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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Im new to PCOS. I just had a hysterectomy in December 2015 after birth control was unable to control my bleeding. I am not able to take estrogen so my doctors put me on Megace until I could have surgery. Prior to that I wouldnt blees for months and when I would start, I would bleed heavy & not stop for months. This made me very anemic & I ended up in the ER. After my hysterectomy (everything out except my ovaries) I no longer bleed, of course but I still experienve some PCOS effects like unusual hair growth, thinning hair, hot flashes, constant fatigue and weight gain. My PCP wants me to try Metformin to regulate insulin & maybe help me lose some weight Ive gained. How do I know Metformin is right for me? Anyone taking it with good results? I already take alot of meds for another condition I have & dont like adding more needless pills to my routine. Anything else that can help PCOS? Im learning.
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Hi, @buggaloo1959 -- thinking of you and wondering how you are feeling these days?
Hi, @rama -- just wanted to touch base with you and see how you are doing. You'd mentioned you've had stomach pain and vomiting, and then a doctor seeing a partially distended gall bladder, cystic lesions and gas-filled bowel loops on scans. How is this going now?
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@rama Hi I'm having similar issues was told that I have Adnexal Teratoma. Was told that mine is 8.5 cm (85mm). I would love to learn more about how you did and are doing now. What if anything helped. Anxiously waiting to talk to my gyn on Monday. (What a thanksgiving :*( )