Around the holiday season I went off of Ozempic since it wasn't covered, and it was getting too expensive. I attempted Metformin for the 2nd time, and I have to say I'm not a fan. I felt so much better health wise when I was on Ozempic. I had more energy, I was getting down to a normal weight range. When I went off of it in December 2024 I weighed 155 Lbs at my lowest. Now that It's May 2025, I find myself at 180 Lbs, and that's with Metformin and monitoring my calorie intake. I'm shocked at how quick it came back on, and without eating crap.
I believe I've started perimenopause and it hasn't been fun... night sweats to the point that my clothes and sheets are wet but I'm cold at the same time. I've been having major hot flashes. I'm not sure if I'm more irritable and moody, or just have a lower tolerance for bullshit. I'm always tired, but can't seem to sleep at night. The skin on my face seems to be dryer then usual, but I'm getting the odd zit like I'm back in high school. Body hair is decreasing, while it seems to be popping up on my chin... I hate the changes my body is going through... so over it... and I'm so anxious.
Nothing seems to be working or helping when it comes to my PCOS... and the Metformin just upsets my stomach. It's so hard to try and get all 3 pills taken throughout the day. The morning and night are no problem, but half of the time the lunch pill gets missed.
Regardless, it gives me diarrhea and makes it difficult to do anything... I almost have to starve myself if I want to go out anywhere, to make sure I don't shit my pants. Yes, I've had some accidents but it mostly happens when I'm trying to unlock the front door.
I wish Ozempic or Wegovy was accepted and recommended as an alternative for PCOS, especially for those that can't stomach Metformin. Most people can't afford $250 - $450 monthly to take those medications, and they should be covered through health plans for more than diabetics. I feel like I'm being left behind when it comes to it. I've already lost one ovary due to PCOS being out of control, and I don't want the same thing to happen. So tired of the unbearable cramping every month or two.
I've tried to get coverage through insurance for Ozempic as well as Wegovy, but they keep declining it... starting to feel a bit depressed and losing hope.
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