG alongside TRT to preserve fertility, but the ultimate question is.... Should I get on TRT if my results are low next week?
Obviously there is probably a lot of stuff I am overlooking or am ignorant to. That is why I am posting this here.

I am 4w1d pregnant today. I have PCOS and got pregnant after using Clomid. I crave sweet food these days.
Tested HCG twice and the number is fine and doubling. I used to be in a keto diet for three months but my doctor said I need to put carbs into my system "Now that I am pregnant". However, I am really worried that eating what I crave would do something to my pregnancy.
Can I eat normally?

Hi all, I am 2 weeks out from a successful MTX shot. While I am so happy my HCG levels are down to zero, I’m still struggling with being sad that I’m not pregnant, even though it was never viable.
MTX really messed me up. I struggled the first week with terrible side effects and then as soon as I was feeling better I caught something terrible and it’s knocked down pretty bad. MTX really wiped my immune system and I am wondering what others have done to get healthy again and prepare TTC in 3 months.
How much folic acid? What other supplements do people reccomend What else did people do to rid the body of MTX? Detox? Diet?