What came first PCOS or weight gain?

Does PCOS cause you to gain weight? Or does weight gain cause PCOS?

I think they go hand in hand. PCOS makes the weight gain worse however the weight gain doesn't make the PCOS worse.

My DR says it's like the chicken and the egg thing go figure.

I know that the hormone imbalances at the beginning cause a decrease in you metablolism therefore causing you to gain weight easier and faster. The extra weight gain in turn causes your hormones to become more imbalanced therefore making your PCOS worse. So PCOS changes your body so that you gain weight....and in turn the weight gain causes a worsening of PCOS.

Laurie Marie, I think you hit the old nail on the head. It is like a nightmare cycle and I am tired of fighting it. Has anyone had an RNY with PCOS and if so how did it work out for you?? I need a good fairy about now.

Marianne, I was diagnosed with PCOS during all the exams before my RNY. Imagine my surprise after all these years to hear there was an explanation for all those things my doctors had never put together. On July 13th this year I had my bypass, and I've sailed throught it. I've already lost 62 lbs., am losing the brown patches, and swear the sking tags are reducing in size. I feel great and think I'm losing the weight at a fantastick speed. Good luck to you! suzie

Suzie, Since I posted that message I have had gastric lap banding (on 8-11-06) and have lost about 20 lbs. I still need more restriction. I am feeling better but have a long way to go . congratulations on your weight loss. I had my surgery by the Davis son and dad at Methodist. I think they are in the same group as your doctor!! a small world...

Hi Laura Hi you Doing ?  I have a question? If your hormone is imbalance and the Dr. put you on some thing of med will you start to drop weight again.