Metformin vs Inositol in PCOS [What you need to know] 

What test determines hoshimoto or low inositol

@@rabbitgirlz4380 Most often it's determined by symptoms. Sometimes they test antibodies.

Same here! I have been diagnosed with Hashimotos and PCOS for almost 10 years and I've been on Metformin for a while now. The only side effect I have had was low B12 which I didnt even know up until now that it was because of Metformin! I just recently ordered Inositol to see if it will help with my inflammation, weight loss, and acne.

That’s wonderful.

Same!

They rather write prescriptions

Mine neither

My primary is a joke , I assume most of them are

True!!! I just talked to my endo today, and she gave me a metformin prescription. I asked if there is an alternative to it called "inositol" and she said there is none. I am so disappointed!!!

Yeah it cause acids reflux and made my ibs worse.

Same here ! I lost little weight on Metformin and it sure decreased my appetite, but I was going to the bathroom every 15 minutes

Sounds like you know your body and what works for you :-) Please just make sure that you are working with your doc with regard to the Metformin 😀

That's great! You can often get similar results without all of the nasty side effects!

Waiting...

It is a huge pleasure, thanks for the kind words!

I was diagnosed with diabetes about 25 years ago. And the doctor that saw me automatically told me I was type two because I was overweight. Mind you I was only 21 at the time and with a history of diabetes in my family. He prescribe me the Glucophage,! I two experienced terrible cramping and severe bad case of diarrhea! He just told me that’ll take some time for my body to get used to it. I took it for almost a month and after much cramping and Emptying myself out! My uncle gave me the number to his endocrinologist, and he ran some tests and he diagnosed me with type one diabetes. He asked what medication I was on and I told him, and he couldn’t believe that my doctor had prescribed the wrong medication! Needless to say I switch doctors ASAP! I’m interested in trying this, because I also have PCOS. How is it going for you?

@@rosasantiago7859 Well I seem to be doing little better. My last period was the least painful it's been in several years. I'm waiting to see if my next one, due soon is the same. If it is, then I say the ovasitol is helping. I did have to slowly ramp up the dose with this too, but it was no where close to the metformin side effects. I have a sensitive stomach to begin with. The last week I've really tried to focus on my diet. Stop snacking, which cuts out processed food pretty fast for me. I really think I'm insulin resistant. I'm unsure if I've got another large cyst, it kinda feels like it. So exercise hasn't been happening, if it does it's pretty low intensity. I go in a week to see a new gyno. The last one didn't want anything to do with me once I refused to take hormonal bc. I tried them all and yea they make me feel awful. A friend of mine is an accupuncture person, and she said that Western med really doesn't do much to fix PCOS, other than try to just treat the symptoms. I already have one autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's, I really do not want to add to that list. So I've been taking the Ovasitol and cleaning up my diet. My friend recommended 2 ladies who help women with PCOS. One is named Amy Medling, and the other Aumatma Simmons. I've been reading Amy's free ebooks the last couple days.

@@marywashington557 so far the only one I've heard of, if we lump herbal and supplements together is, Ovasitol. It's a blend of inositols. What herbal remedies are you talking about?

Glad it was helpful!

My ends said the same thing

Hey can you plz tell me where to buy it and which brand to use

@@madebyanosh4043 I actually got mine from a brand here in Russia, I'm not sure its worldwide. But it's a brand called protein company. Its choline + inositol 💕

Have you heard of InsuMax-q? It contains Inositol along with other antioxidants, vitamins like B12, magnesium, etc. There’s also a box with sachets called Pcositol. Both of these can be found in the aisles at dischem or clicks

So u get periods after menopause too with pcos?

Luck!

@@rabbitgirlz4380Period on and off.

Your not meant to get a period after menopause. If you do it can be a sign of ovarian cancer or cervical cancer. I would see your gynaecologist

I hope things are going well! Please update! I'm also T2D with PCOS. I'm so glad more info about PCOS is becoming readily available.

@Alicia Hi I too had a Kidney and Pancreas Transplant. I had Juvenile diabetes but after my transplant I don't anymore. I've had pcos for a long time before my transplant. Just started on Myo Inositol-D Chiro hoping that it works. I was on Spironolactone but I haven't got my period in 4 months, my mood and brain fog was awful as well so stopped taking it. Hope all is well with your transplant 💚

I’m not sure if it does because I started inositol about a month ago . My friends notice a slight change in my belly fat. My scale doesn’t jump up and down when I try a small portion of carbs. I quit metformin cold turkey about 2 months ago . My sugars are decreasing and I feel less sugar cravings !! And my skin is nicer!! give it a try. I’m happy I finally tried inositol . I thought it was more for women who wanted to get pregnant 🤰.

@@kathymorales9703 that's great to know! I just wanna know what inositol brand did you try? I’m about to buy it and hope to reduce some PCOS symptoms. Thanks!

@@carolinav8694 I am taking the Wholesome Story brand Mayo & D-Chiro Inositol in powder from Amazon .

My doctor told me the same. Got a gynaecologist appointment coz I have 3 children and had no problem conceiving. I will ask to go to gynaecologist. Worried that my doctor has now messed up and diagnosed with pcos and it’s something else.

Thanks for the comment Julie, you are not alone and I'm glad you are trying the alternative...

Hi sorry for your loss , could I ask which brand pls ?

Hi Amy, you can definitely take the powder out of the capsule. I normally take the powder form and just mix it in my morning tea 😀

@@Pcosdietsupport thank you and my body seems to have gotten used to it now. No more headaches.

How much inositol are you taking? It may be that your dose isn’t strong enough?

@@bunnykinsx3 I am taking 4000mg myo-inositol as 2 tablets in the morning and evening. Should it be higher to be effective for pcos?

@@afrogirldiaries 4000mg/4g is a pretty typical dose for PCOS but some people may require more! I’ve heard of people taking up to 18000mg a day for other conditions - it’s a pretty safe supplement. How much metformin were you taking

@@bunnykinsx3 I was on 1500mg/day for metformin which I used to take as 1 tablet alongside each main meal

heyy! It happened with me too. I was prescribed metformin 500 and I took one every night for 2 months, and I started to get a regular period (i also started a diet and changed my lifestyle completely) but in January I thought I can go with inosytol cause it is safer and has other good qualities, but thats when things started to go bad again, so after 3 months of not having my period I think I will go back to metformin. I am kinda nervous, because I really followed an ir, pcos diet and took inosytol, and I have no period for 3 months now. Or should I just start taking more inosytol? I am really nervous, because I will go to erasmus and i am kinda afraid of that I do not know how will I be ale to kee up with everything. How is your situation since then?

How they going make money if u don’t come back !

Coz doctors just treat symptoms and they don’t want to get to the root cause of things.

It really depends on where you are in the world. If you're in the US, I recommend Ovasitol: www.pcosdietsupport.com/ovasitol

PCOS Diet Support thank you, I have been reading a lot of positive reviews on Ovasitol, I see there are so many inositol products on the market.

@@Pcosdietsupport do you have a recommendation for a brand in South Africa?

10 month ago there is no period coming due to pcod ......should I take this supplements or not plzzz humble request to you suggest me

I don’t think so it’s a different strain

i thk choose one , myo ino

@@nsmrs I had a lot of facial hair, This started to happen soon after i started to taking allopathic hormonal medicines . I got really anxious about getting rid of it then a friend suggested about Dr Erayo on RU-vid. He gave me herbal soap along with a facial pack, scrub along with some medicines. this benefited and helped me a lot.

FDA coz they don’t make money from it. It is not expensive

@@marywashington557 I'm drinking a lot of herbs but I still struggle with mood waving. What do you drink ?

@@marywashington557 yes please

@@marywashington557 please share

It comes as a sachet. One sachet in the morning mixed with water(non fizzy water) and one in the evening.

Going to give Inositol a go. So hopeful it will help facial hair growth.

Hmmm. Herbal soup indeed. You no try at all.

Lmao