I am so sorry that you are having to go through this situation. Here are some suggestions. You may want to switch to Yaz. I lost 30 pounds when I got on Yaz. However, there are drawbacks. Mid-cycle I become somewhat depressed. It's amazing that I can tell the exact day that it will hit with Yaz. Also, my breasts become incredibly bloated and painful. Finally, you may experience longer periods and spotting.
Also, you may want to increase your Metformin to 2000 mg. When I was at 1500, I had no results. My insulin and blood sugar levels did not change. ONly with taking 2000 mg of Metformin did my pre-diabetic state disappear and I lost wait.
Also, avoid carbs as much as possible. If I refrain from eating any non-whole grain carbs, the weight falls off even when I don't exercise. It's strange. I can eat white bread, white pasta, sweets and chips and load on the pounds immediately. I am not a doctor or nutritionist, but something seems to be connected to the bad carbs and PCOS and hair loss and weight gain.
Finally, please get your thyroid levels checked. Many women with PCOS also have hypothyroidism, which causes weight gain.
Good luck.
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