Newbie question about PCOS Metformin treatment...

[holly 1993]

Hi, I am new to this board, and new to PCOS. I have a lengthy history of hormonal issues and it feels like it is finally being pulled altogether by my Endo and PCP. Gradual weight gain over the years, miscarriages, 2 beautiful healthy children, one with help from a Reproductive Endo and follistim, IUI, hair issues, acne with periods, heavy, nasty periods with cramping etc. I look back at old pictures of myself in highschool and college, and was wearing bikini's etc, it is so frustrating, and I don't want to wear a bikini, but wouldn't mind not feeling sheepish going to the beach, I love the beach! Ok, I am rambling, on to my question, my labwork showed a higher insulin level, just under the limit of 17, and I want to know, does that mean that Met might help me loose weight? I have been reading that just b/c you are PCOS doesn't mean necessarily that the Met will help you loose weight. I have been going to Curves, I feel better with energy, but no weight loss. I just started Weight Watchers this week, I just got my prescription filled today, I am so hoping that the combination of Curves, WW, and Met will finally help me to lose the weight, it is so uncomfortable!! Do you wanna hear something strange, I actually lost about 25 pounds in the days immediately following our daughters births, both times, only to gain it all and then some back within the first 3 months of their lives. I know this was long, but I am hoping someone can help me with insight to this new and frustrating diagnosis. Thanks for your time, Holly

[longing4abab]

Welcome Holly,
With me Met made me VERY SICK, however during that time i lost almost 20 lbs on it. So yeah it helped but, i was just so sick, and working in an ER, you can just be running back to the bathroom all the time. I hope it works for you.... good luck and welcome to SC

[SnowFlower]

Welcome!

[DebHvyMetl]

Hi Holly,

I've been taking Metformin for a few months now, and while I haven't seen much weight loss, I have at least stopped gaining. When I work out on a somewhat regular basis, I can lose weight with the Metformin, but my problem is that I can't maintain an exercise program. Good luck to you.

Deb

[holly 1993]

Hi DebHvyMetl, tell me about having a hard time finding regular time to excercise. I try and get out 3 times a week, but depending on everyone's schedule here and if there is a cold in the house, that can throw a wrench in everything. Thanks for the response though, and I took my first dose last night and was amazed that I didn't want a snack at all after dinner and fel quite full all evening!! Thanks again, Holly

[CathyWood]

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