Hep. my doc is not sure what to do with me now!!

green · 10-01-2005, 08:58 AM

Since having ds thanks to herbal meds 3yrs ago, i was advised to go back on diannette "just in case". As i was lucky enough to get pg after 2yrs ttc. Since i went back on dianette things had been ok, my acne had been ok, the excess hair was not too bad. Over the last few months, though my acne has got real bad again, my excess hair has come back way too much. But what is reallly getting me down is i keep spotting and then bleeding on my pill days, sometimes every week for three or four days. Doc cant find another pill that works as well as dianette for us with pcos. She wants to re asses me, with blood tests, a smear(yuch) then later a scan to check whats going on. w'd love to have another baby, but dont have the cash or space in the flat just now. Olus there are no gaurentees we'd get pg again. Not sure wht to do, any advice?

*tinks* · 10-03-2005, 12:23 PM

i'm not really sure -sorry to hear uve had such a hard time - but i found on dianette i put loads of weight on - now ive lost it again my cyle is starting to regulate itself (well its trying)and pcos symptoms are gradually lessening (though i'm not IR - i dont think) maybe you could try concentrating on exercise, strength training and diet?! are u IR? if u r could u take anything for that - metformin to help u lose weight?! or maybe go back on herbal supplements might help? just a few ideas
hope you get sorted soon
xxx

frizz100 · 10-10-2005, 06:17 PM

Hi there,

I was just in a simliar situation and have held out for 3 years since my ds but we are ready to try again, well after my op on the 25th.. Anyway I really believe that Metformin has helped, I am on Diannette to as it is meant to be the best we can get in the UK (U.S seems well ahead) Up until about 3 months ago my periods were regular - which is amazing for me, my acne wasnt that bad, my hair loss was greatly reduced and my face/body hair wasnt quite as excessive or growing as quick - only plucking once every 1/2 days now back to daily.....
Things started going down hill a few months back but I do believe that the metformin helped calm the PCOS down for 3 years and also I have very very high testosterone levels and could feel/get agressive really easy, but that too has calmed down. I no it doesnt work for everyone but they should let you give it a try, if they do try and stick with it as I had some crap side effects for a month or 2 but it was so worth while.
Metformin -( I am told) helps balance the hormone levels and has show in some women to help keep the cysts at bay.
Hope it all goes well......

Take care and best wishes xx