PCOS-DIET Messages for June, 2001: Re: please help

Re: please help

From: Leslie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 10:43:40 -0700

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Read this one and thought I'd better send a reply. First off, metformin, also known as glucophage, are used to help control insulin resistance, which tends to be a problem with most PCOS folks. It has nothing to do with whether one wants to become pregnant or not. Secondly, I cringe when ever I hear someone mentioning a hysterectomy as a cure for PCOS. It has been proven that this will NOT correct the hormone imbalances we suffer from. It really scares me when I hear someone saying their doctor recommended this as a treatment to them. You might be wise to consider getting a second opinion from a reproductive specialist, if you can find one, as they are up on the latest treatments for PCOS.

Leslie

> >
> >Thanks for your help. Not sure if blood clots are related to PCOS - but
> >they are definetly related to being over weight. I have forwarded your
> >info to my doctor in hope that he can find such stuff. I am having
> >nightmares trying to do something about this whole thing. My doctor
> >says metformin and clomid are only for people trying to get pregnant -
> >which I am not. I cannot use any hormone replacement therapy due to the
> >clots.
> >
> >Another source has recommended a hysterectomy which is quite a drastic
> >thought - especially as I think I am too young and may still want to try
> >for children at a later stage of my life. I am still waiting to see
> >what my doctor has to say about that.
> >
> >I am really scared about the whole thing - and the support from you and
> >others like you has been a god send.
> >
>

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