I've always been hesitant to take BCP's and have been on and off them since the age of 17, (3 or so years ago) when I first visited a gynocologist. However, at this time I did not know I had PCOS, just that I had never gotten a period naturally on my own. She said, take BCP's and I'll get my period. And I did.
Later on, I found out that many of my other problems (weight gain, excess body hair, etc) were all related to this thing called PCOS, and I was a bit annoyed that my previous doctor hadn't told me about it...
More recently, an endoct. I visited decided to not put me on Met because A) I'm not severely overweight and B) I do not want to get pregnant at the moment. However, I've always been worried about putting hormones into my body, and I'd rather try to get my body to produce a period somewhat naturally... if possible.
Have any of you who NEVER had AF naturally had success with Metformin or other drugs aimed at insulin issues instead of hormones? I know I need to get AF once in a while so I don't get cancer, but I just wish there was another way. And I must admit it scares me that the BCP might be adding to the problem in ways they'll only figure out later...
My dad has Diabeties II and so does (did) my mom's father.
I'm obviously at risk, though my tests so far have not shown signs of anything abnormal except the excess free testosterone levels. But I'm only 20, and I'm sure I'm heading towards developing diabeties. Would it be better to start Met now while I'm still young and not terribly overweight, or should I do what my doctor says and wait till I want to have kids to go on the drug and stick w/ BCP's for now?
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