Hi JMac,
We have a similar story. I just turned 33 and have been struggling with this for 15 years. It took me 10 years to get properly diagnosed, but even after that proper treatment was hard--though I was on the pill and that helped manage my symptoms.
I'm pretty thin, the facial hair only started getting bad recently, and although my scalp hair was thinning for years no one beleived me! I can't tell you how many times my thyroid was tested! Anyway...
I did a lot of research and tried to get on Metformin before my hub and I conceived, but no luck. I also had a missed miscarriage at 9 weeks. That ultrasound was heartbreaking...as was going home and telling the so-eager-to-be-a-dad guy who as soon as I walked through the door said, "how is the little guy doing?". Ugh.
Definitely go on Metformin - I am in the health field and have done a ton of research. I am demanding it of my doctor as soon as I get an appointment--I don't want to question if getting put off again will end another pregnancy. Even with "normal" insulin, Metformin seems to help. Check out the other posts and resources: physicians think if we're think we're not IR. But even if we're not, Metformin helps with the androgenization, regular cycles, egg quality, etc. etc.
The good news is we could concieve. I told my husband I am going to be the most difficult paitient ever if that's what it takes to get metformin. Also, I think I will ask for progesterone supplementation if/when I get pregnant again, at least through week 12.
Good luck. I'm new too! Let's be moms!
