Confused by reasons for taking Met...

[cherylandria]

I was diagnosed with PCOS in August and my doctor (an endo who specializes in pcos) put me on YAZ and Spiro and we arranged a follow-up appointment earlier this month because I had high levels of insulin resistance in my blood tests, but she didn't want me to start on YAZ and Met at the same time on top of the pressures of getting back to uni and all that..

When I went back, she said I had improved so much that I didn't need Met (which I was pretty happy about), but I'm confused because I thought Met was to help with the insulin resistance.. and the reason she didn't put me on Met was because my skin has really cleared up, my hair growth has definately slowed, and my AF is MUCH better (having it every 2 weeks was not fun..)

but I don't think just because that's happened that my insulin is working better. I was under the impression I would be put on it no matter what..

I didn't exactly see the logic in that, but this dr specializes in dealing with PCOS and my sister has been seeing her since she was diagnosed 5 years ago...

should I consider taking cinnamon?

[Bluebee]

The root cause is Metabolic Syndrome, PCOS is the symptom!

If you are IR, find a new doc! YAZ only masks the symptom. You will only make so much insulin in your lifetime! If you use it all up now, you will be DIABETIC later! That's a known fact.

I take the combo namebrand... Avandamet, it's metformin (1000 mg 2x/day and Avandia 4mg 2x/day). GSK uses various size molecules of the metformin in the product so that it releases into your stomach at different rates. Limiting the explosive GI behavior.

I was making a gallon of insulin to do the same job that most people make ounces for.

TO DATE:
Lost - 45 lbs (179 - 134)
Testosterone - from 106 to 42
Cholesterol - from 222 to 157
Triglycerides - from 132 to 54
HDL/LDL Ratio - from 4.7 to 3.3
Insulin - 23.4 to 7.6

I have limited new hirsuitism, regular cycles and I am not moody!

Make sure your doc treats the root cause.... Metabolic Syndrome... not the PCOS symptoms. If you correct the metabolic symdrome, it opens up the physiological reproductive pathways. Make sure your doc is testing the items listed above. They all go hand in hand. Not alot is understood about this disease, so the more you learn and take charge of your own healthcare, the better off you will be.