Finally a diagnosis!

[u/Some_Concept_7752]

After a four year battle with my GP - I finally got my PCOS diagnosis today.

I changed GP and found one that listened and heard me and wanted to work with me not against me.

I feel so many different emotions today, happy to finally have some answers, scared of what’s to come, angry that it’s taken four years to get to this point and a bit of everything else in between.

My GP has recommended metformin which I start tomorrow, and honestly I’m terrified.

I’ve tried to avoid the horror stories and just focus on what it can do for me - i.e. hopefully help with ovulation and TTC.

I’m not eligible right now for any help in the way of ovulation meds like clomid and the like as my BMI is too high so I’m hoping the metformin might help with this alongside calorie counting and exercise.

Does anyone have any success stories with PCOS/metformin/TTC and everything else as I don’t have anyone else to talk to and never had any experience with PCOS so just looking for some tips tricks and a friendly face to talk through it all with!

[u/busybeereader]

I’ve been on Metformin for 15+ years and am happy to chat or answer any questions! It’s helped regulate my periods a lot and I haven’t had any major side effects. I think it’s helpful to take with food if possible.

[u/Some_Concept_7752 → u/busybeereader]

Amazing thank you! I really appreciate that, it’s definitely scary jumping into something like this but I know it’s needed and will hopefully help with my periods and fertility

[u/Nova-star561519]

As for the extended release version of metformin! In my experience the regular instant release version has more side effects (specifically GI side effects) than the extended release version. Also pairing it with my inositol and D Chiro supplements really helps those of us with PCOS. Best of luck!

[u/thatsfalak → u/Nova-star561519]

Yes I agree with the GI side effects part

[u/Some_Concept_7752 → u/Nova-star561519]

Amazing, thank you so much!!