Pain...

[hammy555]

My husband and I been trying to concieve since my last miscarriage 10/2013.. i have PCOS but been on Metformin and I have been ovulating normally but my symptoms been crazy.. especially the last 2 months..i have been experiencing sever pain in my breasts right after ovulation until my period start..so for 14 days or soo i cannot go down the stairs, sleep on my stomach, workout..etc. this is the first time this happens... also my face is getting full of dark spots no matter what i use on it nothing is helping. i keep checking but i am not pregnant... is this normal??

[hammy555]

Thank you sooo much.

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hello there,
The most common side effects of Metformin are abdominal or stomach discomfort, diarrhea, lower back or side pain, muscle pain etc.The common causes of sore breasts are pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome and hormonal fluctuations. Dark areas of pigmentation on the face can be due to long-term exposure to UV radiation from the sun or artificial tanning devices. These areas of dark pigmentation are called solar lentigines and are also called liver, sun or age spots. Post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation, underactive adrenal glands all can produce areas of dark pigmentation as well. A physical examination may be necessary for correct diagnosis and treatment. A clinical examination will be helpful.
Best wishes and regards!