I honestly have no clue which hormones might be out of whack... So, my skin is a mess, and my dermatologist suggested I go see a gynecologist for an ultrasound just to rule out any issues with my ovaries. Everything there came back fine, but since my cycles are so irregular and my skin is still breaking out, my doctor recommended Diane-35. Has anyone else tried it?
Right now, I’m about 177cm and 65kg... Technically, that's a perfect BMI, but I still feel like I'm carrying a few extra pounds. I definitely feel more comfortable at around 60kg... Three years ago, I was only 50kg. Just imagine how frustrating it is to pack on 15kg in three years—with 10 of those coming in a single year—even though my diet hasn't changed and I stay active. It really makes you wonder what's actually going wrong with your body.
Nothing for now... they just don't believe me when I tell them how much weight I've gained. Before this, I looked practically anorexic. I was eating normally, but I was just terribly thin. Now, I finally look somewhat normal... I saw my OBGYN regarding some skin issues—she actually referred me to a dermatologist—and since we were already checking my ovaries, everything seemed fine. But then she suggested I could start taking birth control like Yaz to help clear up my skin and regulate my cycles. Everyone seems to criticize those types of pills, so I'm really hesitant to experiment with them. She thinks it's a good move, but I'm nervous... She didn't even suggest getting my hormone levels checked. I'm going to demand that my primary doctor runs some tests; I'll insist on it because I have no idea why I'm gaining weight, and I fully intend to find the root cause. Anyway, if anyone else is dealing with similar issues and managed to get things sorted out, please let me know.
I stepped on the scale again today after a bit of a break... and wouldn't you know it, the number is up another two pounds compared to just last week. Honestly, I am at a total loss here. I’m eating balanced meals, I’m staying active—I'm moving plenty—and yet the scale just keeps creeping upward. It's been happening for a while now. About three years ago, I was actually underweight for my height. Then, out of nowhere, the weight started piling on. Within a single year, I gained over 20 pounds. If I had just stopped at what most would call an "ideal" weight, everything would be fine, but instead, this slow, steady gain continues. There isn't any obvious culprit. My diet hasn't undergone any drastic changes, and I haven't suddenly become a couch potato. Given that other symptoms are pointing toward potential hormonal issues, I have to wonder if there's an underlying imbalance at play. If anyone else has dealt with something similar, please, let me know. I'm also looking for advice on how to adjust my nutrition to stop this trend. It feels completely illogical to slash my caloric intake—when I'm already eating a normal, reasonable amount—just to force my weight to stay stagnant.
During my ovulation window, that stabbing sensation gets so intense that I literally have to sit down just to deal with it... Now I’m heading in for an ultrasound because of it—specifically to see if there's a link to some dermatological issues I've been having. We need to either confirm this is the root cause or rule it out entirely... Honestly, I'm terrified that given how irregular my cycle is, they'll find significant issues or something like cysts due to the pain levels...😢