First of all, congrats on your DD getting dxd early. I can tell you that metformin does help patients even if they aren't overweight. I was never dxd with any cysts either, but I had many of the same side effects as your DD, except I had the weight issue. Metformin does not work directly on sugar levels in the body, so it won't "wash her out". The way it works is, it resensitizes your cells to use your insulin more efficiently. Since insulin is a master hormone, met helps to allow the hormones slip back into a normal balance. Even though someone may be of normal weight, and perhaps not even trying to conceive, your hormones can still be all wacky, and that shows up as hirsutism, irregular or painful cycles and hair loss. Even though I have been at my goal weight now for over 2.5 years, my docs still keep me at my dose of met to keep everything in line. It 's just what I need to keep everything in balance. Hope this helps, and I'm proud of you for all the research you've done...the best thing you can do!
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