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 aedeebrightly Asks:
Could someone recommend some ways to deal with the nausea that comes with Metformin?
ourpcos ourpcos Said:

To reduce side-effect such as nausea it’s important you take Metformin on time daily without missing doses because if that happens, side-effects can worsen until you get the medication back in your system. It helps to take with food, limit greasy foods, and you can also take it with milk if it’s easier to swallow. The first few months of Metformin can be difficult, but once your body adjusts to the medication, you should be fine. If the side-effects don’t ease and continue, you can ask your doctor to switch you to Metformin HCL ER, which is the extended release version and seems to help fairly when it comes to symptoms. I, along with some others, find it easier to take Metformin before bed (check with your doctor first) and it seems to help because you sort of sleep through the nausea that would occur, besides if you take a morning dose. I hope this helps! If anyone has anything else they would like to add, please do so! 

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