I was diagnosed with PCOS in January and put on Metformin Hydrochloride (1000mg 2X a day). Before I was diagnosed with it, I had not had a menstrual cycle since October 2006. I was given menopause meds in December 2006 to start my cycle for that month. Then I was given the Metformin in January and had a cycle for January thru March. I currently have not had a cycle since March 2007. Is it cause for alarm that I have not had one since then although I am on Metformin already? I did stop taking the Metformin for a little while because it was making me horribly sick. I was unable to keep food down and unable to sleep due to terrible stomach cramps. Do I need to contact my doctor to find alternatives medications? Are there any alternatives to Metformin? What can I do to make my cycle return?
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I also suffered with PCOS and missed many periods i was going 8-9 months at a time without a cycle. My doctor put me on medication to get it started when i got to where i was so miserable i couldn't take it anymore. Call your doctor and just ask if there is anything you can do. Missing so many can make u miserable.
It is best you consult your doctor. Obviously you don't want to live with sickness and stomach cramps as a result of your medication, and if they don't appear to be working anymore this could indicate a problem, or that you do infact need to switch to something else. But I don't think that kind of advice can be given here; you need to see your specialist. Good luck and I hope things get back to normal for you soon. :)
hello. and yes pcos is common! i too have it. there is a online discussion board for people of have pcos. try it out!! yes, if you find that you are getting sick from metformin, defanilty tell your doctor. there are other meds your doctor can give you. there are also herbs you can try if you want to try a natural root. diet and excersie usually helps make your cycle return. i'm surprise that your doctor didn't give you birth control pills. that normally regulates you.
I too have the disorder. And I've been going through the symptoms of it (missed periods) since I was 13. An Endocrinologist found and made the diagnosis just early this year. ( I'm almost 30 now) It took that long for someone to find out what the problem was. For treatment they have put me on a birth control to regulate my cycle and my hormone levels (which was causing other symptoms i.e. migraines, hair loss) and I've also been prescribed a diuretic (water pill) to help with the symptoms with PCOS such as acne, hair loss or excessive hair. I seem to be doing much better now... it took me months of trying different drugs and seeing different doctors but finally I'm starting to feel better and my cycles are now regulated. Whatever you decide to do... keep trying different things until you find whats right for you.. and don't stop trying.. PCOS doesn't go away and could be affecting you for the rest of your life. Embrace it and do all you can do to take care of yourself and to prevent the symptoms of it destroying your sense of self.
Good luck!
PCOS affects 8-10% of the female population int eh US alone. As such, it is fair to say that it is somewhat common. If you have PCOS, you should see a doctor regularly who can monitor your medication intake and progress. My friend has PCOS and she sees her doctor every 6 months. She is also on Metformin and Birth Control pills for the past 5 years and she is doing fine.
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