I would guess I am a type 4 -
Although newly diagnosed. I always thought my symptoms were related to my thyroid issues, but it may have been PCOS all along. I didn't have trouble conceiving with my two children, so I must have ovulated. I also had problems with heavy periods. I have very bad cholesterol. I do have problems with facial hair and Insulin Resistance. I used to be very thin until I had a thyroid nodule removed in '95 - gained 80 pounds in 5 years and stayed around 200 for 9 years now. Dr. put me on metphormin 1000 mg and then will increase in a few weeks. I hope this helps. I was tested for cushings in 97 but came back normal. Exercise and diet never helped with weight except for when I did the Atkins about 8 years ago. I dropped 15 pounds but then found out I was pregnant with dd, so I stopped. I am thinking about the IR diet. |