Got my blood test results back this morning. My doctor said my labs were all pretty good for the most part; nothing jumped out at her as being urgent or extreme. My blood count and thyroid tests came back normal. That means that I’m still on the proper dosage (75 M) for my hypothyroid medicine, Levothyroxine. My cholesterol was a little high, so I should just continue dieting as I am, making sure I focus on lowering it a bit. My testosterone level is still slightly elevated (I knew this from the last time we tested for PCOS). My other hormone levels looked normal. But my "glucose-insulin ratio is borderline insulin resistance"? I am right at the cut off. I guess that means I am producing too much insulin which isn't good. Basically, if it gets worse I will for sure have type 2 diabetes which is scary. I am too young for that! With all that, I am considered borderline PCOS. She prescribed me Metformin, which will help with the insulin issue and testosterone issue. She also wants to do an ultrasound at my next appointment which is on March 1st. Because I am still constantly bleeding, there’s a chance that there could be more to it. PCOS screws up ovulation and menstrual cycles as a whole, but the ultrasound will check to make sure there aren't any uterine polyps. We will also discuss what all of this means and figure out what to do next.
To be honest, I’m feeling disappointed, embarrassed, and angry. I am extremely relieved that I am considered borderline, and right on the cut off as far as PCOS and diabetes goes. That means, hopefully, that I’ll have an easier time getting everything under control and taken care of. However, it also means my weight plays a huge factor in all of this. If I were at a normal and healthy weight, I [most likely] wouldn't be close to developing diabetes and it’d be less likely I’d have PCOS. This also means that diet and exercise are even more important than I originally thought. I’m not just obese and unhealthy as far as my weight in pounds is concerned, but also in other areas of my health. I need to get this under control! I feel a little more pressure to do well on this diet. There is no more quitting and starting over.
I think what frustrates me the most is that I ever let it get this bad in the first place. What was I thinking? How could I have been so naive and dumb? I have to kick these bad habits now. My life and health depend on it, as well as my chances of being a mother and having a baby. If I wasn't committed to changing my life before, I am now…100%. I am too young to be in this situation. Things change NOW! Wish me luck!
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I'm really glad you have some results so you can work on them, even though they aren't what you were hoping for. I've heard a lot of good things about the Metformin for the PCOS.
ReplyDeleteAlso, it might help to do some research on Type II Diabetes diets. One of my friends with PCOS found that eating as though she has type II Diabetes helped her lose weight with PCOS.