I first heard about PCOS several years ago and once I saw all the symptoms listed, my first thought was "that's me!" My GP brushed me off and told me that all I need to do to lose weight is to "eat less and exercise more".
I tried that and all I did was build muscle under all my fat!
A year later, I went to my GYN and she did some bloodwork. Everything came out "normal" except my cholesterol/triglycerides levels which were slightly elevated. I harangued her and she finally (reluctantly) put me on Levoxyl and Metformin and told me to try Sugar Busters or some other low glycemic diet.
Now, 4 years later, I'm off both meds and on Yasmin. The hair on my head is no longer falling out by the handfuls and my cycles are regular, albeit scanty. But I'm still obese, still have hirsutism, low libido, low energy levels and elevated triglycerides. I've been on South Beach Diet since December. Have lost about 10 pounds. It's really, really difficult for me to stick to a diet 100% since I have no support in the household. But I'm trying.
I've read some of the threads and was wondering about this drug some gals are talking about; spironolactone. I understand it's a diuretic and type of steroid but what exactly is its purpose in treating PCOS? Some have said that it's helped with the head hair loss, but has anyone had any success with reversing the hirsutism? Or is that even possible to reverse without cosmetic electrolysis treatments?
Has anyone heard anything about Topamax being used to facilitate weight loss in PCOS/insulin resistant patients?
Should I try and find a reproductive endo instead of going to a regular GYN? Any suggestions on how to talk to the doc without sounding like I'm whinging?
Any suggestions to boost the libido? The spirit is willing here, but the body couldn't care less!
Thanks bunches!
Mamacita