metformin or Yaz

toothfairy28 · 04-04-2008, 09:16 PM

My nurse practitioner confirmed for sure today that I have PCOS. My LH was about four times higher than my FSH. I knew something was wrong with the acne, weight gain(from 130-160lbs in two years)..all in the middle and the lovely hair all over my body..except the head

She talked to me about my options as far as meds. I hate medicine and so does my husband(he's a pharmacist

) but if I need it ..I will take it. She told me I could take Yaz with an extra Rx for Spironolactone or Metformin with Spironolactone. I opted for the Yaz and Spironolactone combo but after reading all the posts..I'm thinking I made the wrong decicion.
I'm not looking at having kids right now but I would like to someday maybe in the next year or two.
Suggestions???

toothfairy28 · 04-04-2008, 09:18 PM

just to add...my A1c was normal and I haven't had any issues with my thyroid..except a slight goiter...anyone else have that...my function is good...why the freakin goiter???????

cheech · 04-05-2008, 12:43 AM

I was on Yasmin and everything was going well. I saw ads for Yaz and thought I would give it a try. So far I've gained three pounds this week and have severe cramping. Needless to say I'm going back on the yasmin.

Oh, and I love Met. I've lost 25 pounds so far with it (except for the 3 I gained back this week. Ugh!)

laikola · 04-05-2008, 12:57 AM

I'd try it for a bit and see how things go with the Yaz and Spiro.

I was on just birth control for 4 months to see if that'd clear up my unwanted hair and irregular periods and such. BUT NO.

Stayed on BCPS and added 100mg Spiro daily. (3 months)

And now, i'm on BCP, 200mg Spiro daily, and 500mg Met.

So i just suggest to start out low, and see how things go.