agent_kohlrabi

Hi there--
I was diagnosed last week, and I'm trying to wrap my mind around everything. I'm 38 and haven't had a period in a few months -- that's what led me to the doctor. She put me on progesterone to "jump start" my period, but it hasn't started. I'm concerned . . . I plan to call and go in, of course, but thought I'd ask for advice or thoughts here, too.
Second, she sent me to a dietician -- I'm overweight. The RD talked a lot about portion control, etc. And while I know that's important (duh, I'm fat -- I know all about WHY I'm fat!) everything I've read on PCOS in the last week tells me that I may need to eat differently than others -- more protien and fewer carbs, etc. The RD had no expertise in PCOS (my doc sent me to her; I didn't choose.) Do I need to see a RD with experience in PCOS, or is it simply the "what goes in, and what you expend" formula we all know to lose the weight?
That said, I may be starting on metformin -- once I get my insulin levels checked. I know that may be contributing to my weight gain.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I am overwhelmed.
Thanks--
E

Eva37

welcome to sc, here is a link to the diet/exercise section of sc for you

http://www.soulcysters.net/diet-exercise/

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