Posted by Liv on January 3, 2004, at 13:57:31
In reply to Re: PMDD - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder » Liv, posted by Sooshi on January 3, 2004, at 13:24:29
> Hi Liv! Excuse me, but what is PCOS?
PCOS = poly cystic ovarian syndrome
It is an autoimmune illness. Take a look at this link:
http://www.pcosupport.org/medical/whatis.php#pcos
I happened to have a few autoimmune illnesses. Hypothyroid (TSH was 98, normal is 0.5-3.5), PCOS, premature menopause, insulin resistance. And nobody seems to know if they are related. But my personal experience seem to point to insulin resistance, which I have self diagnosed as having, since Metformin is working so well for me. The glucose tests were normal, but there is a special test that can be done to show insulin res. that I have not taken since I’m on metformin. My PMDD, PCOS and premature menopause is gone as long as I faithfully take metformin. But when I stop metformin or take only one pill a day (I need 3 a day to get symptom free), the PMDD and menopause symptoms comes right back.
Liv
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