Hi, I'm not sure if this has been addressed in another post (if so please feel free to direct me to it). I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I have not had an ultrasound because my gynecologist said whether I had cysts or not would not influence the treatment. The only blood work I had done was a check of my hormone levels (testosterone was elevated) and a glucose tolerance test (my fasting glucose was normal but my glucose tolerance was impaired). My gynocologist has advised that all I should do at this point is take birth control pills and work on my diet and exercise. I am 5'7 and 160lbs so my BMI is 25.1. I think I will be able to bring the BMI down with exercise and diet. My gynocologist said he usually does not treat insulin resistance with Metformin because it is not well tollerated (my gynocologist was also quite suprised that I had the insulin restistance because of my weight). I have mild hirstutism and moderate acne and I am hoping that will subside now hat I am back on birth control (these symptoms emmerged when I went off the pill for a few months) I am not currently trying to conceive (probably won't be for ~10 years). I am wondering if it would be beneficial for me to see a PCOS specialist at this point? Are there other things I should be doing (I am planning to get my triglycerides and cholesterol checked)? Would it be beneficial for me to take Metformin eventhough I am not significantly overweight or trying to concieve? I really appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks!
Hey! Welcome! First of all, I am 5'4" and weight 145lb my bmi is around 24. I have insulin resistance too! My doctor suggested a low glycemic index diet (gi) which is a diabetic where you cut out all simple carbs like white rice, white bread, white pasta...and eat complex carbs like whole wheat stuff. It made my blood test go from shoing i had insulin resistance to showing no signs of it with one month of this diet. I am not really hard core dieting any more, I am just aware of what I am eating, I always opt to have whole wheat pasta and so on. Also stay away from the sweets, having them every now and then is alright, just dont be munching on candy every day! I have never taken metaformin, but from what I have read from other women's experiences on here, it seems to make you feel bad. If you dont need it, id suggest dont take it! That goes for any medication, especially if dieting is the alternative. As for being on birthcontrol, I don't think that is the correct answer because it is just masking the problem.
__________________ Amanda (24) DH Tim (25) Dx 2007, IR, high prolactin & hypothyroid
Sorry, I think that it would be important for you to know if you have thyroid problems also. Some women with PCOS have hypothyroid...every woman has different symptoms so don't assume you have it until you have been tested for it. As for seeing a doctor now, it is up to you. Make sure you are having regular periods regardless of if you are taking bc or not. If you aren't taking bc and aren't having regular periods, your doctor can supplement you with whatever hormone your body is missing to start it. It is important for us to have regular periods because if we aren't, it puts us at a higher risk for cervical cancer. I hope this is helpful! Just a tip for your future in baby making...make sure you start early, it could take you a while to get pregnant. The longer you wait the harder it gets due to age, well there are studies out there showing differently, but that is what my doctor advised. Definitely don't start trying to have kids if you are not 100% ready, but just something to keep in the back of your mind. Goodluck!
__________________ Amanda (24) DH Tim (25) Dx 2007, IR, high prolactin & hypothyroid
Hi,
My doctor gives metformin to all pcos patients regardless of weight. She feels it is preventitive against diabetes. Of course diet and excercise are important, but sometimes it is confusing what our diet should be.
My doctor says the older you get, the easier it is to get pregnant because the follicles that hold the eggs get bigger and the eggs are more easily released. I did not get pregnant for thirteen years, and then at 33 and 35 became pregnant! The older you get, the more careful you should be.
I get confused when I talk to her. She has done so much research and talks so fast and gives me so much information that I understood her to say that. Maybe only to everyone with IR?
i have PCOS and im as scared as hell.i need a baby now that im married,i have read messages of sucess and watch video of persons telling about PCOS,so i know im not the only one,which at one point i thought that i was the only one with this problem thanks to this site which i have found just typing some problems im having i found this site. need advice and encouragement to deal with this problem
yes its a very hard thing to go thru and we are all here for you. I am on metformin again I was on it years ago but couldn't tolerate it. But I have discovered a lovely IBS drug that takes away all the side effects of metformin while you are waiting for your body to adjust to it. so this time around should be much better. So far so good. my endo says that pcos patient should all be on metformin. and I am not the typical case either
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Meds:
Metformin 1000mg (working my way up to 2000mg)
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