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Hey!

I've recently been told I could have pcos:( I've been put on Metformin to help, but I'm really struggling with the whole weight thing , spots & being very hairy!!! Any one else in my boat?

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Donna5826

Hi i have just joined . im seeing specialist in Jan hair growth is un bearable! X

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Vicky_94 in reply to Donna5826

It's horrible:( x

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Hols969

Have you tried the combined contraceptive as that can reduce acne and hair and can make weight loss easier (still slow) - we do need to eat less than non pcos ladies as if we ate the recommended daily amount we would still put on about 2lb a month so over a stone a year so we do need to eat considerably less just to maintain our weight.

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Vicky_94 in reply to Hols969

Doctors won't put me on it :(

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daisybennet in reply to Vicky_94

I'm in the same boat. My GP won't agree to put me on it unless I am trying for a baby (which I'm not).

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Donna5826

I will ask for the combined pill? I was on a normal one put piled weight on so only on non hormonal coil at the minute. Do you know the name of it? X

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