text: what could it be? i have pcos. i have used bengay patches in the past to help with the pain. i have not used them in several months. for some reason, over the past month or so, i get a weird feeling where my right ovary is. it doesn't really burn. it is more of a cooling sensation like that of the bengay.(like when you take the patch off). this feeling does not last real long, maybe 5-10 min at a time. i have not had a period since august but i have never been regular. i can go a whole year on or off of my period. bc doesn't control it anymore. i am going to make an appointment with my doctor for the beginning of january (when my seasonal job is done). just curious if i should be worried and ask for a closer date. thanks for your help. i dont really know what that pain could be. it definitely could be related to the pcos. i would recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. it would probably be ok to wait until jan...but when you make your appt., talk to a nurse and see what they say. here's a little general info on pcos that i feel is important.     the underlying cause of pcos is insulin resistance (ir). the best treatment for pcos is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. there are a few important things to know:  1. many women "pass" the test for ir, but still respond positively from the metformin. no one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the ir.  2. you must be on a high enough dose of metformin. i've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. i don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.   3. it can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated.   4. it is important to treat your pcos even if you are not trying to get pregnant. there are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have pcos, but if it is treated properly, then those risks go back to a normal rate.   i recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. they are the most knowledgeable about pcos. i also highly recommend visiting http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhp... it is a great message board, where you can ask all your pcos questions. the women there are great. good luck.