PCOS & Our Bodies

Welome! OurPCOS is a place for females with PCOS to come and meet women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, find healthy recipes and workout routines, learn more information on PCOS, or just receive support! Disclaimer: I am neither a doctor nor nutritionist, but will answer questions to the best of my knowledge and research, however, it is best to consult with your doctor before starting any diet plan, cleanse, and/or supplements. All articles are sourced to the original post. No recipes, information, or articles are mine unless stated otherwise. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders that is affecting women in numbers as high as one out of ten, although many cases remain undiagnosed because symptoms differ from one woman to another. While one woman may experience a range of symptoms, another may have little to none. PCOS is a condition in which the sex hormones in a female’s body are imbalanced, which can cause cysts on the ovaries, weight gain, changes in menstrual cycle, trouble getting pregnant, and other problems. If left untreated, it can lead to heart disease and endometrial cancer. At this time PCOS is not curable but with medication, exercise, and healthy eating, the symptoms can be treated.
Asker gothica295 Asks:
I wanted to know if any else has ever taken Glumetza (generic for metformin). I can be simply horrible about taking my medication, and just recently I started taking it regularly again. I started feeling really sick, tired, and dizzy. Does anyone know of any specific diet I should follow or anything like that to help lessen my side effects?
ourpcos ourpcos Said:

I know exactly how you feel! i simply CANNOT get myself on a schedule for long enough to remember to take meds each morning! The only thing that I’ve found to work is to just try taking the metformin at night before bed so you can “beat the nausea”. If that doesn’t help try decreasing sugars drastically for a week or so. Another tip is to eat right before taking the meds to decrease risk of nausea. Hang in there! the nausea, for me personally, subsides over time! 

xoxox

Ashley

P.S. answering this publicly just in case it was a concern for anyone else!