24-02-2021, 02:49 AM
(23-02-2021, 11:32 PM)jaykay Wrote:@Lotus and @Bustyprincess
Thank you both so much for the information, I really appreciate it!
You're welcome.
(11-07-2020, 01:10 AM)Lotus Wrote: The 4 types of PCOS as follows:
Insulin resistant PCOS
Post-pill PCOS
Inflammatory PCOS
Adrenal PCOS
which one are you?
(23-02-2021, 11:32 PM)jaykay Wrote: The stress of wanting to increase my boobies + stress of having PCOS is so burdensome sigh, I appreciate the fact I have such knowledgeable ladies to help me out!
Chronic stress makes PCOS worse, metformin acts an antidepressant (as seen in this study):
Metformin ameliorates stress-induced depression-like behaviors via enhancing the expression of BDNF by activating AMPK/CREB-mediated histone acetylation
Our findings suggest that metformin can produce antidepressant effects, which provides empirical insights into the clinical value of metformin in the prevention and therapy of depression.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032719312728
When insulin spikes (or high in general) releases higher levels of testosterone, thus this causes hyperandrogenism (as seen in this attached study).
Metformin use in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4200666/
(23-02-2021, 11:32 PM)jaykay Wrote: Also @Lotus: I was referred to an OBGYN, I asked her for metformin but she was incredibly dismissive and told me that metformin's just for "losing weight" and "getting diarrhea" (not true), and just tried to shove birth control at me.
That's too bad she feels that way. You've heard the expression " let's treat the symptom not the cause ". Perhaps it should treat the chronic stress, depression, insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism (which are tied together), and retest hormone levels. The mechanism by which metformin slows the aging process can be in other products: e.g. Resveratrol, Berberine and many others activate AMPK (activated protein kinase) which influences longevity.
(23-02-2021, 11:32 PM)jaykay Wrote: We got into a heated argument LOL so then I just came back from an appt. with an endocrinologist who is going to test my insulin. It's been a nearly 3 month journey trying to find out how to treat my PCOS it's so tiring, I'm sure if this was as popular as erectile dysfunction it would get more attention sigh.
Good for you for finding another doctor. Lol @ ED...there's competent health care givers out there you just have to find them.