non-insulin resistant PCOS

Becoming Sarah · 10-15-2005, 08:26 PM

my doctor thinks i have PCOS. i have a marginally elevated DHEA level, all other hormone and insulin levels are normal. my ultrasound revealed "abnormal follicles" but no cycts. i've had irregular periods for years - but this may have been due in part to my being very underweight.

i understand that there is a link between elevated DHEA and IR. my doctor won't prescrible me metformin/glucophage because my insulin levels are normal, but i'm wondering if it would still benefit me in helping to lower my androgen levels and lessen my symptoms (unwanted facial hair growth etc.)

any input?

MyJourney · 10-16-2005, 04:25 AM

I am not IR and when I started watching my carbs I experienced changes in my hormonal profile, AF came back regularly and my hair growth slowed down.

My belief is that there is a sugar/insulin link to PCOS, even if you are not diagnosed as IR.

HTH

KatCarney · 10-16-2005, 01:11 PM

Your doctor might just put you on an anti-androgen to help with the hair.

But check the RESEARCH ARTICLES forum. There are lots of articles regarding 'no ir and taking met'.