polycystic ovary syndrome
"I am 53 and recently dx with "a variant of PCOS."  I have struggled with my weight all my life and very severe unwanted hair on face and body.  Still, my periods were always regular and I easily conceived two children in my mid-late 30s;  both pg were normal, with full term healthy babies.  I wasn't terribly surprised when I was dx with type 2 diabetes two years ago.  My dr. rx metformin.  I started at 500 mg once a day and a year later he upped it to 500mg twice a day.  At 1000mg a day, I am finally seeing a decrease in my facial hair.  No help with weight loss however.  My blood sugar is very well controlled.  If I take it with food (low carb) I don't have any problems with side effects."