PCOS
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 12:07 pm
My 19 year old daughter has suffered debilitating heavy periods for several years and has a 13mm cyst on one of her ovaries. She is currently undergoing tests for PCOS as also has issues with inability to maintain healthy weight, food cravings, facial hair, acne and mood swings. Taking Yasmin has had a moderate improvement on her skin and regulating the timing of her periods but has had no improvement with the pain or flow.
Firstly - is this is a large cyst in the scale of things?
What are the benefits/side effects of metformin and can it be taken with the contraceptive pill or should we explore a contraceptive implant or coil?
Finally if she is diagnosed with PCOS then how can this be managed with diet - what specificfoods are beneficial and also detrimental to the condition?
Many thanks for your help
Firstly - is this is a large cyst in the scale of things?
What are the benefits/side effects of metformin and can it be taken with the contraceptive pill or should we explore a contraceptive implant or coil?
Finally if she is diagnosed with PCOS then how can this be managed with diet - what specificfoods are beneficial and also detrimental to the condition?
Many thanks for your help