Hi, I also live in the U.K. I was diagnosed with pcos in jan this year. I have like you been put on metformin. For my Facial hair I was given a new cream in Sept this year, which not many people have heard of in the u.k. It is called Vaniqa Eflomithine. You are expected to see results within 2 months. I can say that i have seen results not only in my facial hair, but of the clearing up of my acne. The only downfall is you have to continuosly use it. And it is to be applied twice a day. If you miss a dose that is o.k as long as it is not longer than a six week period as the hair and acne do come back.
Unfortunately im still trying to find a succesful way to lose my weight. I cannot seem to shift any weight at all and that is the bit that depresses me. I have had 2 children and both times came home from hospital after there births in a size 10 trousers. my youngest is now 4 yrs old and that is the bit that upsets me being able to lose the weight after child birth but now rocketing to a size 16. Also i was told i wouldn't be able to have anymore children, but i have for friends who all have pcos and all 4 went on to succesfully have children, so i dont think this side of pcos is that much to worry about. But i would be grateful if some one has any tips on weight loss.