Metformin...the good, the bad and the ugly?

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So my doctor said they may try me on metformin to regulate periods and ovulation, reduce hair and lose weight with PCOS. Been TTC for 3 years. 
So...what are your positive stories about going on metformin, did you have any success? Also, what are the downsides and side effects etc? 
Thanks 😊

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I've been on metformin since last October, I started on 500mg and worked my way up to 2000. The only bad side effect I've had is running to the bathroom while adjusting my dose, otherwise it's changed my life 1000000x for the better. I'm now ovulating regularly, my hair is growing back (on my head) my facial hair is turning blonde (thank you lord) and my acne is much better. I also had severe anxiety which has become minimal and manageable, I've lost 20lbs and am getting my life back. I highly recommend metformin it really is life changing.

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Been on metformin for4 months and it's. It helping me ovulate or have a period. Diarrhea when eating bad food consistently and have to take with or after food. Was bad in the beginning and when my dose was upped but not bad anymore, occasional flair up of diarrhea but I think itsthe eating.

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Only downsides for me was the first couple days and having to run to the bathroom 😆. As for PCOS, I don't have it, I've heard that people are super successful on keto for losing weight

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I unfortunately I have a downside. I was on it for year and found I had a hard time controlling my sugars mainly lots of low sugar crashes.

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curious myself Dr told me Nov I start metformin and femara

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Started Metformin 9/21 And the 1st 2 days I had to rush to the bathroom. Today seems MUCH better. I am on 500mg 1x a day for now. I was told by my Dr that it will help to regulate my periods, ovulate normal, lose weight, and lower blood sugar. I was just diagnosed with PCOS a couple weeks ago, too.

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