PCOS Anyone?

Yes I can relate I've had PCOS since 2000. They put me on Metformin and my life changed I could have a normal life again. No more continual periods. I got married and was lucky to have 2 wonderful children while being on Metformin. My youngest is 3 and I am still on Metformin not for getting pG but so I don't have continual periods. I cannot take BC either. But the Metformin lowers your insulin levels to a more normal level and gives you more energy where you are not so tired. I have PCOS and Insulin Resistance. When my insulin is high then I gain weight. If you are noton Metformin anymore you might ask your Dr it might help some of the side effects your having go away. With 2 Preschoolers I need all the energy I can get. Good luck

I have PCOS as well but my symptoms don't sound as severe as yours. I was on Metformin a few years ago (not to get PG but to manage symptoms) and that combined with birth control really seemed to help. Now I am just on Seasonale and don't have any issues. If you OB can't get your symptoms under control definitely try an endocrinologist - they should be able to help! Good luck!

Go see an endocrinologist. They will be able to help you manage the stuff that goes along with PCOS (losing hair you want and growing hair you don't, unhealthy insulin levels, weight gain, etc...) Good luck! I have it, too and also have two children.

Hi D.-

I feel your pain. I have PCOS as well and it took me three years to get pregnant. I am getting the IUD Mirena which my OB is saying will give me lighter and maybe no periods at all...keep your fingers crossed about that one. As for your symptoms I know there are a few support groups for women with PCOS out there that youn may want to look into (I googled it one day and there were several) My symptoms don't sound as severe as yours but I would think if your OB is not being sympathetic you may want to look for someone else...maybe an endocrinologist?