PCOS Anyone?

Updated on May 07, 2008
D.B. asks from Frisco, TX
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In 2005 I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). My doctor ran some tests b/c I could not get pregnant...well I wasn't ovulating due to the PCOS. She put me on Metformin and three months later I was pregnant. When our baby was 6 months old we got pregnant again even though they said it was unlikely. MY QUESTION...does anyone have any recommendations out there for managing PCOS who are NOT trying to get pregnant. We are not having anymore children...my husband had a vasectomy. But my hair is falling out again, I'm very tired, headaches, random periods, gaining weight which I had initially lost after my 2nd child (now 8 months)...so many of the symptons are coming back. The only solution my OB gave me was birth control pills which I hated...I was on a non-stop period. I know that a healthy lifestyle (eating and working out) are the best ways and I consider myself fairly healthy. I teach fulltime, am very active with my children, I could eat better but I'm not that bad about it. I'm 5'3 and weigh about 132 but I had lost alot of that. Sorry to babble on...but I'm just so frustrated. At one point my eyelashes were falling out. Overall my main concern is that I have a family history of diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer all of which I've heard you have increased chance of with PCOS. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

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Yes I can relate I've had PCOS since 2000. They put me on Metformin and my life changed I could have a normal life again. No more continual periods. I got married and was lucky to have 2 wonderful children while being on Metformin. My youngest is 3 and I am still on Metformin not for getting pG but so I don't have continual periods. I cannot take BC either. But the Metformin lowers your insulin levels to a more normal level and gives you more energy where you are not so tired. I have PCOS and Insulin Resistance. When my insulin is high then I gain weight. If you are noton Metformin anymore you might ask your Dr it might help some of the side effects your having go away. With 2 Preschoolers I need all the energy I can get. Good luck

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S.B.

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I have PCOS as well but my symptoms don't sound as severe as yours. I was on Metformin a few years ago (not to get PG but to manage symptoms) and that combined with birth control really seemed to help. Now I am just on Seasonale and don't have any issues. If you OB can't get your symptoms under control definitely try an endocrinologist - they should be able to help! Good luck!

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D.T.

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Go see an endocrinologist. They will be able to help you manage the stuff that goes along with PCOS (losing hair you want and growing hair you don't, unhealthy insulin levels, weight gain, etc...) Good luck! I have it, too and also have two children.

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Hi D.-

I feel your pain. I have PCOS as well and it took me three years to get pregnant. I am getting the IUD Mirena which my OB is saying will give me lighter and maybe no periods at all...keep your fingers crossed about that one. As for your symptoms I know there are a few support groups for women with PCOS out there that youn may want to look into (I googled it one day and there were several) My symptoms don't sound as severe as yours but I would think if your OB is not being sympathetic you may want to look for someone else...maybe an endocrinologist?

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