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Conflicting stories about taking metformin - will it help my weight and PCOS?
My gyno prescribed metformin 500 mg 2 x day for PCOS. He said it was an anti-diabetic but that it is also taken for PCOS. I have had a hard time managing my weight and he thought that it would help. Well I just saw a gastroenterologist for some other issues, and he said I was on a lot of... read more
Does fluconazole start menstrual period?
I have a health conditions call PCOS. I don't usually get my menstrual period. I was given fluconazole from my doctor yesterday after finding out I have a yeast infection. An hour after taking the medication I started to have pain of starting my period. It's been 24 hours since I've... read more
Can spironolactone be used to treat PCOS?
My doctor put me on spironolactone to treat me for PCOS, but from what I read it doesn't. Can it? Im 29 yrs old and I was diagnosed with PCOS when I 18 yrs old, but was never treated for it. I just started seeing a new physician and she placed me on spironolactone in February. She said it... read more
Metformin - unable to lose weight before medication?
I see a lot of women who are happy with their weight loss results while on metformin, but I notice it is also in conjuction with a lifestyle change in diet and exercise. What I'd like to know is this: is there anyone out there (I know there must be) in their early 20's who, like me, has... read more
Lupron Depot 3.75 mg - has anyone had a constant headache after getting a shot?
I had my first injection a week ago. I have stage 4 endo and PCOS. I haven't had any hot flashes yet but I've had a headache everyday since I got the shot. Has anyone else had this problem? I had a large cyst removed from my left ovary about four months ago so my doctor recommended Lupron... read more
Has anyone experienced a loss of libido, weight gain, aggression, and hair loss, with Gabapentin?
I have been on Gabapentin for a little over 2 years now. I have NO sex drive and it's causing problems with my marriage. I have PCOS, which contributes to hair loss and weight gain, but it has definitely increased. I was prescribed Gabapentin for sciatica, and it has worked wonders! I need to... read more
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