Heya Ladies,

I am new to this site, I read a few threads before registering on belly belly, just to get a feel of how others could help me and how I could help you!... Basically to cut a long story short - I was diagnosed with PCO at the age of 11, a doctors appointment that followed a few months later showed that I than was suffering from PCOS (the syndrome) I was put on Metformin and Cyprotorone to control my Insulin and testosterone levels - this however did not agree with my body at the time, I was still very young and I felt the side affects were unbearable. Anyhow I discontinued using any medication for a few years, I have always had the symptoms - (excessive hair growth, overweight, dark skins patches, supprisingly no acne!). I am now 21 and engaged to be married hopefully next year, my fiance and I desperate for a baby. I began taking metformin about 4 weeks ago which induced a period, but I am not sure if its just "bad blood" as my Endo likes to put it, or if I am actually Ovulating - Are there any tests that will show me if I am? I am also taking 1 tablet a day of Folate
(folic acid) which apparently helps setting up your body for conceiving?... Does anyone know if there are any adverse affects? - Taking Met and Folate at the same time? Im sorry to have babbled on for so long, if someone could enlighten me, I would be so thankfull!... Hugs to you all... Sam. P.S I am also walking everyday for half an hour in the evning after dinner to reduce in weight as well as being on a good diet!... yey to me!