[wendylan]

I don't quite understand what the glucophage does for the pcos.I have had pcos for a long time,diagnosed at 17 and now I am 34y/o.I do have the cysts on my ovaries,facial hair and weight gain,I had a hard time concieving but do have 2 healthy children.I don't know if I have insulin resistance,my fasting blood sugars are fine.I had a 5hr glucose tolerance test that was ok except low sugar at the end[52]a few years ago.I do get shaky and cranky if I don't eat every 5 hrs or so.I am not on any pcos medicine but in past took provera for irregular cycles,my cycles are more regular since my 2nd son was born 4 yrs ago[every 27-32 days]Are there different degrees of pcos because I don't think mine ias as bad as some of what I read.thanks

[Jennifer 3FC]

Hi Wendy, I am also on the mild side of PCOS. I am insulin resistant, although my test was closer to normal this time than the test two years ago. My endo wanted me on Gluc again because it would hopefully alleviate some of the symptoms. It is working, but only as long as I lay off the bad carbs.

If I were you, I would ask for an insulin resistance test. You are at a higher risk of Diabetes and it is important to stay one step ahead!