I have PCOS metformin and provera didn't work, and I cannot take bc due to a blood clot, any suggestions? HELP?

I have PCOS metformin and provera didn't work, and I cannot take bc due to a blood clot, any suggestions?HELP?
I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 and I am 26 now.As you know a quick fix to PCOS is taking birth control pills.Well in January of 2009 I had a pulmonary embolism while on birth control (nuva ring) and cannot take ANY hormones anymore or it is not recommended because of the increased risk of forming another blood clot and not being so lucky the next time.My OLD OBGYN put me on metformin (1500 mg 3x a day) for 3 months and that did nothing but make me gain 30lbs.I have taken 10mg provera and that made me drop a few spots of blood but that is it.Then bc of the blood clot he got scared and started giving me 2.5mg of provera which produced little to almost no visible blood.

My PCOS symptoms are weight gain, change in moods, insulin resistance etc.However, I do not have diabetes (had 2 hr glucose test), I have no excessive hair growth, and I do not have acne or any problems with my skin.I am now seeing a great Dr.her in South Carolina.I don't know what else to do other than change my diet, and exercise to lose the excess weight (which I am currently doing).I am so sad and mad at my body.I mean a woman's body is programmed to ovulate and mine just won't do it.I feel like a freak like I am not a REAL woman because I cannot ovulate and have a period on my own.And now I want to have babies and I feel like it will take forever.My Dr agrees that I WILL be able to have babies though.Any suggestions, advice, or can you share your success stories?Offer any helpful websites or support groups in my area (SC) or via the net?
Thanks

Answer by Lady T
Hi first of all try not to beat yourself up.I can understand your pain as far as trying to conceive and having PCOS.I'm an african american who was diagnosed with pcos June 2008 and I was trying to get pregnant,so my Doctor prescribed me to Clomid 50mg...wasn't aware of this fertility drug until that year.I wasn't releasing any eggs.I only stayed on it for two months and didn't want to take it anymore because I was afraid of possible side affects.Mind you I've been trying to get pregnant for years...5 months later by the grace of God I was pregnant!!!God has blessed my hubby and I with a beautiful baby boy who is now a month old....My first his second.

With my PCOS I had a normal period,and no excessive hair growth.Ask your Doctor about Clomid and check out Web MD on PCOS.I wish you well and God bless!:)

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