Question 1

is okay to take metformin or birth control for pcos?

Accepted Answer

Either: Both are effective and your healthcare provider should provide you with the best advice for your specific medical history.

Question 2

i have pcos and can't afford birth control or metformin is there anything else beside losing wieght and good eating thatll help?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Exercise is very important for pcos. It helps increase your body's metabolism. With pcos, diet alone is usually not enough for weight loss. Exercise 3-4 times per week for 30 minutes can be very helpful.

Question 3

i have pcos. on metformin. can't take birth control, react badly to them, even mini-pill. is there anything else i can try, even otc, that might help?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: The most important thing someone can do with pcos is to lose weight if weight is an issue. For most patients with pcos there is a direct correlation between weight gain and menstrual irregularity.

Question 4

no pcos, but still dheas is high 519. metformin increased the level. should i only take birth control pill to reduce the level? or combine any med?

Accepted Answer

Doctor: Unfortunately i suggest think you probably talk to the doctor that prescribed the metformin in the first place. If  you have not seen the doctor recently consider seeing somebody so that they can check and review all lab work.

Question 5

on metformin 500mg for month & 1/2 for pcos, & on birth control, started period but no other changes. need higher dose or give more time? yes isln rst

Accepted Answer

I would give it: more time but talk to your doctor and see what they recommend. Best of luck!

Question 6

i have pcos and am on sprintec and metformin. is sprintec a proper birth control to treat pcos and its symptoms like acne?

Accepted Answer

Sprintec is one : Of many useful tools for pcos. It contains a low androgen progestin norgestimate which is useful for women with pcos and androgen sensitivity.  Sprintec and tri-sprintec are the generics for ortho cyclen and ortho tri-cyclen. Sounds like a reasonable plan. Give it a try!

Question 7

i have pcos diagnose a month ago started metformin and  ortho tri cycle i came on cycle may18 back on 29 i missed 3 birth control pills and started?

Accepted Answer

Birth-control pills: The first three months of birth control pills can cause irregular "breakthrough"  bleeding. The symptoms are always worse if you are not taking your pills daily as directed. When you miss pills you will have spotting and bleeding and the pills are less effective. Once you've been back on track for a couple of months, things should regulate. Good luck!

Question 8

i have pcos,any type of birth control pills increase my weight dramatically so worsen my pcos,how to normalize pcos hormones without birth control pills? i take metformin?

Accepted Answer

Combined approach : Lo dose birth control pills are not scientifically linked the weight gain. PCOS can be linked to weight challenges for many people. You may want to consult a doctor for a combined approach of hormonal treatment along with dietary and exercise changes.

Question 9

could i be pregnant? i have pcos, and was late taking a birth control pill a day before having unprotected sex. also on metformin for pcos.

Accepted Answer

Take the test: If you want to know if you are pregnant, take a test. In today's world you do not need to wonder if you are pregnant or not based on symptoms. Pregnancy tests are available at any pharmacy and in minutes you will have your answer. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period.

Question 10

diagnosed with pcos. doctor prescribed birth control and metformin to help out with the cycles. never had a period until got on bc. what happens after?

Accepted Answer

Can't say: With metformin and weight loss it is possible that you will be able to have normal periods without the pills but it is also possible that you will return to your previous bleeding pattern when you stop the pills especially if you don't loose weight. Hope this helps.

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Is okay to take metformin or birth control for pcos?

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I have pcos and can't afford birth control or metformin is there anything else beside losing wieght and good eating thatll help?

A member asked:

I have pcos. on metformin. can't take birth control, react badly to them, even mini-pill. is there anything else i can try, even otc, that might help?

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No pcos, but still dheas is high 519. metformin increased the level. should i only take birth control pill to reduce the level? or combine any med?

A member asked:

On metformin 500mg for month & 1/2 for pcos, & on birth control, started period but no other changes. need higher dose or give more time? yes isln rst

A member asked:

I have pcos and am on sprintec and metformin. is sprintec a proper birth control to treat pcos and its symptoms like acne?

A member asked:

I have pcos diagnose a month ago started metformin and ortho tri cycle i came on cycle may18 back on 29 i missed 3 birth control pills and started?

A member asked:

I have pcos,any type of birth control pills increase my weight dramatically so worsen my pcos,how to normalize pcos hormones without birth control pills? i take metformin?

A member asked:

Could i be pregnant? i have pcos, and was late taking a birth control pill a day before having unprotected sex. also on metformin for pcos.

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Diagnosed with pcos. doctor prescribed birth control and metformin to help out with the cycles. never had a period until got on bc. what happens after?

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