Metformin Alternatives Compared

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: I am 27 and I have PCOS and endometriosis.I was told to lose 20kg before I could be operated to remove the endo. My doctor prescribed me Metformin 500mg for the first week and thereafter increase it to 1000mg a day. It's my 9th day of being on Metformin and I have lost 2.25kg in this time. My goal is to get to 55kg and I'm currently 71kg. I haven't really experienced the awful diarrhoea however I have been getting crazy heart palpitations. Also,when I increased the dosage I found that within the day I would experience some bad stomach cramps but that's about it. Hoping to achieve my weight loss.

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: I got my first period when I was 11 and was regular up until I was 14 and then they stopped. Fast forward to 2015 and I hadn't had a period at all for 5 years. I decided to finally do something about it, I was actually enjoying the lack of periods to be honest! I had some tests done and the diagnosis of PCOS was confirmed. My doctor put me on metformin 500mg twice a day and I hated it. I was so nauseous for the first two weeks, frequent diarrhea and lots of dizziness but it all passed. After that I began to have more energy aaaaand my period came back. It makes you feel really gross at first but if you can survive the first few weeks you'll be all good!

For Birth Control: Worst birth control ever. Made me have break outs all over worser than ever. Extra tired. Headaches. Not feeling like myself taking this birth control.

For Birth Control: I switched to this pill and lost all my water weight from the last pill, and my anxiety and depression subsided. I thought I found a good pill until 2-3 weeks in I saw rapid hair loss. No major changes in my diet or health except this pill. I stopped taking it after a month and a half and within a week and a half off I noticed my hair was not shedding as much. It’s a great pill if you can get around the hair loss.

For Birth Control: I was advised to go onto desogestrel after I was experiencing very bad cramps from my period, and also heavy bleeding. I have been taking the pill for nearly 6 months and I for these past 2 months I have bled non stop. I am still on the pill due to being told it is normal. Should I come off the pill or stay on for a little longer ?

For Birth Control: This is actually a cheaper version of cerazette, my doctor switched the two and the generic made me ill, as in horrific mood swings, constant spotting, headaches... I could go on, after much debate to my doctor they switched me back to cerazette!!