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Yeah, the only reason I was put on it was for cycle regulation and to help with the insulin resistance. My cycles were terrible. I would have 10-15 day long, heavy periods, multiple cysts (caused from the insulin resistance) on my ovaries, and sometimes skipped periods. My endo said he wouldn't prescribe it to anyone who…
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Yeah, my endocrinologist said that metformin does some-what help with weight loss, but he also added it's only about 10% of what the medication is used for. It really helped me regulate my period. The weight loss, I think, was from me exercising, eating right (really low carb diet), no sodas, and lots of water. The…
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Yeah, a lot of people do use it for an appetite suppressant, but my prescription was strictly for regulating my periods and helping to lower my insulin levels. It did an amazing job at helping regulate, and it did help me get pregnant as well (I wasn't ovulating prior). It's used for lots of different reasons- but weight…
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Auto-correct always makes for funny comments! :-D Speaking of breast feeding- not sure if I'm going to or not. I'm a little concerned about my metformin medication and topimax medication. Bleh. That will be something to worry about later.
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I was on metformin, and will be put back on after I have my boy in January. It has helped regulate the PCOS and my insulin issues.
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This is a few days off- but, I have PCOS and a slight thyroid condition. My suggestion to you is to go see an Endocrinologist, if you already haven't. They are great doctors, and will help you with both of the issues you are having. My endocrinologist is awesome, and is super helpful. They specialize in the thyroid/insulin…
