Just want to say…from the bottom of my heart…thank you so much for your reassuring comments & for sharing your personal experiences. I am reading them all and it is genuinely helping so much. Thank you❤❤
Heavenly Father, from the bottom of my heart I lift up to you my dear Clancy! I pray that you would intervene and stay right in the middle of this situation. Thank you that she is not alone through this, thank you for all these helpful comments and the ones yet to come. Please be with all her medical personnel, give her favor with them, make them passionate about her healing, open their eyes and ears to listen to her and give the very best of their care. Please help Clancy continue to enjoy her life, husband, family, friends, show her food to eat that she can enjoy, hobbies, sports... Show her ways to make herself happy and do what's good for her as it will help her heal. Thank you for no ominous diagnosis! Please give her peace that surpasses understanding. God you know what's good for her, you love her more than any of us can imagine and with that in mind i pray that from your wonderful big picture point of view have your will for her for her life, Zach and their families. Remember please to heal Zach too! We all love these two they are awesome, thank you for bringing them into our lives, they bless us more than they know. Thank you God, you are so good to us. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Hey Clancy, call Silent Unity to pray for you, when those brethren pray ... it's on! Love you big!!
Hey Clancy. Try the carnivore diet. Research it. So many people find that it helps or gets rid of their medical issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, energy levels, pcos & more! Look into it ❤️
I just went through everything you described in this video. I had surgery at the end of September for a very large cyst and I am feeling so much better. PCOS is a tricky thing but I’m sure you’ll get it under control. Stay strong, Clancy. You’re going to be ok!
Metformin depletes B12, so you may need to talk to your doctor about this or get more frequent B12 injections. Edit: Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) renders the b12 in your body unusable so if you feel off you may just need to get more frequent B12 injections until you're feeling normal again. But since you have B12 issues you may want to let doctors know to use something beside laughing gas.
This ^^^^ I have pernicious anaemia and get frequent b12 injections and so much depletes it, need to be taking folic acid otherwise your body will secrete it. I have also had cysts but they come and go almost every cycle so my scans are spread out 6 weeks apart as it can take that long for it to disappear or reappear. I hope you get it all under control it sounds like you’re having such a crappy time 😭
Fellow PCOS sister here, I found early on many doctors just threw birth control and met formin at me. Which was frustrating as I felt we were never trying to get to the root cause. I started seeing a naturopathic doctor just for a different approach. Just know there are several ways to address pcos, health/diet/nutrition/vitamins/natural remedies and each persons case is so different and shouldn’t be a blanket approach! I also went for an HSG never had to get any of the meds beforehand but that could be because I never had to get a biopsy! Fertility was my main concern as we wanted to start a family - and I’m currently 9 months pregnant! The journey isn’t “over” and I know I’ll have to work at this and maintain my health! Just don’t be afraid to get different opinions or take a different approach.
This!! I’m a holistic practitioner and it makes me so sad to see her become part of the system. She needs to address the root cause and focus on diet, lifestyle, and environment.
I wish I'd have had a naturpathic provider when I had my diagnosis. I ended up just not treating my PCOS at all and dealing with all the things that come with it. Now I'm premenopausal and am dealing with all of that.
I haven't dealt with this condition at all, but I want to say thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. You are never under any obligation to share anything in particular from your life, but when you do, you know we are all in your corner. I'm so sorry you've been going through all of this - including the stress involved! Prayers for positive news at your next ultrasound. 🙏
Hey Clancy, I’m a junior medical doctor. Firstly, your worries and emotions are so valid. Also, the nausea and GI symptoms go away after a couple of weeks. Secondly, there is a spectrum of PCOS so it’s not like once you have it, it’s to the same extent or degree as another person. This also plays into your fertility, it may be easier to become pregnant spontaneously for you as opposed to someone else with PCOS. In the future, when Zac and yourself are ready for children, if after 6 months of trying I would just go in to your doctor and start ovulation induction (since in PCOS you may not ovulate therefore don’t have a period). I also have PCOS as does my sister, and whilst it was disheartening to hear, I am thankful that I can take medications or have procedures that will allow me to become pregnant and that it’s not something worse like cancer, early menopause etc.
Thank you for sharing your journey and being so vulnerable with your viewers. Guaranteed you have helped someone who also has less typical experiences with PCOS. Normalizing the fear we have with health unknowns let’s other know they are not alone in their feelings.
I got diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17 and endometriosis when I was 26. PCOS is not fun to deal with but thankfully there are things that can help! I just had a healthy babygirl in June and I didn’t have any kind of help it was actually not a planned pregnancy so it’s definitely possible to have a baby. I’m glad you have answers though. Keep your head up girl. It’ll get better❤️
I know how lonely and anxious you feel. Just a few months ago, I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer at only 27. The nonstop testing and biopsies leading up to my diagnosis and treatment plan was the worst part. I felt so alone. It’s such a strange mix of feelings to be thankful that it’s not something worse (or more advanced in my case) but also so angry and anxious that this is happening at all. Once you have more answers and a solid game plan in place, you’ll feel so much better. Hey, I just finished my last round of chemotherapy last week. If I can do this, you can get through your situation too. Wishing you so much health and strength during this time.
As a fellow person with PCOS and no periods…I had to stop doing HIIT style workouts and started working with a dietician. We’ve balanced my blood sugar and I do yoga and walk and I’m now getting my period every month naturally which I haven’t experienced in 22 years!!! You’ve got this!!!
First of all, it takes a lot of courage to share this information with the world. And second, I’m glad you’re making your gyno health a priority. So many women are fearful of just getting their PAP let alone a procedure like this. But it’s SO important to stay preventative. I’ve had 2 colposcopies and they weren’t fun at all, but needed to be done. So please, ladies, take care of yourselves and be proactive!! ♥️
I am struggling with infertility right now, so it is very nice to see you and others talking about it. I think women don’t know as much about reproductive health because there’s such a stigma attached to talking about it!
I also have PCOS and would recommend seeing a functional medicine doctor to see if they can help you get off medication and find your personal triggers for it. They can also recommend supplements specific to you and your lab work too. I’m lucky enough to have the Cleveland Clinic near me but I believe you can see a functional medicine doctors over Telehealth too!
I’m so sorry you’re going through this, Clancy! Sending love and light your way 🩷 You are so strong! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. We are always here for you!
got diagnosed with pcos 15 years ago and the thing that has worked for me the most is going gluten free and limit sugar intake, helps with the insulin problems. I also have endometriosis. Exercising consistently helps me. You are not alone! Hang in there ❤
@@ClancyBurkeXClancy I was coming to say a low carb diet heavy animal based diets helps with the. Potatoes, rice, grains inflame our bodies and I know you love your potatoes but I PROMISE LOOK IT UP PCOS and low carb/keto diet. It has healed a lot of the people in this lifestyle and helped fertility. Also, my husband takes metformin and he is constantly having stomach aka bathroom issues and nausea since starting it. He takes it for diabetes, he started in August and has since been told to take sure he eats before and they decreased his dosage. I hope this helps.
@@Beth92800 @ClancyBurkeX I was coming on here to say the same thing- maybe investigate going on a keto diet for awhile to see if it helps. Thank you for sharing your struggles. You will get through this!
As someone who was just diagnosed with a chronic illness, I totally understand how you are feeling. It is SO scary. I am working with a functional medicine doctor to try and get to the root cause. Maybe that is something you can look into if you can’t handle this medication your trying. Also I’ve heard great things about Ovasitol for PCOS. Maybe you could look into that!
I have pcos and going through a fertility specialist now (5 years+ trying). I have been on metformin in the past and it helps with insulin resistance. I’m glad you went in early enough so that you can have your PCOS symptoms be kept under control! There are a few groups regarding pcos and I have learned a lot. An endocrinologist might help as well! We can overcome this!! 😊
Hi! I have PCOS. I had irregular periods my whole life. Not hairy either. I noticed that once I changed my diet my pcos got so much better. High protein and fat and low carb diet. Raw diary and grass fed and finished beef. Also I was scared of Infertility but definitely had no issues there. I have one kiddo and one on the way (both weren’t planned lol). I also had cysts rupture all the time and never had any issues from them. Praying for your health ❤️
I have PCOS, and I've been on Metformin on and off for 20 years. The side effects of Metformin are pretty bad sometimes, but I found that eating healthy and increasing the amount of protein I eat helped greatly in not only managing the nausea but the insulin resistance that comes with PCOS
Hey Clancy, I have PCOS and after 2 years developed Hyperthyroidism. I would recommend scheduling a visit with an endocrinologist to get your thyroid checked. Sounds like you have an awesome Gyno! But working with both would be the best option. Think of the Endo as a hormone Dr haha. If you want to get pregnant, I don't think you should go back on BC. Sometimes the Gyno wants to immediately put you back on. My Endo said because I already have "impaired fertility" due to my PCOS, he did not want me back on it. There are other meds. I know metformin sucks, but if you are to get pregnant, it helps lower the chances of a miscarriage, so I definitely recommend you stay on it. I wish you the best! The earlier you learn everything the better, keep your head up! It will all be okay :)
I have PCOS. Was diagnosed in 2012 when I had been trying to get pregnant for 2 years. I never went on the metformin but I have friends that have. I just wanted to touch on the fertility aspect. I did go on to have 2 beautiful girls, conceived naturally, who are 7 and 5 at ages 30 and 32. Before that I did go through IUI, IVF, etc. but ultimately was able to conceive and carry 2 babies. Also, my friends who have it, all have at least one child, they've birthed. So there is hope in that. And my symptoms are different than some of my friends as well. Everyone and every body is different. You aren't alone though!
Hi, Clancy. I am very sorry that you have a period came out of nowhere.😢. It scared the stiff out of me and....it's scary.😮. For me, I don't have any pain since when I went to my doctor's appointment last February to check my blood pressure.
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 14. I have been on Metformin off and on for 8 years. My husband and I were on a fertility journey for 7 years. We ended up doing IVF and we were successful! I’m 29weeks pregnant today!! I remember Metformin taking a while to get used to. I teach and was finding it hard to push through the uncomfortableness that (I think) the Metformin was causing which is why I was off and on. 2 years ago during the summer I took it religiously and have stuck with it since. I know it feels so lonely, but I promise you aren’t the only one!!
I have PCOS, I was diagnosed when I was about 12- Its challenging, your healthy lifestyle will definitely help. Everyone is different in what they experience, but you aren't alone. We love you ❤❤
I also had very irregular periods and basically had no period until I got on birth control as well. My gyno told me I probably have PCOS as well, but recommended finding the right birth control to help with my symptoms. A symptom of PCOS is the insulin resistance which causes weight gain and makes PCOS worsen. That is why they prescribe metformin, but if you are not overweight/had weight gain, my doctor told me it could negatively affect you more than positively. Having a healthy, high protein diet with exercise should be enough. Interesting they put you on that so quick!! I would do research if I were you.
I will be praying for you, Clancy! I'm so glad you were able to open up about everything going on, because I really think it will show you how many other people are going through something similar, and to help you realize that you are definitely not alone. You have so many people who want to help and support you. ❤
We do those in office at my OBGYN! I’ve seen a lot of people handle it well and others do not! PCOS is a scary diagnosis but there’s a lot you can do to help it!
I have PCOS and everyone is different when it comes to the symptoms they have. Some have it worse. Insulin resistance is one of the symptoms and why metformin helps. I'm one of those that get nausea and fatigue with this medication. I've learned to live with it and it's gotten somewhat better. I suggest doing some research. I know some people won't take the metformin. I know there are videos on RUclips that talk about special diet they follow and exercise routine that works for many. I also know that fertility is not an issue for some. Please know everyone is different, I've had a lot of the stomach pain and they cyst have been small and go away on their own but I had very bad periods over the years. Pcos affects many things, your hormones, periods, fertility, insulin resistance, weight gain, acne and more. You are smart and I know you will ask the right questions and figure out what works for you. ❤
If you're up for it, read "Beyond the Pill" by Dr. Brighton! It helped me so much in my post BC era. No matter what life throws at you, you got this Clancy! Sending you love
So many people have PCOS. My cousin’s wife has it. And 2 things I know that can be a problem with it is definitely the period which made me believe that you had PCOS even before you said that, and another thing is trouble having a baby. My cousin and his wife got married Aug 2016 and I’m not sure when they started trying but they had their first baby in May 2020 and their second May 2022. Everyone is different but that’s 1 wonderful story that came from having PCOS. Praying for you girl!❤️
My periods were so infrequent and light when they did come. I didn’t have endometriosis, but dealing with rupturing cysts was not fun. Eliminating sugar/carbs and alcohol helped enormously and I was able to have a child (he’s 38 now). I’m 66 and had no issues during menopause - no hot flashes etc that I attribute to the dietary changes made 40 years ago. My mother and sisters did have many menopause issues, but refused to change their way of eating. I think changing diet is preferable to daily medication to control insulin. I am not on any meds which people think is rare at my age. I also recommend rebounding. My Bellicon rebounder keeps me in shape.
A little bit of hope for you in regards to your ovarian cysts. I used to have bad ovarian cysts as a teenager. I once had one the size of a Grape fruit. Yes, they were painful to the point where before they knew what it was, I got admitted to the hospital because the doctors thought my appendix must have ruptured. I was of course nervous about my fertility in the future. However, I am currently on my 4th pregnancy and for some reason after my first pregnancy, all my painful ovarian cysts stopped happening. I haven't had an issue with cysts in 16 years now. I thank my 16 year old for curing me of all that pain. Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with PCOS to speak of, but I am wishing you well and thank you for sharing your story and journey so far.
I dont personally sruggle with PCOS, but have had my share of woman struggles lately and I just want to thank you for being open about your situation. And I've personally found the more people I share my situation with, the more support and less alone I feel! And last thing- I 100% get the "at least I didn't die" and the "I know people have it worse" but PLEASE give yourself grace and give yourself the space to feel your feelings, no matter what they are. You are allowed to feel sad, angry, greive, etc; while also feeling grateful for the silver linings too. Take care ❤️
My mom has PCOS and she has suspected that I've had it for years. I haven't been medically diagnosed but I have most symptoms. I know I should take charge of my medical health, especially being about the same age as you, Clancy, but it's totally scary. I'm so glad you've been taking steps to take care of your health and well-being!
Recently got diagnosed with endo and felt the same, having different symptoms from other people (and not having them my whole life). I will say, once I knew what a ruptured cyst felt like, so much of my past “stomach pain” made sense. Anyway grateful that your sharing this and possibly helping others not feel alone too!
Fellow pcos and metformin taker here! It’s all very scary, uncomfortable and blah in the beginning! Dealing with fertility issues now. Support means everything and you have a wonderful husband and family! Keep your head up !
Clancy!! Thanks so much for sharing this. It's so crazy, the timing of this video, I just got my Mirena IUD removed last week (got the first one in 2015 and had it for 7 years, the second one for less than a year). I never had a period while on it. I never had problems with my period before I got it but I did develop large ovarian cysts in 2017 (found on CT scan after an urgent care trip) and thankfully they resolved on their own. I'm 31 now and figured I don't want an IUD messing with my fertility. I got blood work done after the removal and it showed low follicle stimulating hormone. I'll go back in 2 weeks to re-check. I'll be on Yazmin birth control pill now which should be good for PCOS. Time will tell. But I am nervous and just want things to be okay. I'm right there with you Clancy!! Everyone's body chemistry is a little different so it's nice to gain perspective on others' experiences. ❤
I had poly cystic disease and i was horrible, but i had two babies in the middle of it all, so nothing in this world is definite 👍 i ended up getting a hysterectomy because the pain would not stop and its the best thing i ever did for me. All this said to say i did conceive twice and was riddled with cyst at the time.
Uff I was on it for a while, because of an issue with glucose in my blood, and I actually had to be taken off it because my stomach couldn't handle it. So much nausea and so much vomiting. I used to go to wok, throw up, continue working, throw up again. It was insane. And I feel you with the food. Everything sounded bad, everything tasted weird. I ended up choosing a restrictive diet instead of the medicine to regulate things because it was just that bad, but I hope it works for you! Apparently it just takes a while for your body to get used to it, so hopefully you'll start feeling better soon.
Fun fact about metformin... When it was going through the clinical trials for diabetes, a bunch of people with diabetes and PCOS started having more regular cycles and conceiving. They had no idea the med would do that! That is how a medicine ends up having 2 separate uses. Same with Viagra... it was for heart issues and they found that random thing that also happened while people took it. :)
I’m so sorry you’re going through this! I was diagnosed with PCOS after difficulty trying to have a baby, was put on metformin and with the proper diet/lifestyle changes was able to get PCOS under control and am 23 weeks pregnant. PCOS is not the end of the world, but I advise being your own advocate and doing lots of research! For me, hormone health was the key to keeping my PCOS in control. Good luck!!
I took Metformin for several months. You MUST take it with food. If I took the pill immediately followed by a bite of food, I would have excruciating stomach pains and spend hours in the bathroom. I had to take a few bites of food first before I could take the pill. I've heard it takes 3-4 weeks to adjust to the pill, but if you forget to take a dose, that 3-4 week adjustment period starts over. I basically always had a stomach ache and never felt well. After several months of constantly feeling sick and forgetting to take a dose with food and deciding it was better to just skip the dose than pay the price of taking it without food, I quit taking Metformin. The side effects were not worth the benefits for me.
I don’t have weird heavy periods, actually very light and only 2-3 days, but i am having intense paint in my tummy and my lady bits and lower back, i think i might have something going on. I have an apt on the 7th to hopefully kickstart getting it figured out. These issues are so frustrating especially when you aren’t sure what’s going on, and THE COST my goodness. Wish you the best thank you for sharing, it makes people feel less alone!
Ugh I’m sorry to hear you’ve been going through this - I’m glad you have an appointment scheduled! You got this! 💪🏻 And don’t even get me started on the cost..😭😂
I’m so sorry you’re going through this Clancy! I would really recommend looking into all the ways you can balance your hormones - diet, lifestyle, minimising toxic products, etc. Medication doesn’t have to be the only answer especially if it’s making making you feel miserable. And birth control pills don’t actually help either, as they suppress ovulation rather than helping your body to ovulate regularly. Definitely look into the root cause! I hope you feel much better soon ❤
With PCOS, you have insulin resistance...I take Metformin. I didn't find out I really confirmed PCOS till my C-section. You go girl, follow your MDs recommendations
I had my first ovarian cyst rupture a week before my 30th birthday...size of a grapefruit, went to the ER with severe pain, elevated white count, fever, etc, they thought it was my appendix about to burst, went into surgery and when they went to remove the appendix they found a mess, ruptured ovarian cyst, eaten away at my right ovary, removed most of the right ovary. I woke up having lost a body part I hadn't even used! I've had many since then over the years, took me 3 years to get pregnant. You're lucky your doctor is on top of this situation. Take care Clancy!
I got diagnosed with PCOS 10years ago! I was put on the pill almost immediately and have just stopped taking it 2 months ago. It takes 3 months for the pill to get out of your system so I’m waiting to get bloods done to see where I’m at and what I can do to help with everything. Luckily I never had many or any symptoms with the PCOS except struggles to lose weight, acne and also infrequent/no period’s at all. I’ve just started taking inositol to help with the insulin resistance and I’m going to see where I’m at once my bloods get done! I’ve never been out on any other medication though. Hope you are doing ok!
I had hysterscopy biopsy it was the worst pain of my life, I still can't think about it without feeling sick, and that was 10 years ago. Some women have no pain at all, and some say it's worse than child birth.
Clancy, I am SO sorry you are going through this. Also, just wanted to say that it amazing you know this now and not later down the road (say, after a year of trying to get pregnant). There are so many things you can work on to help your health and before you start to grow your family!! Just wanted to comment and say I dealt with a similar situation. I lost my period for over a year when I was in my early 20's and doctors wanted to put me on either BC and/or metformin. I've ALWAYS had irregular periods too, sometimes my cycles would be 70 days, other months it would be 35. I declined both prescriptions because I grew up with a more natural approach to things and I knew that BC wouldn't actually give me a real period. They did say I could potentially have PCOS because of my FSH-LH ratio, but it was never confirmed with an ultrasound. I did end up getting my period back (had to gain 30 pounds and really focus on my overall health - I slowly lost the weight again over the next year when my body felt "safe") but fast forward to this last year as a 28-29 year old trying to get pregnant and it just wasn't happening. After a year of trying, I went to a Midwifery to get more testing - all my blood levels were fine and I did get an ultrasound, nothing led to PCOS so I was stumped. I started working with a health coach 1-on-1 and after 3 months together, I finally got a positive pregnancy test. It took us just over a year of trying, but we are now currently 20 weeks pregnant and due in March!!! A real blessing. Just wanted to share my story and although it is only slightly similar, I just wanted to share a positive outcome and how really getting to the root causes of your overall health can play a huge role in your life. I would check out LittleRaeOfHealth on IG - she talks a lot about food and how it can impact your cycles!! Hoping you find some answers soon!
I didn’t get diagnosed with PCOS until I had 3 miscarriages and I begged the doctors to do some testing after my multiple miscarriages were just being swept under the rug. Metformin has changed my life. It’s regulated my hormones and my cycle to be able to carry a pregnancy to term. I never had a problem getting pregnant, it was always sustaining a pregnancy. But I too had very irregular periods and not many other symptoms until the miscarriages. I recommend the Metformin extended release (ER) as I found it to be easier on the stomach issues. I no longer have any side effects and I’ve been on it for 10 years. I’m glad your doctor is taking it seriously. Hope you feel better soon!
The waiting game is the worst, your head can really spin, I try to take one day at a time and focus on keeping myself busy, at least makes me feel like time goes by faster. Thank you for sharing your journey 🫶 I hope you are feeling better now
I have a mess of chronic illnesses that flipped my life upside down in my 20s. I hid a lot of my journey at its worst because I feared that 1) no one believed me because I presented as relatively healthy, and that 2) if I did start talking about it, people would only see me as whining. Being more open about my chronic illnesses has improved my mental health greatly and in turn it's helped my physical health as well. It's also led me to friendships with people who understand my struggles and that has meant the world to me. Some other but things that have really helped me stay in tune with myself and manage my symptoms are consistent exercise (low impact exercise when I'm really struggling), a nutrition plan (an anti-inflammatory diet has personally helped me) and keeping an open line of communication with medical professionals that I trust. I also started seeing a therapist who specializes in young people with chronic illness and she has truly helped me change my relationship with both my mind and body for the better. All this to say, you are not alone! Health things can feel really big and scary and isolating. I hope you're finding a path and coping skills that work for you! Sending you good vibes. You got this!
I’m just seeing this video, but PCOS chicky here. Metformin helped with my cyst “severity”, but the only thing that helped me in the end was a partial hysterectomy. I had PCOS and multiple uterine fibroids, because of these issues I was in severe pain for 15 years. We did not want kids at this point and it was time to start my life over without pain. Meds and a healthy diet can help. Fight for your health, don’t let doctors dictate your outcome.
I was diagnosed with PCOS, then potentially not diagnosed later when I had my tubes tied and they didn't see any cysts at the time, however I have almost every symptom of PCOS so it's assumed that I was just cyst free at the time. Metformin was definitely not my friend and they put me on the delayed release metformin which is MUCH more tolerable. Now that menopause is imminent in my life I've been through the hysteroscopy, a D&C and ablation to help my cycles. Thanks for sharing and glad you got answers early!
I have pcos as well and take myo-inositol instead of metformin and it's worked WONDERS (regulated period, cleared cystic acne). The one I take is called Ovasitol - I highly encourage research on it!
Hi, just wanted to mention here real quick that polycystic ovaries and polycystic ovarian syndrome are different diagnosis, so maybe you have the first but not the latter. Also I would suggest, as for any other medical diagnosis, to ask for second opinion. I can imagine how difficult must be to find out this, and to find the right treatment. Wish you the strength to get through this!
Clancy I got diagnosed with PCOS a year and a half ago! There is such a huge community for it. My husband and I are trying for a baby and I found such amazing resources to help guide me in which my work best and what to ask my doctor. You got this!!! Take PCOS one day at a time ❤️
Metformin was prescribed to me as well. My stomach was VERY upset, lots of diarrhea (sorry for the overshare here), lots of cramping, bloating and it also changed the way I saw food. It made me so sick, I had to change medications. A number of my friends were prescribed metformin for weight loss because of how it affects your food “chatter” in your brain and your cravings. Some powered through and lost weight but most of them quit for the same reasons I talked about above. Thank you for sharing your story. I’ll keep both you and Z in my thoughts. Sending healing vibes to you both ❤
I had severe endometriosis. But I had 5 friends with PCOS and all of them were able to have kids pretty easy by using clomid. Just wanted to share that positive with you♥️ Hysterosocopies are not easy! I didn’t get any extra meds or gas and it hurt!
Same here. I had a colposcopy as well without any meds, where they did snip out a piece of tissue. I literally yelled out loud! We tried a long time to have a 2nd child when I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I was able to get pregnant, but not long after I had a complete hysterectomy at 34. I had endometriomas (blood filled cysts generated from endometriosis that were severely intertwined with my ovaries. I was blessed to have two children with my husband before I chose the hysterectomy since we were done having kids, and the uterine removal would eliminate the endometriosis, along with lasering off any endometriosis growths, which were on my bladder plus in my reproductive organs severely. 10 years later, I’m out of pain, not dealing with cysts / complex cysts. I hope it works out for you Clancy, as it did for us! The thongs that can be done today are amazing to both care for these issues in addition to helping women become pregnant. Keep positive, and it will all work out for you!❤
I have PCOS and I have realized there are so many types of PCOS. For me, it causes insulin resistance (but not diabetes) and issues processing carbs/sugar which causes me to gain weight if I eat too much of it. My hormonal bloodwork is all normal and I have no facial hair, but my ultrasound and MRI confirmed polycystic ovaries and my periods occur like 35 days apart, so slightly abnormal. When I was trying to get pregnant it took 14 months. I realized I ovulate later than most people so it took longer to get pregnant until I realized that, those ovulation test strips didn't really work well for me.
Hi Clancy! I’ve been on Metformin for many years. I take it for Type 2 diabetes. I also have PCOS and endometriosis. For the metformin, see if you can get the extended release version. Really helps with stomach issues. PCOS is manageable. I try to eat a lower carb diet (low GI diet) to help with my symptoms. If you have any other questions, I’d be happy to help!
I was diagnosed with pcos around the age of 13. I am now 32. I take 3 metformin a day(500mg extended release). I have the hair excess hair growth and weight gain. I stopped taking birth control but I monitor my periods. I go to an endocrinologist every 6 months. Make sure you take the medicine with food. I had a time many years ago where it made me want to throw up. Pcos is becoming more and more diagnosed. When I got diagnosed it wasn’t as common. My mom has it too.
I’m on Metformin for diabetes. I also have Ulcerative Colitis, so the initial Metformin was so difficult on my gut. My doctor ended up prescribing me what she called the ER version of Metformin. It’s been significantly easier on my gut. I also take it with food which helps as well. My daughter has PCOS and it took some time for her body to adjust to the changes in her body, but she’s doing well. All the best to you, Clancy.
I had a similar case in which I didn’t had most of the “typical” pcos symptoms, except for the irregular periods and systs. I did struggle for quite a while with horrible stomach pains not related to my periods, but that turned out to be something else. Had to see a gastroenterologist to deal with that, they did put me on a medication, don’t remember the name at this point that made me crazy sleepy for the first few months, but after a year I stopped the medication and it has helped a lot! Wishing you all the best in your recovery 💖
I have PCOS and took Metformin. It didn’t give me nausea but (TMI) intense diarrhea. PCOS causes a hormone imbalance hence the common symptoms- weight gain, excess facial hair, etc. I got on Metformin to help balance my hormones so that I COULD get pregnant. Which worked…we had our son in February. Also, my PCOS was like yours minimal to no periods. So far since the baby, my periods have been “normal”.
Prayers for you sweetheart,my daughter had difficulty getting pregnant due to her PCOS, and she was given metformin to help with there pregnancy journey. They will be celebrating my grandson 3rd birthday at the end of the month. She also had fewer periods in college until they found out she was diagnosed with PCOS.
I have PCOs, I have had it since I was 14 years old. It is so hard to manage sometimes, but I have gotten so used to it. I have been dealing with the symptoms. Low carb/low sugar diets, and high protein diets help. Having a really good gynecologist is everything. Losing weight with PCOs is really hard so do not feel to bad about it.
Thank you for sharing. I have PCOS and been on and off Metformin for 25 years. I have had all the different symptoms and degrees of symptoms over the years. Best of luck to you
Hi Clancy, This sounds like a very scary experience and I am so sorry you are going through this. I also wanted to thank you for sharing your story. You sharing this might encourage other people who are experiencing health issues to go get seen and get treatment. Women often feel things like pain or irregular periods and ignore them because there is stigma around it -- ie people think that women are exaggerating their pain. I am sure that your story will help others get the care that they need!
Hey Clancy! Regarding fertility, please don’t worry yet. I have PCOS and was pregnant on my second cycle after getting off birth control. Prepare yourself but do not think it’s an end all be all situation.
The best advice I can give for new PCOS diagnosis is to research research research. MOST DOCTORS DON’T HAVE A FREAKING CLUE ABOUT THIS DISEASE. Do not just listen to your doctor. It really really sucks but soooo many haven’t read up on the topic since med school and the research on it is progressing rapidly for the past decade. Without glucose/weight problems, nobody with PCOS should be on Metformin.
Each case is unique and I want to trust that the doctors who treated Clancy know what they are doing. Anyway, I’m a MD and in my opinion I like to start with other options such as Inositol or DIM. Looking for a professional who gives you confidence is the key to correct adherence to the treatment.
Clancy I have been on Metformin for several years. When I first started taking it I had diarrhea and upset stomach for 3 months. My doctor switched me to the time-release version and now I don’t have any problems with it. I wish you the very best with your health! 🙏
Thank you so much for posting this. Just got diagnosed a day ago and I’ve been having a hard time processing this whole thing. Going to be put on metformin as well. So scared for the side effects but this video has made me a tiny bit more brave, so thank you. Also no facial hair, no heavy or painful periods ( but a bit irregular) and definitely hard time losing weight but manageable for the most part so it feels odd to not have all the other symptoms usually associated with pcos.
I've been on metformin since May!!! I suffer from insulin resistance so that was the primary reason. The first couple weeks were terrible but I've really gotten into a groove with it. I have found that taking it around 20 minutes after eating dinner has helped me not feel sick.
I take Metformin 2x a day for blood sugar and I used to take it before bed on an empty stomach. I'm no doctor but I now take it right after meals and for me it seems like the upset stomach and nausea issues are way less frequent now. I thought the same thing that the medicine was making me reject foods that I should not be eating and I asked my doctor and he said no that's not the way it works. Hope your side effects continue to get better as you adjust to it.
I take metformin for diabetes. It is so hard on your stomach! What my doc has recommended is to space out the dose. So instead of 2 pills at a time I take them over the course of the day and that helps with gut issues. Take care, feel better 🙂
I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early twenties. My husband and I tried to get pregnant for five years unsuccessfully. My gyno and primary care doctor were not very helpful with finding a good treatment plan, so I started looking into it on my own. I told my endo what was going on and we ran some tests. I realized that I had insulin resistant PCOS which basically meant that carbs were likely the cause of most of my problems. I started cutting carbs and within five days, I had my first period in nine months. I worked really hard at it, kept my carb count low (but never enough for keto) and within a year, I was pregnant with my daughter. I will second the recommendation of reaching out to an endo. My endo and (new) gyno have always been in constant contact with each other and my treatments which has made all the difference.
Ok, a couple things. I'm not a medical professional, but I am a nutritional anthropologist and a medical social worker, and I really appreciate the herbal side of medicine. I take berberine, which is essentially the herbal equivalent of metformin, for blood sugar issues (not PCOS, sorry, I get to deal with PMDD which is different), but from that I have some info. Because metformin is usually for controlling Type II diabetes, I might suggest getting a cheap glucose meter just to make sure that hypoglycemia isn't why you're feeling awful from the metformin. If that is the case, it is a simple fix in increasing your healthy carbs (and absolutely avoiding keto meals because that is a diet designed to lower your blood sugar, which you don't really want to do unless absolutely necessary). I've learned a lot from monitoring my blood glucose, including that it is usually higher after I ovulate and especially in the PMS era. However, I do have PMDD so my PMS is a bit more intense and why I decided to start monitoring the glucose. Berberine is being studied for PTSD, which I do have, and it's nice to have something that can tackle a few different issues. The contour brand glucose meter isn't a store brand like with CVS meters, so it's a bit more accessible, but it can be pricier to refill your test strips if you use that brand and not a CVS brand meter. I hope this helps! I do have follicular cysts, however, and the best remedy for the pain for those is a heating pad.
Hey Clancy! I am an acupuncture student and they talk about how getting acupuncture treatment helps PCOS. Definitely something to look into as it's natural medicine and really doesn't have many side effects(if any). There is also herbal formulas that help with PCOS. Deff worth a shot!! Hope this helps!
I’m very similar to you as I’ve had really inconsistent periods my whole life, but they’ve never been painful. My biggest PCOS struggle is my blood sugars, honestly. The fatigue is reaaaal. I have never tried metformin, but I’ve tried to find a decent vitamin routine. I take inositol (helps ovary function), bereberine (helps with insulin resistance), omega 3 (mainly because I don’t get enough in my diet) , and magnesium bisglycinate. What I can say is each PCOS journey is so different! Don’t be afraid to try alternative methods. Something that helped me was going to a personal trainer who also has PCOS and specializes in finding lifestyle choices (through nutrition, exercise, and supplements) that help the PCOS that are most prevalent for each individual. I know you are big into fitness, maybe look into what workouts you do and how they affect your hormone levels. Sometimes HITT is discouraged in people with PCOS due to how high cortisol levels can get. You’ve got this!!! Take it day by day 😊
I too have PCOS. I haven’t had a period in two years. Have the facial hair excess weight everything. Met Forman made me non stop poop. Can’t get pregnant. Life is kinda shit honestly. But I hope things are better for you. Much love
I’m on metformin due to PCOS and honestly it’s been really great now that my body has FINALLY gotten used to it. It took a few months - but it was hard. We did have fertility issues, but got pregnant naturally after around 6 months on meds. We also have lots of embryos that we retriever through IVF to ensure we can grow our family.
As a medical student, I can tell you that so many are on metformin since it’s the first line medication for both pre-diabetes and diabetes. The first few weeks can be really rough for folks but it’ll get better. You can also ask for a referral to a dietitian that specializes in PCOS.
I have endo and PCOS (growing a full beard, excessive weight gain, painful cystic acne and every 4 months I have cysts rupture and fibroids lining the inside of my left leg and lower abdomen) I hope you find something that works for you and feel better ❤
Thank you for being so open and honest with what you are going through! I also have PCOS and have been on metformin before (I was having AWFUL side effects from it so I stopped) it’s so hard to deal with the symptoms of PCOS especially when you don’t have anyone in your life who also has it. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk about anything. I have been through a lot with mine!
This is so vulnerable of you to share and I wanted to say thank you so much for being open and candid about what you’re going through. As a long time viewer of your videos, I love being able to have such a great role model to look up to and relate to. I have some medical stuff of my own going on that’s been really scary and this video really helped me to not feel alone. 💗
I have PCOS and I have been prescribed metformin but I’m terrified to start taking it. My BFF also has PCOS. She tried for 9 years to have kids and she got pregnant 2 months after starting metformin and now has 3 kids. (They’re 20, 19 and 14 now….) I’m almost 50 so I’m not at that point in my life but just know it really can jump start the fertility! Thank you for sharing your story. Prayers for your journey! ❤
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 14, and was on metformin for 15 years until very recently. There are no words to describe the time spent in the bathroom on Metformin, let me tell you lol. One thing I recommend is seeking the opinion of an endocrinologist. OBGYNs are usually very well trained in how to handle PCOS however it doesn't hurt to get multiple opinions on treatment. Regardless of what doctors you see absolutely have your TSH (thyroid levels) checked routinely. I was surprised to learn that this is not always commonplace for PCOS patients as often thyroid issues and PCOS are linked. I was surprised that once my thyroid was in check my periods became regular without birth control. Most importantly, remember that everyone's bodies are so unique and while other bodies with PCOS may seem more severe or "worse" than yours is, it's still valid for you to feel frustrated or upset. PCOS is not for the weak, but you got this! Sidenote: My mom had 3 healthy babies with ONE ovary while having PCOS (It can be genetic!) There is always hope and it does not have to be the end of the world!
Oh my word! Had that procedure…no laughing gas, shots or pain medication…Painful but didn’t last long! Yes…the wait for results is awful. Hope you feel better soon!
Me & my best friend both have PCOS. I believe the severity just varies so much from person to person because I did have a bit of fertility issues as I had my first son after only 6 months of trying, but my daughter took 5 years to conceive while off birth control. I am thankful I was able to have children at all but it was a struggle with my 2nd. That is my main issue other than of course my levels due to PCOS but my best friend is extremely overweight and cannot lose it with any method due to her PCOS & she also has dealt with infertility her entire adult years. We are both 31 now but you definitely aren't alone. I also take Metformin & don't have any issues! You will be okay, sending prayers!! ❤️
I had a high insulin blood level test after I went into the doctor for unexplained weight gain and was prescribed metformin after. I was on that for about two years with minimum side effects but recently my doctor told me to stop taking it to see if it my insulin levels would rise again. It’s a very frustrating process to get into the “root cause” of health issues, especially since I don’t have any other symptoms of PCOS, so I feel for you and hope that you get it all sorted out!
Just want to say…from the bottom of my heart…thank you so much for your reassuring comments & for sharing your personal experiences. I am reading them all and it is genuinely helping so much. Thank you❤❤
I've had a hysteroscopy for my pmdd and it was not bad by any means. Glad it wasn't as difficult as you were stressed about.
Anytime, Clancy. You're a good person.😊😙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖😊🎇👍
Heavenly Father, from the bottom of my heart I lift up to you my dear Clancy! I pray that you would intervene and stay right in the middle of this situation. Thank you that she is not alone through this, thank you for all these helpful comments and the ones yet to come. Please be with all her medical personnel, give her favor with them, make them passionate about her healing, open their eyes and ears to listen to her and give the very best of their care. Please help Clancy continue to enjoy her life, husband, family, friends, show her food to eat that she can enjoy, hobbies, sports... Show her ways to make herself happy and do what's good for her as it will help her heal. Thank you for no ominous diagnosis! Please give her peace that surpasses understanding. God you know what's good for her, you love her more than any of us can imagine and with that in mind i pray that from your wonderful big picture point of view have your will for her for her life, Zach and their families. Remember please to heal Zach too! We all love these two they are awesome, thank you for bringing them into our lives, they bless us more than they know. Thank you God, you are so good to us. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
Hey Clancy, call Silent Unity to pray for you, when those brethren pray ... it's on! Love you big!!
Hey Clancy. Try the carnivore diet. Research it. So many people find that it helps or gets rid of their medical issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, energy levels, pcos & more! Look into it ❤️
I just went through everything you described in this video. I had surgery at the end of September for a very large cyst and I am feeling so much better. PCOS is a tricky thing but I’m sure you’ll get it under control. Stay strong, Clancy. You’re going to be ok!
Metformin depletes B12, so you may need to talk to your doctor about this or get more frequent B12 injections. Edit: Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) renders the b12 in your body unusable so if you feel off you may just need to get more frequent B12 injections until you're feeling normal again. But since you have B12 issues you may want to let doctors know to use something beside laughing gas.
This ^^^^ I have pernicious anaemia and get frequent b12 injections and so much depletes it, need to be taking folic acid otherwise your body will secrete it. I have also had cysts but they come and go almost every cycle so my scans are spread out 6 weeks apart as it can take that long for it to disappear or reappear. I hope you get it all under control it sounds like you’re having such a crappy time 😭
@@misscatsalot Yeah it's crazy how many drugs and other things deplete B12. Really good to research it and know whenever you have to go to the doctor.
Great point. One of the more forgotten effects of B12 that even us med students forget about
Fellow PCOS sister here, I found early on many doctors just threw birth control and met formin at me. Which was frustrating as I felt we were never trying to get to the root cause. I started seeing a naturopathic doctor just for a different approach. Just know there are several ways to address pcos, health/diet/nutrition/vitamins/natural remedies and each persons case is so different and shouldn’t be a blanket approach! I also went for an HSG never had to get any of the meds beforehand but that could be because I never had to get a biopsy! Fertility was my main concern as we wanted to start a family - and I’m currently 9 months pregnant! The journey isn’t “over” and I know I’ll have to work at this and maintain my health! Just don’t be afraid to get different opinions or take a different approach.
This!! I’m a holistic practitioner and it makes me so sad to see her become part of the system. She needs to address the root cause and focus on diet, lifestyle, and environment.
I wish I'd have had a naturpathic provider when I had my diagnosis. I ended up just not treating my PCOS at all and dealing with all the things that come with it. Now I'm premenopausal and am dealing with all of that.
I haven't dealt with this condition at all, but I want to say thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. You are never under any obligation to share anything in particular from your life, but when you do, you know we are all in your corner. I'm so sorry you've been going through all of this - including the stress involved! Prayers for positive news at your next ultrasound. 🙏
Thank you🥺💞
No seriously. This made me wanna go to the doctor even more.
Hey Clancy,
I’m a junior medical doctor. Firstly, your worries and emotions are so valid.
Also, the nausea and GI symptoms go away after a couple of weeks.
Secondly, there is a spectrum of PCOS so it’s not like once you have it, it’s to the same extent or degree as another person. This also plays into your fertility, it may be easier to become pregnant spontaneously for you as opposed to someone else with PCOS. In the future, when Zac and yourself are ready for children, if after 6 months of trying I would just go in to your doctor and start ovulation induction (since in PCOS you may not ovulate therefore don’t have a period).
I also have PCOS as does my sister, and whilst it was disheartening to hear, I am thankful that I can take medications or have procedures that will allow me to become pregnant and that it’s not something worse like cancer, early menopause etc.
I took metformin for years and never felt right on it. Eventually I went off of it and take ovasitol.
@@MyFreckledJourneyRight, the original commenter saying the symptoms go away is incorrect. They may go away, but they may not.
Thank you for sharing your journey and being so vulnerable with your viewers. Guaranteed you have helped someone who also has less typical experiences with PCOS. Normalizing the fear we have with health unknowns let’s other know they are not alone in their feelings.
I got diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17 and endometriosis when I was 26. PCOS is not fun to deal with but thankfully there are things that can help! I just had a healthy babygirl in June and I didn’t have any kind of help it was actually not a planned pregnancy so it’s definitely possible to have a baby. I’m glad you have answers though. Keep your head up girl. It’ll get better❤️
I know how lonely and anxious you feel. Just a few months ago, I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer at only 27. The nonstop testing and biopsies leading up to my diagnosis and treatment plan was the worst part. I felt so alone. It’s such a strange mix of feelings to be thankful that it’s not something worse (or more advanced in my case) but also so angry and anxious that this is happening at all. Once you have more answers and a solid game plan in place, you’ll feel so much better. Hey, I just finished my last round of chemotherapy last week. If I can do this, you can get through your situation too. Wishing you so much health and strength during this time.
Sending hugs to you- ❤
Sending love ❤️
As a fellow person with PCOS and no periods…I had to stop doing HIIT style workouts and started working with a dietician. We’ve balanced my blood sugar and I do yoga and walk and I’m now getting my period every month naturally which I haven’t experienced in 22 years!!! You’ve got this!!!
First of all, it takes a lot of courage to share this information with the world. And second, I’m glad you’re making your gyno health a priority. So many women are fearful of just getting their PAP let alone a procedure like this. But it’s SO important to stay preventative. I’ve had 2 colposcopies and they weren’t fun at all, but needed to be done. So please, ladies, take care of yourselves and be proactive!! ♥️
I am struggling with infertility right now, so it is very nice to see you and others talking about it. I think women don’t know as much about reproductive health because there’s such a stigma attached to talking about it!
I also have PCOS and would recommend seeing a functional medicine doctor to see if they can help you get off medication and find your personal triggers for it. They can also recommend supplements specific to you and your lab work too. I’m lucky enough to have the Cleveland Clinic near me but I believe you can see a functional medicine doctors over Telehealth too!
I’m so sorry you’re going through this, Clancy! Sending love and light your way 🩷 You are so strong! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. We are always here for you!
got diagnosed with pcos 15 years ago and the thing that has worked for me the most is going gluten free and limit sugar intake, helps with the insulin problems. I also have endometriosis. Exercising consistently helps me. You are not alone! Hang in there ❤
Thank you!!💞
@@ClancyBurkeXClancy I was coming to say a low carb diet heavy animal based diets helps with the. Potatoes, rice, grains inflame our bodies and I know you love your potatoes but I PROMISE LOOK IT UP PCOS and low carb/keto diet. It has healed a lot of the people in this lifestyle and helped fertility.
Also, my husband takes metformin and he is constantly having stomach aka bathroom issues and nausea since starting it. He takes it for diabetes, he started in August and has since been told to take sure he eats before and they decreased his dosage.
I hope this helps.
@@Beth92800 @ClancyBurkeX I was coming on here to say the same thing- maybe investigate going on a keto diet for awhile to see if it helps. Thank you for sharing your struggles. You will get through this!
As someone who was just diagnosed with a chronic illness, I totally understand how you are feeling. It is SO scary. I am working with a functional medicine doctor to try and get to the root cause. Maybe that is something you can look into if you can’t handle this medication your trying. Also I’ve heard great things about Ovasitol for PCOS. Maybe you could look into that!
I’m sorry you’re going through all of this Clancy! I hope the medicine is able to help you. Thank you for sharing this with us 🧡
I am glad they did all those things to manage pain during the procedure. Many drs say just take some advil beforehand 😳 and that does nothing.
I have pcos and going through a fertility specialist now (5 years+ trying). I have been on metformin in the past and it helps with insulin resistance. I’m glad you went in early enough so that you can have your PCOS symptoms be kept under control! There are a few groups regarding pcos and I have learned a lot. An endocrinologist might help as well! We can overcome this!! 😊
Yes we can!!! 💪🏻
I’m sure this has been very scary for you and Zac both😢! Please know that I will be keeping you in my prayers. Sending warm hugs ❤
Hi! I have PCOS. I had irregular periods my whole life. Not hairy either. I noticed that once I changed my diet my pcos got so much better. High protein and fat and low carb diet. Raw diary and grass fed and finished beef. Also I was scared of Infertility but definitely had no issues there. I have one kiddo and one on the way (both weren’t planned lol). I also had cysts rupture all the time and never had any issues from them. Praying for your health ❤️
I have PCOS, and I've been on Metformin on and off for 20 years. The side effects of Metformin are pretty bad sometimes, but I found that eating healthy and increasing the amount of protein I eat helped greatly in not only managing the nausea but the insulin resistance that comes with PCOS
Have they tried Progesterone therapy? It worked for my daughter.
Hey Clancy, I have PCOS and after 2 years developed Hyperthyroidism. I would recommend scheduling a visit with an endocrinologist to get your thyroid checked. Sounds like you have an awesome Gyno! But working with both would be the best option. Think of the Endo as a hormone Dr haha. If you want to get pregnant, I don't think you should go back on BC. Sometimes the Gyno wants to immediately put you back on. My Endo said because I already have "impaired fertility" due to my PCOS, he did not want me back on it. There are other meds. I know metformin sucks, but if you are to get pregnant, it helps lower the chances of a miscarriage, so I definitely recommend you stay on it. I wish you the best! The earlier you learn everything the better, keep your head up! It will all be okay :)
I have PCOS. Was diagnosed in 2012 when I had been trying to get pregnant for 2 years. I never went on the metformin but I have friends that have. I just wanted to touch on the fertility aspect. I did go on to have 2 beautiful girls, conceived naturally, who are 7 and 5 at ages 30 and 32. Before that I did go through IUI, IVF, etc. but ultimately was able to conceive and carry 2 babies. Also, my friends who have it, all have at least one child, they've birthed. So there is hope in that. And my symptoms are different than some of my friends as well. Everyone and every body is different. You aren't alone though!
Hi, Clancy. I am very sorry that you have a period came out of nowhere.😢. It scared the stiff out of me and....it's scary.😮. For me, I don't have any pain since when I went to my doctor's appointment last February to check my blood pressure.
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 14. I have been on Metformin off and on for 8 years. My husband and I were on a fertility journey for 7 years. We ended up doing IVF and we were successful! I’m 29weeks pregnant today!!
I remember Metformin taking a while to get used to. I teach and was finding it hard to push through the uncomfortableness that (I think) the Metformin was causing which is why I was off and on. 2 years ago during the summer I took it religiously and have stuck with it since. I know it feels so lonely, but I promise you aren’t the only one!!
I have PCOS, I was diagnosed when I was about 12- Its challenging, your healthy lifestyle will definitely help. Everyone is different in what they experience, but you aren't alone. We love you ❤❤
I also had very irregular periods and basically had no period until I got on birth control as well. My gyno told me I probably have PCOS as well, but recommended finding the right birth control to help with my symptoms. A symptom of PCOS is the insulin resistance which causes weight gain and makes PCOS worsen. That is why they prescribe metformin, but if you are not overweight/had weight gain, my doctor told me it could negatively affect you more than positively. Having a healthy, high protein diet with exercise should be enough. Interesting they put you on that so quick!! I would do research if I were you.
I will be praying for you, Clancy! I'm so glad you were able to open up about everything going on, because I really think it will show you how many other people are going through something similar, and to help you realize that you are definitely not alone. You have so many people who want to help and support you. ❤
We do those in office at my OBGYN! I’ve seen a lot of people handle it well and others do not! PCOS is a scary diagnosis but there’s a lot you can do to help it!
We Women go thru this 🙏 Your not alone ...
I have PCOS and everyone is different when it comes to the symptoms they have. Some have it worse. Insulin resistance is one of the symptoms and why metformin helps. I'm one of those that get nausea and fatigue with this medication. I've learned to live with it and it's gotten somewhat better. I suggest doing some research. I know some people won't take the metformin. I know there are videos on RUclips that talk about special diet they follow and exercise routine that works for many. I also know that fertility is not an issue for some. Please know everyone is different, I've had a lot of the stomach pain and they cyst have been small and go away on their own but I had very bad periods over the years. Pcos affects many things, your hormones, periods, fertility, insulin resistance, weight gain, acne and more. You are smart and I know you will ask the right questions and figure out what works for you. ❤
If you're up for it, read "Beyond the Pill" by Dr. Brighton! It helped me so much in my post BC era. No matter what life throws at you, you got this Clancy! Sending you love
So many people have PCOS. My cousin’s wife has it. And 2 things I know that can be a problem with it is definitely the period which made me believe that you had PCOS even before you said that, and another thing is trouble having a baby. My cousin and his wife got married Aug 2016 and I’m not sure when they started trying but they had their first baby in May 2020 and their second May 2022. Everyone is different but that’s 1 wonderful story that came from having PCOS. Praying for you girl!❤️
My periods were so infrequent and light when they did come. I didn’t have endometriosis, but dealing with rupturing cysts was not fun. Eliminating sugar/carbs and alcohol helped enormously and I was able to have a child (he’s 38 now). I’m 66 and had no issues during menopause - no hot flashes etc that I attribute to the dietary changes made 40 years ago. My mother and sisters did have many menopause issues, but refused to change their way of eating. I think changing diet is preferable to daily medication to control insulin. I am not on any meds which people think is rare at my age. I also recommend rebounding. My Bellicon rebounder keeps me in shape.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, you’re so right - it’s so much more comforting knowing you’re not alone
A little bit of hope for you in regards to your ovarian cysts. I used to have bad ovarian cysts as a teenager. I once had one the size of a Grape fruit. Yes, they were painful to the point where before they knew what it was, I got admitted to the hospital because the doctors thought my appendix must have ruptured. I was of course nervous about my fertility in the future. However, I am currently on my 4th pregnancy and for some reason after my first pregnancy, all my painful ovarian cysts stopped happening. I haven't had an issue with cysts in 16 years now. I thank my 16 year old for curing me of all that pain. Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with PCOS to speak of, but I am wishing you well and thank you for sharing your story and journey so far.
I dont personally sruggle with PCOS, but have had my share of woman struggles lately and I just want to thank you for being open about your situation. And I've personally found the more people I share my situation with, the more support and less alone I feel!
And last thing- I 100% get the "at least I didn't die" and the "I know people have it worse" but PLEASE give yourself grace and give yourself the space to feel your feelings, no matter what they are. You are allowed to feel sad, angry, greive, etc; while also feeling grateful for the silver linings too. Take care ❤️
Thank you for talking about this. A lot of women themselves are not educated about womens health so they don’t even know that they need help
My mom has PCOS and she has suspected that I've had it for years. I haven't been medically diagnosed but I have most symptoms. I know I should take charge of my medical health, especially being about the same age as you, Clancy, but it's totally scary. I'm so glad you've been taking steps to take care of your health and well-being!
Recently got diagnosed with endo and felt the same, having different symptoms from other people (and not having them my whole life). I will say, once I knew what a ruptured cyst felt like, so much of my past “stomach pain” made sense. Anyway grateful that your sharing this and possibly helping others not feel alone too!
Fellow pcos and metformin taker here! It’s all very scary, uncomfortable and blah in the beginning! Dealing with fertility issues now. Support means everything and you have a wonderful husband and family! Keep your head up !
Clancy!! Thanks so much for sharing this. It's so crazy, the timing of this video, I just got my Mirena IUD removed last week (got the first one in 2015 and had it for 7 years, the second one for less than a year). I never had a period while on it. I never had problems with my period before I got it but I did develop large ovarian cysts in 2017 (found on CT scan after an urgent care trip) and thankfully they resolved on their own. I'm 31 now and figured I don't want an IUD messing with my fertility. I got blood work done after the removal and it showed low follicle stimulating hormone. I'll go back in 2 weeks to re-check. I'll be on Yazmin birth control pill now which should be good for PCOS. Time will tell. But I am nervous and just want things to be okay. I'm right there with you Clancy!! Everyone's body chemistry is a little different so it's nice to gain perspective on others' experiences. ❤
I had poly cystic disease and i was horrible, but i had two babies in the middle of it all, so nothing in this world is definite 👍 i ended up getting a hysterectomy because the pain would not stop and its the best thing i ever did for me. All this said to say i did conceive twice and was riddled with cyst at the time.
Uff I was on it for a while, because of an issue with glucose in my blood, and I actually had to be taken off it because my stomach couldn't handle it. So much nausea and so much vomiting. I used to go to wok, throw up, continue working, throw up again. It was insane. And I feel you with the food. Everything sounded bad, everything tasted weird. I ended up choosing a restrictive diet instead of the medicine to regulate things because it was just that bad, but I hope it works for you! Apparently it just takes a while for your body to get used to it, so hopefully you'll start feeling better soon.
Fun fact about metformin... When it was going through the clinical trials for diabetes, a bunch of people with diabetes and PCOS started having more regular cycles and conceiving. They had no idea the med would do that! That is how a medicine ends up having 2 separate uses. Same with Viagra... it was for heart issues and they found that random thing that also happened while people took it. :)
I’m so sorry you’re going through this! I was diagnosed with PCOS after difficulty trying to have a baby, was put on metformin and with the proper diet/lifestyle changes was able to get PCOS under control and am 23 weeks pregnant. PCOS is not the end of the world, but I advise being your own advocate and doing lots of research! For me, hormone health was the key to keeping my PCOS in control. Good luck!!
I took Metformin for several months. You MUST take it with food. If I took the pill immediately followed by a bite of food, I would have excruciating stomach pains and spend hours in the bathroom. I had to take a few bites of food first before I could take the pill. I've heard it takes 3-4 weeks to adjust to the pill, but if you forget to take a dose, that 3-4 week adjustment period starts over. I basically always had a stomach ache and never felt well. After several months of constantly feeling sick and forgetting to take a dose with food and deciding it was better to just skip the dose than pay the price of taking it without food, I quit taking Metformin. The side effects were not worth the benefits for me.
I don’t have weird heavy periods, actually very light and only 2-3 days, but i am having intense paint in my tummy and my lady bits and lower back, i think i might have something going on. I have an apt on the 7th to hopefully kickstart getting it figured out. These issues are so frustrating especially when you aren’t sure what’s going on, and THE COST my goodness. Wish you the best thank you for sharing, it makes people feel less alone!
Ugh I’m sorry to hear you’ve been going through this - I’m glad you have an appointment scheduled! You got this! 💪🏻
And don’t even get me started on the cost..😭😂
I’m so sorry you’re going through this Clancy! I would really recommend looking into all the ways you can balance your hormones - diet, lifestyle, minimising toxic products, etc. Medication doesn’t have to be the only answer especially if it’s making making you feel miserable. And birth control pills don’t actually help either, as they suppress ovulation rather than helping your body to ovulate regularly. Definitely look into the root cause! I hope you feel much better soon ❤
So sorry to hear about this, I hope everything from now on has nothing but positive outcomes, thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you❤️❤️
With PCOS, you have insulin resistance...I take Metformin. I didn't find out I really confirmed PCOS till my C-section. You go girl, follow your MDs recommendations
I had my first ovarian cyst rupture a week before my 30th birthday...size of a grapefruit, went to the ER with severe pain, elevated white count, fever, etc, they thought it was my appendix about to burst, went into surgery and when they went to remove the appendix they found a mess, ruptured ovarian cyst, eaten away at my right ovary, removed most of the right ovary. I woke up having lost a body part I hadn't even used! I've had many since then over the years, took me 3 years to get pregnant. You're lucky your doctor is on top of this situation. Take care Clancy!
I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been going through this. Sending love and good vibes! ❤
Will keep you in prayers for your road to recovery. You are not alone Clancy. There is a lot more education out there now on PCOS.
God Bless sweetie!
I got diagnosed with PCOS 10years ago! I was put on the pill almost immediately and have just stopped taking it 2 months ago. It takes 3 months for the pill to get out of your system so I’m waiting to get bloods done to see where I’m at and what I can do to help with everything. Luckily I never had many or any symptoms with the PCOS except struggles to lose weight, acne and also infrequent/no period’s at all. I’ve just started taking inositol to help with the insulin resistance and I’m going to see where I’m at once my bloods get done! I’ve never been out on any other medication though. Hope you are doing ok!
I had hysterscopy biopsy it was the worst pain of my life, I still can't think about it without feeling sick, and that was 10 years ago. Some women have no pain at all, and some say it's worse than child birth.
Clancy, I am SO sorry you are going through this. Also, just wanted to say that it amazing you know this now and not later down the road (say, after a year of trying to get pregnant). There are so many things you can work on to help your health and before you start to grow your family!! Just wanted to comment and say I dealt with a similar situation. I lost my period for over a year when I was in my early 20's and doctors wanted to put me on either BC and/or metformin. I've ALWAYS had irregular periods too, sometimes my cycles would be 70 days, other months it would be 35. I declined both prescriptions because I grew up with a more natural approach to things and I knew that BC wouldn't actually give me a real period. They did say I could potentially have PCOS because of my FSH-LH ratio, but it was never confirmed with an ultrasound. I did end up getting my period back (had to gain 30 pounds and really focus on my overall health - I slowly lost the weight again over the next year when my body felt "safe") but fast forward to this last year as a 28-29 year old trying to get pregnant and it just wasn't happening. After a year of trying, I went to a Midwifery to get more testing - all my blood levels were fine and I did get an ultrasound, nothing led to PCOS so I was stumped. I started working with a health coach 1-on-1 and after 3 months together, I finally got a positive pregnancy test. It took us just over a year of trying, but we are now currently 20 weeks pregnant and due in March!!! A real blessing. Just wanted to share my story and although it is only slightly similar, I just wanted to share a positive outcome and how really getting to the root causes of your overall health can play a huge role in your life. I would check out LittleRaeOfHealth on IG - she talks a lot about food and how it can impact your cycles!! Hoping you find some answers soon!
I didn’t get diagnosed with PCOS until I had 3 miscarriages and I begged the doctors to do some testing after my multiple miscarriages were just being swept under the rug. Metformin has changed my life. It’s regulated my hormones and my cycle to be able to carry a pregnancy to term. I never had a problem getting pregnant, it was always sustaining a pregnancy. But I too had very irregular periods and not many other symptoms until the miscarriages. I recommend the Metformin extended release (ER) as I found it to be easier on the stomach issues. I no longer have any side effects and I’ve been on it for 10 years. I’m glad your doctor is taking it seriously. Hope you feel better soon!
The waiting game is the worst, your head can really spin, I try to take one day at a time and focus on keeping myself busy, at least makes me feel like time goes by faster. Thank you for sharing your journey 🫶 I hope you are feeling better now
I have a mess of chronic illnesses that flipped my life upside down in my 20s. I hid a lot of my journey at its worst because I feared that 1) no one believed me because I presented as relatively healthy, and that 2) if I did start talking about it, people would only see me as whining. Being more open about my chronic illnesses has improved my mental health greatly and in turn it's helped my physical health as well. It's also led me to friendships with people who understand my struggles and that has meant the world to me.
Some other but things that have really helped me stay in tune with myself and manage my symptoms are consistent exercise (low impact exercise when I'm really struggling), a nutrition plan (an anti-inflammatory diet has personally helped me) and keeping an open line of communication with medical professionals that I trust. I also started seeing a therapist who specializes in young people with chronic illness and she has truly helped me change my relationship with both my mind and body for the better.
All this to say, you are not alone! Health things can feel really big and scary and isolating. I hope you're finding a path and coping skills that work for you! Sending you good vibes. You got this!
I’m just seeing this video, but PCOS chicky here. Metformin helped with my cyst “severity”, but the only thing that helped me in the end was a partial hysterectomy. I had PCOS and multiple uterine fibroids, because of these issues I was in severe pain for 15 years. We did not want kids at this point and it was time to start my life over without pain. Meds and a healthy diet can help. Fight for your health, don’t let doctors dictate your outcome.
I was diagnosed with PCOS, then potentially not diagnosed later when I had my tubes tied and they didn't see any cysts at the time, however I have almost every symptom of PCOS so it's assumed that I was just cyst free at the time. Metformin was definitely not my friend and they put me on the delayed release metformin which is MUCH more tolerable. Now that menopause is imminent in my life I've been through the hysteroscopy, a D&C and ablation to help my cycles. Thanks for sharing and glad you got answers early!
I have pcos as well and take myo-inositol instead of metformin and it's worked WONDERS (regulated period, cleared cystic acne). The one I take is called Ovasitol - I highly encourage research on it!
Hi, just wanted to mention here real quick that polycystic ovaries and polycystic ovarian syndrome are different diagnosis, so maybe you have the first but not the latter. Also I would suggest, as for any other medical diagnosis, to ask for second opinion. I can imagine how difficult must be to find out this, and to find the right treatment. Wish you the strength to get through this!
Agree. Metformin is the drug they now want to give way too often! Wouldn’t take it unless I was diabetic.
Clancy I got diagnosed with PCOS a year and a half ago! There is such a huge community for it. My husband and I are trying for a baby and I found such amazing resources to help guide me in which my work best and what to ask my doctor. You got this!!! Take PCOS one day at a time ❤️
Metformin was prescribed to me as well. My stomach was VERY upset, lots of diarrhea (sorry for the overshare here), lots of cramping, bloating and it also changed the way I saw food. It made me so sick, I had to change medications. A number of my friends were prescribed metformin for weight loss because of how it affects your food “chatter” in your brain and your cravings. Some powered through and lost weight but most of them quit for the same reasons I talked about above. Thank you for sharing your story. I’ll keep both you and Z in my thoughts. Sending healing vibes to you both ❤
I had severe endometriosis. But I had 5 friends with PCOS and all of them were able to have kids pretty easy by using clomid. Just wanted to share that positive with you♥️ Hysterosocopies are not easy! I didn’t get any extra meds or gas and it hurt!
Same here. I had a colposcopy as well without any meds, where they did snip out a piece of tissue. I literally yelled out loud! We tried a long time to have a 2nd child when I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I was able to get pregnant, but not long after I had a complete hysterectomy at 34. I had endometriomas (blood filled cysts generated from endometriosis that were severely intertwined with my ovaries.
I was blessed to have two children with my husband before I chose the hysterectomy since we were done having kids, and the uterine removal would eliminate the endometriosis, along with lasering off any endometriosis growths, which were on my bladder plus in my reproductive organs severely.
10 years later, I’m out of pain, not dealing with cysts / complex cysts. I hope it works out for you Clancy, as it did for us! The thongs that can be done today are amazing to both care for these issues in addition to helping women become pregnant. Keep positive, and it will all work out for you!❤
Clancy I’m going to pray for you. No one knows what you truly going through deep down inside but the Lord has got you covered put your trust in him.
I have PCOS and I have realized there are so many types of PCOS. For me, it causes insulin resistance (but not diabetes) and issues processing carbs/sugar which causes me to gain weight if I eat too much of it. My hormonal bloodwork is all normal and I have no facial hair, but my ultrasound and MRI confirmed polycystic ovaries and my periods occur like 35 days apart, so slightly abnormal. When I was trying to get pregnant it took 14 months. I realized I ovulate later than most people so it took longer to get pregnant until I realized that, those ovulation test strips didn't really work well for me.
Hi Clancy! I’ve been on Metformin for many years. I take it for Type 2 diabetes. I also have PCOS and endometriosis. For the metformin, see if you can get the extended release version. Really helps with stomach issues. PCOS is manageable. I try to eat a lower carb diet (low GI diet) to help with my symptoms. If you have any other questions, I’d be happy to help!
I was diagnosed with pcos around the age of 13. I am now 32. I take 3 metformin a day(500mg extended release). I have the hair excess hair growth and weight gain. I stopped taking birth control but I monitor my periods. I go to an endocrinologist every 6 months. Make sure you take the medicine with food. I had a time many years ago where it made me want to throw up. Pcos is becoming more and more diagnosed. When I got diagnosed it wasn’t as common. My mom has it too.
I’m on Metformin for diabetes. I also have Ulcerative Colitis, so the initial Metformin was so difficult on my gut. My doctor ended up prescribing me what she called the ER version of Metformin. It’s been significantly easier on my gut. I also take it with food which helps as well. My daughter has PCOS and it took some time for her body to adjust to the changes in her body, but she’s doing well. All the best to you, Clancy.
I had a similar case in which I didn’t had most of the “typical” pcos symptoms, except for the irregular periods and systs. I did struggle for quite a while with horrible stomach pains not related to my periods, but that turned out to be something else. Had to see a gastroenterologist to deal with that, they did put me on a medication, don’t remember the name at this point that made me crazy sleepy for the first few months, but after a year I stopped the medication and it has helped a lot! Wishing you all the best in your recovery 💖
I have PCOS and took Metformin. It didn’t give me nausea but (TMI) intense diarrhea. PCOS causes a hormone imbalance hence the common symptoms- weight gain, excess facial hair, etc. I got on Metformin to help balance my hormones so that I COULD get pregnant. Which worked…we had our son in February. Also, my PCOS was like yours minimal to no periods. So far since the baby, my periods have been “normal”.
Prayers for you sweetheart,my daughter had difficulty getting pregnant due to her PCOS, and she was given metformin to help with there pregnancy journey. They will be celebrating my grandson 3rd birthday at the end of the month. She also had fewer periods in college until they found out she was diagnosed with PCOS.
I have PCOs, I have had it since I was 14 years old. It is so hard to manage sometimes, but I have gotten so used to it. I have been dealing with the symptoms. Low carb/low sugar diets, and high protein diets help. Having a really good gynecologist is everything. Losing weight with PCOs is really hard so do not feel to bad about it.
Thank you for sharing. I have PCOS and been on and off Metformin for 25 years. I have had all the different symptoms and degrees of symptoms over the years. Best of luck to you
Hi Clancy,
This sounds like a very scary experience and I am so sorry you are going through this.
I also wanted to thank you for sharing your story. You sharing this might encourage other people who are experiencing health issues to go get seen and get treatment. Women often feel things like pain or irregular periods and ignore them because there is stigma around it -- ie people think that women are exaggerating their pain. I am sure that your story will help others get the care that they need!
Hey Clancy!
Regarding fertility, please don’t worry yet. I have PCOS and was pregnant on my second cycle after getting off birth control. Prepare yourself but do not think it’s an end all be all situation.
The best advice I can give for new PCOS diagnosis is to research research research. MOST DOCTORS DON’T HAVE A FREAKING CLUE ABOUT THIS DISEASE. Do not just listen to your doctor. It really really sucks but soooo many haven’t read up on the topic since med school and the research on it is progressing rapidly for the past decade. Without glucose/weight problems, nobody with PCOS should be on Metformin.
Each case is unique and I want to trust that the doctors who treated Clancy know what they are doing. Anyway, I’m a MD and in my opinion I like to start with other options such as Inositol or DIM. Looking for a professional who gives you confidence is the key to correct adherence to the treatment.
Clancy I have been on Metformin for several years. When I first started taking it I had diarrhea and upset stomach for 3 months. My doctor switched me to the time-release version and now I don’t have any problems with it. I wish you the very best with your health! 🙏
Thank you so much for posting this. Just got diagnosed a day ago and I’ve been having a hard time processing this whole thing. Going to be put on metformin as well. So scared for the side effects but this video has made me a tiny bit more brave, so thank you.
Also no facial hair, no heavy or painful periods ( but a bit irregular) and definitely hard time losing weight but manageable for the most part so it feels odd to not have all the other symptoms usually associated with pcos.
I've been on metformin since May!!! I suffer from insulin resistance so that was the primary reason. The first couple weeks were terrible but I've really gotten into a groove with it. I have found that taking it around 20 minutes after eating dinner has helped me not feel sick.
I take Metformin 2x a day for blood sugar and I used to take it before bed on an empty stomach. I'm no doctor but I now take it right after meals and for me it seems like the upset stomach and nausea issues are way less frequent now. I thought the same thing that the medicine was making me reject foods that I should not be eating and I asked my doctor and he said no that's not the way it works. Hope your side effects continue to get better as you adjust to it.
I take metformin for diabetes. It is so hard on your stomach! What my doc has recommended is to space out the dose. So instead of 2 pills at a time I take them over the course of the day and that helps with gut issues. Take care, feel better 🙂
Thank you!!
I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early twenties. My husband and I tried to get pregnant for five years unsuccessfully. My gyno and primary care doctor were not very helpful with finding a good treatment plan, so I started looking into it on my own. I told my endo what was going on and we ran some tests. I realized that I had insulin resistant PCOS which basically meant that carbs were likely the cause of most of my problems. I started cutting carbs and within five days, I had my first period in nine months. I worked really hard at it, kept my carb count low (but never enough for keto) and within a year, I was pregnant with my daughter. I will second the recommendation of reaching out to an endo. My endo and (new) gyno have always been in constant contact with each other and my treatments which has made all the difference.
Ok, a couple things. I'm not a medical professional, but I am a nutritional anthropologist and a medical social worker, and I really appreciate the herbal side of medicine. I take berberine, which is essentially the herbal equivalent of metformin, for blood sugar issues (not PCOS, sorry, I get to deal with PMDD which is different), but from that I have some info. Because metformin is usually for controlling Type II diabetes, I might suggest getting a cheap glucose meter just to make sure that hypoglycemia isn't why you're feeling awful from the metformin. If that is the case, it is a simple fix in increasing your healthy carbs (and absolutely avoiding keto meals because that is a diet designed to lower your blood sugar, which you don't really want to do unless absolutely necessary). I've learned a lot from monitoring my blood glucose, including that it is usually higher after I ovulate and especially in the PMS era. However, I do have PMDD so my PMS is a bit more intense and why I decided to start monitoring the glucose. Berberine is being studied for PTSD, which I do have, and it's nice to have something that can tackle a few different issues. The contour brand glucose meter isn't a store brand like with CVS meters, so it's a bit more accessible, but it can be pricier to refill your test strips if you use that brand and not a CVS brand meter. I hope this helps!
I do have follicular cysts, however, and the best remedy for the pain for those is a heating pad.
Hey Clancy! I am an acupuncture student and they talk about how getting acupuncture treatment helps PCOS. Definitely something to look into as it's natural medicine and really doesn't have many side effects(if any). There is also herbal formulas that help with PCOS. Deff worth a shot!! Hope this helps!
I’m very similar to you as I’ve had really inconsistent periods my whole life, but they’ve never been painful. My biggest PCOS struggle is my blood sugars, honestly. The fatigue is reaaaal. I have never tried metformin, but I’ve tried to find a decent vitamin routine. I take inositol (helps ovary function), bereberine (helps with insulin resistance), omega 3 (mainly because I don’t get enough in my diet) , and magnesium bisglycinate. What I can say is each PCOS journey is so different! Don’t be afraid to try alternative methods. Something that helped me was going to a personal trainer who also has PCOS and specializes in finding lifestyle choices (through nutrition, exercise, and supplements) that help the PCOS that are most prevalent for each individual.
I know you are big into fitness, maybe look into what workouts you do and how they affect your hormone levels. Sometimes HITT is discouraged in people with PCOS due to how high cortisol levels can get.
You’ve got this!!! Take it day by day 😊
I too have PCOS. I haven’t had a period in two years. Have the facial hair excess weight everything. Met Forman made me non stop poop. Can’t get pregnant. Life is kinda shit honestly. But I hope things are better for you. Much love
I’m on metformin due to PCOS and honestly it’s been really great now that my body has FINALLY gotten used to it. It took a few months - but it was hard.
We did have fertility issues, but got pregnant naturally after around 6 months on meds. We also have lots of embryos that we retriever through IVF to ensure we can grow our family.
This is very affirming to say and I am sure it can give a lot of hope to Clancy and many.
As a medical student, I can tell you that so many are on metformin since it’s the first line medication for both pre-diabetes and diabetes. The first few weeks can be really rough for folks but it’ll get better. You can also ask for a referral to a dietitian that specializes in PCOS.
I have endo and PCOS (growing a full beard, excessive weight gain, painful cystic acne and every 4 months I have cysts rupture and fibroids lining the inside of my left leg and lower abdomen) I hope you find something that works for you and feel better ❤
Thank you for being so open and honest with what you are going through! I also have PCOS and have been on metformin before (I was having AWFUL side effects from it so I stopped) it’s so hard to deal with the symptoms of PCOS especially when you don’t have anyone in your life who also has it. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk about anything. I have been through a lot with mine!
This is so vulnerable of you to share and I wanted to say thank you so much for being open and candid about what you’re going through. As a long time viewer of your videos, I love being able to have such a great role model to look up to and relate to. I have some medical stuff of my own going on that’s been really scary and this video really helped me to not feel alone. 💗
I have PCOS and I have been prescribed metformin but I’m terrified to start taking it. My BFF also has PCOS. She tried for 9 years to have kids and she got pregnant 2 months after starting metformin and now has 3 kids. (They’re 20, 19 and 14 now….) I’m almost 50 so I’m not at that point in my life but just know it really can jump start the fertility! Thank you for sharing your story. Prayers for your journey! ❤
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 14, and was on metformin for 15 years until very recently. There are no words to describe the time spent in the bathroom on Metformin, let me tell you lol. One thing I recommend is seeking the opinion of an endocrinologist. OBGYNs are usually very well trained in how to handle PCOS however it doesn't hurt to get multiple opinions on treatment. Regardless of what doctors you see absolutely have your TSH (thyroid levels) checked routinely. I was surprised to learn that this is not always commonplace for PCOS patients as often thyroid issues and PCOS are linked. I was surprised that once my thyroid was in check my periods became regular without birth control. Most importantly, remember that everyone's bodies are so unique and while other bodies with PCOS may seem more severe or "worse" than yours is, it's still valid for you to feel frustrated or upset. PCOS is not for the weak, but you got this!
Sidenote: My mom had 3 healthy babies with ONE ovary while having PCOS (It can be genetic!) There is always hope and it does not have to be the end of the world!
Oh my word! Had that procedure…no laughing gas, shots or pain medication…Painful but didn’t last long!
Yes…the wait for results is awful.
Hope you feel better soon!
Me & my best friend both have PCOS. I believe the severity just varies so much from person to person because I did have a bit of fertility issues as I had my first son after only 6 months of trying, but my daughter took 5 years to conceive while off birth control. I am thankful I was able to have children at all but it was a struggle with my 2nd. That is my main issue other than of course my levels due to PCOS but my best friend is extremely overweight and cannot lose it with any method due to her PCOS & she also has dealt with infertility her entire adult years. We are both 31 now but you definitely aren't alone. I also take Metformin & don't have any issues! You will be okay, sending prayers!! ❤️
I had a high insulin blood level test after I went into the doctor for unexplained weight gain and was prescribed metformin after. I was on that for about two years with minimum side effects but recently my doctor told me to stop taking it to see if it my insulin levels would rise again. It’s a very frustrating process to get into the “root cause” of health issues, especially since I don’t have any other symptoms of PCOS, so I feel for you and hope that you get it all sorted out!