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Hey Girlies, Have Any Of You Been Prescribed Metformin? If So Has It Helped Your PCOS Or Did It Stay The Same?

By A myPCOSteam Member 12 answers
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Is Anyone On Metformin? I Was Just Prescribed It!

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Fasting

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Do Any Of Y'all Have Excess Ear Wax And Itchy Ears Inside And Outside?I Think It's Hormone Related Not Sure.

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Hi All

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, ON

I am currently 20 years old .. suffering from PCOS .. i have facial hair (like crazy), verry irregular cycles, im not insulin resistant. I am overweight. Just taking ovasitol rand provera ro induce fake periods. It’s stressing me out so much that i might not be able to be a mom one day. My boyfriend keeps on saying cute stuff about how we are gonna be a cute family with kids in the future and honestly as much as it’s cute to imagine it, im so scared i won’t be able to give us that one day. I see… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

@A myPCOSteam Member thank you♥️

March 30, 2020

Hi I'm After Advise As My Daughter Of 17 Is Really Struggling With Her Pcos Symptoms.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Dudley, GA

I was diagnosed with Pcos when I was trying to conceive my children Im pleased to say after treatment I managed to get pregnant 5 times and had 2 full term pregnancy's. My 17 year old Daughter is who I am asking advise for
She has struggled with her weight since puberty even though she plays very competitive netball and trains at the gym
Her skin has become so bad with acne that it really effects her confidence and her hair has gone so thin and she has a lot of breakage.
I knew that she may… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

As am I,I'm 47 I think my body is going into pre menopause. Getting my period for 2-3 days. I think it's the pill that's creating the periods of course.
So frustrating.

May 19, 2021

What Are The Best Foods To Help Conceive And Relieve Pcos Symptoms Also To Reduce These Stomach Side Effects Metformin?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Sharon, PA
A myPCOSteam Member

To help with stomach I take metformin with lunch and dinner right after I eat. I found if you take before it upsets your stomach. I intermittent fast and eat between 12-9 each day, my sugar likes… read more

April 3, 2023

Im Pregnant Waiting For Scan

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Stourbridge, UK

Im 6 weeks 3 days today im waiting for my letter for my dating scan which im waiting to have my last pregnancy test was a at home test seen below that was a strong positive 22/4 Should i keep testing till scan ? I had my first midwife app last friday 26th. Im so impatient

A myPCOSteam Member

I am sorry.. my condolences to you.

August 15, 2019

How Did You Explain To Your Partner About Your PCOS?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
London, UK
A myPCOSteam Member

When I first started talking to my boyfriend about my condition I explained the basic details about it and then I explained the medical details about it. When I found out that I wasn't ovulating and… read more

February 16, 2019

Newly Diagnosed

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Manchester, CA

Hi Everyone,

i'm 23 years old and I have just this morning been diagnosed with PCOS. I have really mixed feelings about it, I've been struggling with my periods for months and having pains and now lightheaded and dizzy, the doctor doesn't seem to think the lightheaded and dizziness is anything to do with PCOS, has anyone experienced this before?

I'm a little worried about having children, I'm not ready yet but I am worried I might struggle, I've always wanted to be a mum and it would be… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

Can’t say you will or won’t struggle I’ve had 3 miscarriages I’m 26 an I just started clomid which a fertility drug to help you ovulate and become pregnant good luck there is still hope

May 23, 2019

I Have A Lot Of Acne, And I Am Wondering If Anyone Has Found Any Product That’s Been Successful Or Tips To Help Clear It Up Abit?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Ulysses, KS
A myPCOSteam Member

And acutane is such an intense option I’d more likely recommend spironolactone if you’re looking for a medication option! I’ve never taken it myself though but my friend is someone that really hates… read more

April 13, 2024

Facial Hair

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Willoughby Hills, OH

Whats the best shaver and/or method of removing hair? Its so embarassing and I hate when I’m in public and people point it out.

A myPCOSteam Member

Yrs ago I tried laser hair removal on my upper lip and went thru over 75% of sessions and realized I was only seeing minimal decrease in the hair regrowth. And it was painful! Waste of time and money… read more

July 26, 2018

Body And Facail Hair

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Mccook ne

I have to shave my face every day and i have hair everywhere in my body i feel like a man most days but if anyone deals with this what do you do?

A myPCOSteam Member

I do a multi prong attack on facial and body hair large area I shave or use" Nair " butry chin, lip and nipples I pluck or wax. The Sally Hansen facial hair stuff is pretty good just test for… read more

April 20, 2018

Do You Ever Get Your Period While On The Pill?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Lancaster, PA

UPDATE: My doctor has changed my birth control as she believes my body has just become too used to the current hormone percentages. I also may have a uterine polyp pending a hysterscopy procedure
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I have been on the pill for over a decade now, and have had consistent periods the entire time (literally like clockwork). Yesterday I noticed some spotting and today I have noticed red-brown blood and some clots (sorry for visuals). I'm on the third week of my birth control pack, so I don't switch… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

When i was on bc that happened to me at one time.

October 11, 2017
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