Just got back from the gyn. Basically it went like this:

I had to pee in a cup (as usual) and they tested it for a UTI, but nothing was detected. I was prescribed antibiotics anyways. She told me that I may be Pre-Diabetic.

Then the nurse practioner suggested to me (all on her own) that I go on Metformin to help me continue to lose weight and regulate my period. She told me that clinic I was at is strictly a family planning facility they can't prescribe Metformin...

Tina Castle

Hello all:

I have been going through the threads for over 2 hours trying to find out if anyone has gone through.

I was diagnosed about 2 weeks ago with PCOS. I had gained 30lbs over the past year, starting losing my hair and stopped getting my period.

Before I was diagnosed I worked out 5 days a week and ate right and the months I would not get my period gained 10 pounds.

My doctor has me on 1500mg of Metformin. Will my weight ever go back...

Sashagreeneyes

I feel kind of weird about the whole thing to be honest. I look around the community and I see very concerned, nervous, anxious...even frightened women (and understandably so! I can't imagine how I would have felt if this diagnosis caught me off guard). I feel slightly odd...because I know that if I heard the word "cancer" I'd probably freak...but hearing "PCOS" doesn't phase me THAT much. I'm so used to the idea the diagnosis basically was just an official confirmation of...

Greatest Hits

Lately I've been really impatient with myself and I've decided to go the clinic that diagnosed my PCOS and ask to be put on Metformin so that my period will start.

I just can't stand not having it and I know I'll be extra annoyed and irritated if I'm shot down. I'm already trying to build up my courage so that I don't take no for an answer. I want those nurses to listen to me because I'm not just some lazy fat girl complaining.

I've been excercising everyday (20 minute...

Tina Castle

Well my PCOS diagnosis was given to me June 2006. I had no idea what was going on with my body... took 3 doctors to tell me what was going on! Anyway I was immediately prescribed birth control pills and give Nsaids for pain associated with my periods. I gained more weight and blood pressure went through the roof so I had to discontinue usage. I felt great no more symptoms.... about a year later BOOM symptoms are back with a vengence. Dr. also told me to watch my diet and loose a few lbs when she...

Ejanel