I'm new to this forum, but have been diagnosed with PCOS for almost 15 years, but obviously had it since the age of 12-13. AF came once, then never again until the doctor put me on BCP.
About 7 years ago, I was lucky enough to find a doctor who actually listened to what I was going through and was willing to try some of the new therapies on me --- metformin being one of them. There are only two ways I have AF --- extreme dieting w/ a huge cut in fat intake, which is almost impossible to maintain; and metformin.
For the first few years, though, I kept going on and off of metformin. The side effects were terrible. Over a year ago I was put on ER Metformin 1500 mg a day. The ER made a world of difference, but I found it hard to remember to take 1 pill 3 x daily.
So, since I've been lurking on this board and found out that some people take all 3 of their pills at night with dinner, I just have to write and say --- THANK YOU! I am actually taking 1 in the morning before work, then 2 with dinner and life has become suddenly so much easier!! I have even fewer side effects now that I'm not taking them 3 times a day, and haven't forgotten to take them once.
With all of that said, I just wanted to let you know I'm loving this forum. Great information, practical tips, and I'm just glad to read about others who know what it's like to be me.
~Brigitte