HI!

I think you could go to your ob-gyn and get an ovaries ultrasound. I was diagnosed of Polycystic Ovarie Syndrome. I gained weight (from 110 to 140 pounds (i am 5'6) in 4 months without overeating and following the Atkins Diet, thanks God and Dr Atkins, otherwise it would have been many more pounds.

Actually, PCOs pacients are adviced to follow a low carb diet.

I am on medication, Metformin and Synthetic Thyroid Hormone.

The weight doesn t come off but at least I have my insulin under control which in the end helps me avoid diabetes and other health complications.

Don't give up. Everytime you leave the diet (not just Atkins) and come back, it gets harder to loose what you gained.

If you don't loose on Atkins Diet, (and you are not cheating) chances are you have a huge hormonal problem. I would get the ultrasound first, this way you will avoid jumping from doctor to doctor.

As for the Fat Fast, my doctor told me it was safe to follow if I took my vitamins and only for a week. I didn't feel deprived because I was not
hungry at all and I lost 4 pounds ( a lot) but I exercised a lot too.


Please get the ultrasound or get some info on the web on PCOs (alopecia is a characteristic as well.

Good Luck and let me know if you need more info or help.

Eve