MommaKing

to have found this forum! I was diagnosed by my ob/gyn 2 months ago and this whole thing has been a whirlwind of emotions for me. I had no idea that PCOS wasn't simply "cysts on the ovaries" and the articles here on SoulCyters have been very informative. I've gained a lot of insight!

I'm heading back to the dr this week and I'm pretty sure he wants me on Met. I've heard the horror stories but I've also read all the positive effects.

My mom is diabetic and took Met. for several years before changing to something else. She has strongly discouraged me from taking it and has said that she suffered hair loss while on it. That actually has me more worried than the fatigue & stomach issues! Has anyone experienced this while on Met?

GemmGirl

Hi MommaKing, I took Met for 3 mo and never had any negative side effects from it. I've never heard of the hair loss though. Do you have excess hair growth or alopecia? If you are concerned about how that particular side effect might affect loosing hair (that's in the RIGHT places) you should definately discuss it with your Dr. I was very happy at how suddenly easy it was to loose weight when I was on the Met. Good luck

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Miscarriage 3/01/06
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Found out I was pregnant again!
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Breast fed for 4 mo, then lost milk supply after hormones returned to pre-preg state.
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MommaKing

Hi Gemm, thanks for the well wishes! Excessive hair/hair loss is not an issue for me. I'm just concerned because my hair is thin, so hair loss would be very noticeable.

I am encouraged to know that Met. can help with weight loss. I've started a high protein/low carb diet and I'm exercising 6 days/wk. I've only been dieting for 2 weeks and already my family can see a difference. I'll find out tonight how much I've lost this week.

graphicsgirl

I've been on Met for about 6 months now without too many problems - definitely no hair loss. I was nauseous for the first few weeks, but that has gone away completely. I seem to be more sensitive to sugar (makes me feel like crap if I eat too much) and am definitely more sensitive to alcohol (major hangover the next day if I have a few drinks) but other than that, nothing notable. Good luck with the diet and exercise. I think eating the right foods, more than anything, is the key to feeling energetic and healthy.

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My husband: 27

Meds: Metformin, Synthroid
Supplements: Femaprin, Multivitamin

TTC since fall of '06, diagnosed in spring of '07

Eva37

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PCOS, LOCAH, Lichen Planus, IBS, HS,alopecia - raised bp/ cholesteral. Wheat and dairy intollerance Meds: Spiro, Bendrofluazide, Amlodopine, Simvastatin, Met, Prednisolone, Colefac, multi vits,

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MommaKing

Thanks for the advice. I pray that my body tolerates Met well. I'm a teacher so if I need to make an emergency trip to the bathroom the little ones might have to be unsupervised for a few minutes, lol.