PCOS

[Trinitynjdr]

I have PCOS and anytime i have spoken to my doctors they immediately suggest birth control pills.  I am totally against this no matter which doctor or nurse speaks to me about this, so that is totally out.  

My questions is to those who may have or know someone who has PCOS

--What treatment options were made available to you?

I am going back to the doctor to discuss these options and I am curios of what all may be out there.  Doctors always have their preference so i want to be sure to discuss as much as possible.  

[Nellybee3]

Well it depends if you are ttc, I went without a period for 2 years and then took bcp (doctor's orders) I am overweight and bcp makes it that much harder to lose weight. I've also tried Metformin but discontinued after 4 months and no change, Provera had no obvious effect either.
I am currently trying to exercise and lose weight while on bcp and once I lose the "dangerous weight" I want to try for a baby.
Hope this helps!

[JoyRenee]

I took Metformin as well. I also took a prenatal and folic acid. Just losing weight (if you are overweight with PCOS) can regulate you and cause your ovaries to ovulate again if they are not ovulating. I hate the "birth control cures all" cover that doctors give women. I'm glad you were able to get the medication you truly need. I hope it helps!

[Trinitynjdr]

Thanks for the replies, I have started on metformin, i declined the offer for clomid in addition to the metformin.  I am not actively taking steps to prevent pregnancy but I am not charting and taking to all of the other measures to help either.  I would be thrilled to have my own healthy baby.  Looking forward to seeing some results.

[Higgins1107]

I also have psco 2.... I took birth control when i was younger to keep the psco uncontrol but now i have been taking metformin for years... and I have my period each month like clock work... I would tell your dr u want metformin if u r not trying to get preg u better us protection..

[ashante525]

yes i also have pcos...my dr put me on metformin about 1000ml a day..it really works after my 2rd month of being on it without missing a day. i conceived my lil baby angel..which i m/c at 16weeks.. im currently trying again..best of luck to you

[30something13]

evening primrose oil is a natural thing.

metformin is what you need!!! do not take the birth control, bad stuff!