I finally got some relief!

For you PCOS'ers.. recently, I went to a new PCP after years with another who told me there was nothing she could do for my PCOS symptoms - after failed attempts at the pill, patch, and depo (which made my obesity worse!) my new PCP gave me nuva ring.. she said that she has many patients who have PCOS, and are in a position where wanting at least some relief. I was very skeptical at first.. if you've ever seen the Nuva Ring.. you'll know why. 

Well after using it for 3 months, I have had nothing but consistency! I must say that this is like a miracle - I've had menses since I was 10..and NEVER in the last 14 years has it been regular, no matter what I did. This past 3 months have been amazing. The day after I take it out, like clock work I begin my period. That's it! It's not as heavy, in fact, SIGNIFICANTLY lighter.. I mean, I used to go through an entire box of tampons.. without thinking about it.. within 4-8 days.. and these periods would last forever. These past times.. about 3-4 days.. regular flow the whole time.. tapered off nicely around the 3rd day and that was it. I had the next few days without the period and no ring in.. I was just beside myself with happiness. 

In addition to taking care of my period issues, she also gave me spiro for the hormonal sides - 25mg to start helping my body stop converting the testosterone so quickly.. I've noticed a significant decrease in hair growth as well as me not having such a high water weight issue.. although I pee a lot ;) It's nice to not be bloated the whole month either. I've been so thankful for this new PCP.. you have no idea guys!

Just wanted to let you guys know that this has been a great experience for me and I hope that some of you can find some sort of relief.. if not with the ring, maybe with something else.  

So glad you've found relief.  The right pcp means everything yet is so elusive. 

I have tried the nuva ring but it was too strong for me so I am glad that it works for you thought.

I had a hysterectomy at age 37 (kept the ovaries...why??..I dunno..guess I was still young enough to hang on to them...wish I hadn't)...my ovulation remained but was painful until I started Metformin.  The skin tags seemd to have decreassed with the hysterectomy,  My daughter just started Spiro and has noticed a change in her outlook (depression) and her desire to be more active...less lethargic.  She was put on low-dose BC pills and will start when she gets another period...hers run 3-4 months apart.  I am concerned about long term use of the Spiro..I have researched it..most users are happy....any opinions here?  Please let me know, she is only 18.
thanks,
Kim in Fontana