Hi, I am new to the site and I was just "officially" diagnosed a few weeks ago, though I have had PCOS probably for years. My doctor put me on birth control in 2006, and I came off BCP this past May in order to try to get pregnant. I have not had a period since I came off the BCP and my doctor automatically recommended Metformin.
I asked if there was anything else that I could do besides going on another prescription. The doctor's response was that I would have to do something and that I shouldn't leave it untreated. She said my options were BCP, Metformin, or maybe Progesterone.
In doing my own further research, I have found that making diet and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce symptoms. I stumbled upon Dr. Dunne's book and have decided to try it out before starting another medication. I just purchased the full e-book, since it was cheaper than getting the hard copy, from the website pcosdiet (dot) org. It is definitely well researched and well thought out. I plan to start in the next week or so. I will let you all know how it goes for me. |