How My Metformin Treatment Began
Many women with PCOS are prescribed with Metformin, which is actually an anti-diabetic drug. Before starting the therapy, my then OB-Gyne told me that we were going to start it at a small dose so I can...
View ArticleMy Laboratory Results
On the way to the laboratory, the possibility of being diabetic dawned on me. I must admit that this past year and a half, I haven’t been the healthiest eater. And with an increased risk for metabolic...
View ArticleGetting Pregnant With PCOS
I was young when I got diagnosed with PCOS. Although starting a family was not part of my plans then, the thought of not being able to conceive was totally heartbreaking. My doctor told me that getting...
View ArticleCan Spironolactone Help Women With PCOS?
I still can’t get over the fact that Spironolactone or a potassium sparing diuretic is being prescribed by some doctors as part of the treatment plan for PCOS. For more than six years, I haven’t known...
View ArticleMy First Consultation With An OB-Endocrinologist
Last Saturday, I braved the rains and the wait to finally have a check-up with an OB-Endocrinologist. I have waited for this day for so long that there’s absolutely no point of putting it off. So...
View ArticleHow To Use A Glucometer
Since my doctor asked me to monitor my blood glucose levels, I thought of posting here the procedure for the test. The procedure may slightly vary depending on the type of glucometer being used, but...
View ArticleMy Bloodwork For PCOS
After two weeks of waiting, I finally got my laboratory results. I was ordered tests for LH, FSH, Prolactin, and Testosterone. My doctor instructed me to have these tests done on the 2nd or 3rd day of...
View ArticleCan Vitamin D Help Treat PCOS?
I have been doing some research on alternative treatments for PCOS and I have come across some articles and forums discussing Vitamin D therapy. It turns out that there are studies being conducted on...
View ArticleMy PCOS Medications
Upon learning about Vitamin D as a possible treatment for PCOS, I have started to become more curious about any alternative treatments for the disorder. I found out that there are women with PCOS who...
View ArticleCan Chromium Picolinate Help Treat PCOS?
Since PCOS is a disorder that is not well understood, many women have taken it upon themselves to explore other treatment approaches in the hope of improving their symptoms. Over the years there have...
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