What Carney found was that the birth control pills were causing her weight gain, depression, and hot flashes. Because the medication wasn't FDA-approved for PCOS, her doctor refused. Carney finally found a doctor who agreed to prescribe Eulexin as long as she came in for regular liver testing. She immediately began to feel better. Eulexin worked for Carney, but Thatcher cautions it doesn't work for everyone, and that patients should always consult a physician.
Every patient is different with different symptoms.
We need to tailor treatment to the individual needs of each patient. And Thatcher cautions that people should not assume PCOS is an illness associated solely with the ovaries and female hormones. For some reason, the body seems to become deaf to the actions of insulin, so the pancreas speaks louder, making more insulin, which disrupts the body's equilibrium. Because of the link to insulin resistance, many experts now advocate the American Diabetes Association's guidelines for a 250-500 reduction in calories. Exercise is also highly recommended.