Insulin Resistance and Diabetes

I have PCOS metformin and provera didn’t work, and I cannot take bc due to a blood clot, any suggestions? HELP?

I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 and I am 26 now. As you know a quick fix to PCOS is taking birth control pills. Well in January of 2009 I had a pulmonary embolism while on birth control (nuva ring) and cannot take ANY hormones anymore or it is not recommended because of the increased risk of forming another blood clot and not being so lucky the next time. My OLD OBGYN put me on metformin (1500 mg 3x a day) for 3 months and that did nothing but make me gain 30lbs. I have taken 10mg provera and that made me drop a few spots of blood but that is it. Then bc of the blood clot he got scared and started giving me 2.5mg of provera which produced little to almost no visible blood.

My PCOS symptoms are weight gain, change in moods, insulin resistance etc. However, I do not have diabetes (had 2 hr glucose test), I have no excessive hair growth, and I do not have acne or any problems with my skin. I am now seeing a great Dr. her in South Carolina. I don’t know what else to do other than change my diet, and exercise to lose the excess weight (which I am currently doing). I am so sad and mad at my body. I mean a woman’s body is programmed to ovulate and mine just won’t do it. I feel like a freak like I am not a REAL woman because I cannot ovulate and have a period on my own. And now I want to have babies and I feel like it will take forever. My Dr agrees that I WILL be able to have babies though. Any suggestions, advice, or can you share your success stories? Offer any helpful websites or support groups in my area (SC) or via the net?
Thanks

Hi first of all try not to beat yourself up. I can understand your pain as far as trying to conceive and having PCOS. I’m an african american who was diagnosed with pcos June 2008 and I was trying to get pregnant,so my Doctor prescribed me to Clomid 50mg…wasn’t aware of this fertility drug until that year. I wasn’t releasing any eggs. I only stayed on it for two months and didn’t want to take it anymore because I was afraid of possible side affects. Mind you I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years…5 months later by the grace of God I was pregnant!!! God has blessed my hubby and I with a beautiful baby boy who is now a month old….My first his second.

With my PCOS I had a normal period,and no excessive hair growth. Ask your Doctor about Clomid and check out Web MD on PCOS. I wish you well and God bless!

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Can you have hypoglycemia and not have diabetes or even be at risk for diabetes?

I have a few of the symptoms of hypoglycemia – but the most defined symptom is that I literally come seconds away from passing out before I can get something down. I’ve been tested for diabetes and insulin resistance and the tests come up negative. I’m curious if I should even get tested for hypoglycemia or if having neither diabetes nor IR means I don’t have hypoglycemia either…

Yes, you can have hypoglycaemia without having diabetes.

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What is it that makes a woman with PCOS infertile?

I understand many factors contribute such as insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance etc, but does the symptom of cysts in the ovary/ies contribute largely? I’m afraid of infertility as I have PCOS, I have irregular periods and at times they are lengthy when they come, in previous scans it shows that I am producing eggs normally even though I don’t get periods often, BUT I don’t have cysts and my insulin is normal, the only symptoms I have with my PCOS is hirsutism acne and irregular, and lengthy periods.

Does the above sound "ok" in terms of pregnancy chances in the future compared to other PCOS experiences?

I don’t have PCOS (at least not that I’m aware of) but usually, the production of eggs (or rather, the lack thereof) is where infertility lies with PCOS. It’s possible to PRODUCE eggs, ie: eggs are matured properly, but they are not released. This is also where the many cysts typically symptomatic of PCOS are from…the follicle matures but does not rupture, releasing the egg. If you are actually ovulating and do so every cycle, then you may be winning half of the battle.

You could try charting BBT for a few cycles and see if it confirms ovulation. OPKs will probably be useless for you because, with PCOS, you can get several days of LH surge (+OPKs) and then not ovulate, so having a +OPK can be misleading in cases of PCOS. BBT isn’t always as accurate either, but this is mainly the case of PCOSers who do NOT ovulate as their charts would be very up and down.

The only real way to know if your fertility is affected greatly is to TTC. you can have every test run and they may come back saying you will or won’t be able to become PG (at least easily!) and you may prove the opposite.

Best of luck

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Insulin Resistance?

I exercise 6 days a week 30 min a time at Curves and hike 2 miles on sundays I eat low fat low carb diet. I eat 6 very small meals a day and consume 1275 -1300 cal a day.I have been doing this programme for a year and only dropped 20 lbs. My weight fluxs any where from 5 -9 lbs a week. I check my blood sugar many times a day and it goes UP (133-150) prior to eating and drops (90-100) after eating. A1C and gluclose testing is normal. My doctors Two GP’s, an Endocrinologist accuses me "sneaking" on my diet or not working out as hard as I report. Can anyone tell me what is happening to me. One Endo told me that I have PCOD but I reacted badly to the meds. I am only 40 y/o and want to loose wieght and get in to shape but I can’t seem to do it. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN. below you will find other symptoms
facial hair growth, adult onset acne, sleep abnormalities, leg adema. I am in dire need of advice.

Try here:

http://www.soulcysters.net/

It’s a community for people with PCOS. There is a forum and in one part of the forum there are separate sections for weight loss and recipes.

Good luck.

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Are these early pregnancy symptoms?

I have been trying to conceive for a year and a half. Recently I have started taking 2000 mg of Metformin and my blood sugars have been GREAT (PCOS & Insulin Resistance) I think I may have ovulated, no EWCM but there was a lot of CM (TMI). And I had pelvic cramps. Now I have had pain having a BM, Gross I know, Not like anal pain, but pelvic pain, not always but sometimes it’s pretty severe, I also have lower back pain in the center and I feel WAY hot all the time. If I am pregnant I would only be a week to a week and a half.

Is it to early to have any symptoms?
Has anyone else had these types of symptoms in very early pregnancy?

I will be seeing a doctor but not until my next scheduled appointment in September.

And can you please tell me about any very early symptoms you may have had?

Hot flashes eh? -its a killer maybe you’ve got a bun in the oven.

my boyfriend and I are on our first month ttc. by the sounds of it, you’re having some pregnancy symptoms.

you should sign up on www.twoweekwait.com

great support forum!!

sign up there, you’ll get all the support and information you need, trust me!!

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