The Doctor said "You have polycystic ovaries after he operated to burn out some endometriosis, stop eating." The other Doctor said "Your insulin level is 96, take metformin."

What's all this about androgen? Are there any other treatments required for PCOS for health rather than TTC? I have my babies thanks to IVF. Just want to lose weight and the HUGE belly that looks bloated and ugly. Have lost 14lb on Atkins but it's all come off my legs so now I look even sillier with a big belly and skinny legs LOL.

Androgens are hormones that women with PCOS usually have in excess.

The metformin will probably help you. It's been demonstrated to improve insulin sensitivity, which should in turn help you lose that apple shape.

Either way, patience will help, too. It was several cycles before I really noticed a difference from low carbing. You have to give your hormones time to sort themselves out. As well, fat tends to redistribute over time, so don't panic about the skinny legs. Give it some time, and I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Good luck!

Thanks Kristine

I see others that who lost their belly so I thought it would happen but I was still worried. I will wait but not too patiently I'm afraid