What should I ask GP at follow up appointment after blood test ?

[BlenheimBlue]

Hi, I’m 28 and presumed to have PCOS. Blood tests will confirm. My weight and other symptoms have rocketed in the last few years. I’ve gone from a 26in waist to a 32in. My body shape has totally morphed and it’s the lowest I’ve ever felt about myself. I have been very cautious and aware of my diet etc... After 7 years of speaking to GP’s, I finally went back and an empathetic (young, female) GP took one look at me and said PCOS.

What should I ask my GP about or for at this next appt ? Yasmin/ Saxenda / metformin /something else ?

Any diet and supplement recommendations also welcome.

Feeling a bit lost and overwhelmed. Not sure where to start and what to do as all previous attempts at maintaining my weight and female features seem to have failed.

[J3mma]

Hi,

It can be so confusing when you are first diagnosed so I completely understand. I did a lot of reading and research and have been trying to control mine through diet alone… I have completely cut out sugar to control my insulin and therefore testosterone levels and I have been working on flattening my glucose curves. The book which really helped me was ‘The Glucose Revolution’ by Jessie Inchauspe.

Having not had a period for months, mine have now completely regulated, my skin has cleared up (not completely but much better) and I have more energy and better moods.

Best of luck xxx

[foxes_sockses]

Give Kym Campbells 30 day pcos challenge a try, some of the dietary advice given by the NHS can be counterproductive with regards to pcos.