Hi gals! I'm new to this site and new to PCOS.. just diagnosed last week and pretty upset, scared, and overwhelmed. I went off the pill in Feb as we're TTC our first child, however, my pd never returned (5 months later... still nothing). My o/s showed cysts; I have some excess facial/neck/chest hair (nothing crazy but I need to pluck every few days... gross); normal weight 24.2 BMI (although I'm about 10 -15 lbs more than I'd like to be); since going off the pill my acne has gotten worse... and constantly feeling bloated and crampy since going off the pill - anyone else have that happen?
I work out 4-6 times a week (mostly running)... and eat healthy. Has anyone heard anything about alcohal consumption... affects with PCOS? or any of meds described above? I'm in Corporate Sales with many evening client events (probably drink more nights a week than I should).
I've been referred to an E/R where we'll "explore our options" (appt is next month). From everything I'm reading.. sounds like Metformin has worked for several of you? (I'm currently not on any meds)
So frusterating that we spend years trying to avoid getting pregnant and then have so much trouble when we want to!
Interested in hearing your thoughts... |