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I have never heard of Metformin causing people to gain weight, though i guess technically I have gained a couple of pounds on it. I know type II diabetics take it as well.
I had some symptoms of PCOS, but when they tested my levels I didn't. The biggest thing was when they did an internal US and found the "the string of pearls" around my ovaries. Which, she says, is a tell tale sign. It's all amazing to me, I'll go in for an US and she'll make a comment about my ovaries looking Polycystic and I can't see a thing, but that's why she has the degree.
I found my doctor through a friend who did donor insemination, which is what I needed to do since I am single. Maybe do some research on doctors in your area that do that and try them. Maybe those that are willing to do donor insemination are more "liberal" in their endocrinology?
I will definitely say that i am a huge fan of specialists though. YOur ob/gyn might be good, but they don't really have the expertise for IF.
Also, I have heard good things about the South Beach diet. You also may want to try a dietician. In my area we have a hospital that will do metabolism testing and talk with a dietician. I've struggled with my weight all my life and have found that all diets are not created equal, so getting a little extra help from a professuional on that can be helpful. I have also found that Ellie krieger (food network) has some great ideas.
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