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Guidance On PCOS
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I recently was diagnosed. I dont know what type I have. But i have the facial hair, extra weight, losing hair on my scalp, heartburn etc. I was put on birth control, and when I was at the 'placebo' part of the pills all heck broke loose and I started bleeding really bad (Tmi but I had to change every 30 min for 3 days' I went to the instacare and they just said to up the dose of my b/c. My question is that if i bleed that much on the placebo pill will I ever be able to get pregnant? I am… read more

posted November 30, 2018
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Metformin probably wont help you much then.

This was a great resource for me in the beginning - she focuses a lot on what you can do to improve your chances of conceiving. https://www.smartfertilitychoices.com/free-30-d...

posted November 30, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

My blood glucose and a1c levels are good and im not pre diabetic. She didnt mention anything about having a glucose resistance either. Could i still take metformin?

posted November 30, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

Hi! Welcome! I think that the "types" of PCOS are still kind of undefined - some places refer to them as classic and non-classic, some type 1, 2, others have different names even.

I would definitely contact your doctor in regards to the heavy bleeding on placebo week and see what alternatives they can offer. In my personal experience, the pill only masked my symptoms and did not improve my overall reproductive health. I went the route of metformin after finding out my blood glucose and A1C levels were borderline prediabetic. And spirnolactone to treat my increased testosterone that was causing acne and chin hair growth. I've lost 30 lbs and my symptoms are finally improving - my period is regular 28 day cycle for the first time in a long time, acne cleared, and mood improved. Many women with PCOS get pregnant so have faith, patience, and determination and you will get there!

posted November 30, 2018

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