I didn't get my first period until I was fifteen. When I did...it was super heavy. It didn't come againt until a good six months later and it was extremely heavy again. I finally went to a doctor and my hormone levels seemed okay. He prescribed progesterone and I took that once a month for a few years. My period finally seemed to come with about a month and a half long cycles. I went on birth control for two years when I got married. I just went off in December and am hoping to conceive. I didn't get my period, went back to the doctor he gave me progesterone and took more blood tests.
Testerone was a normal high....LH was higher since I hadn't ovulated. My doctor thinks it could be PCOS due to the LH/FSH ratio.
I'm 5'6", 119 lbs, and have no other symptoms of PCOS. Thyroid is good!
He wants me to try Medformin....
Will this work to regulate cycles? Does this sound like PCOS? Or just my body trying to kick into a cycle after being on the pill? Any info. would be helpful=)
2007-03-23 05:53:11 · 11 answers · asked by Missourifolk 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Sounds to me as though you could possibly have PCOS. I have PCOS as well, and am also on Metformin. Be aware that Metformin can cause some gastrointestinal issues, and you should ask you doctor for the extended release form so that you don't have to remember to take a million pills throughout the day (and only 3 with dinner in the evenings for the extended release form...the pills are not really that small). You will get used to taking them, and your body will get used to the medication anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks (usually around the 4th week). With trying to conceive...this is very helpful with many women who have PCOS. However, if it does not work within a few months, there is Clomid that can be added to the mix and has been shown to increase your chances by 10-20% more of being able to conceive (however, be aware that Clomid causes 1 in 10 women who conceive to have twins also). If you do conceive, most likely you doctor will keep you on the Metformin for the first trimester of your pregnancy! This is to help hold your pregnancy...and studies have shown this greatly increases your chances of a successful pregnancy (for women with PCOS have what can be considered a "high risk" pregnancy as statistically they are at higher risk for miscarriage, low birth weight, and preterm delivery). I wish you well in your journey to find out the cause of your irregularity, and even more in the conceiving department (we too are trying to conceive for the 3rd time now)! <
2007-03-23 06:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by Robin S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from experience, I'd say it sounds like PCOS. I'm 5'6", was 125 through high school, and never had a regular period in my life.
Metformin will work with an insulin resistance, to help your body process insulin better, which can help the rest of your hormones fall into place. It's commonly used in PCOS women who are trying to conceive. Have they tested your blood sugars/insulin levels?
2007-03-23 06:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 20:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if via this question do you imply the intervals are the intent. Normally, abnormal intervals are triggered via hormones which are risky (if there's a scientific intent and it's not simply strain and so on) which in and of itself reasons pimples. For instance, PCOS ladies have abnormal intervals because of hormonal imbalances, and one of the most indicators of the syndrome is pimples. Make experience? It is hormones and genetics kiddo, sorry :-( HTH
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