PCOS-DIET Messages for October, 2001: Re: Just got diagnosed

Re: Just got diagnosed

From: Joanna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 16 Oct 2001 21:45:55 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Maria,

It's difficult to say whether or not you should go on glucophage. You might as well ask your doctor. I have a feeling she'll shun the idea. I personally haven't found a doctor in favour of it.

If unwanted hair growth is a problem for you, however, there is spironolactone (an anti-androgen). With long term use, you may notice a reduction in unwanted hair growth. It may take up to a year for you to see any difference.

As for the birth control pill, I have read that monophasic (i.e., Diane 35)pills are better than triphasic (i.e., Tricyclen). Personally, I have used both. I now use Diane. Apparently, Diane contains a drug that may allow you to stop taking the spironolactone. In Canada, Diane is approved for acne treatment, so if acne is a problem for you (as a result of the pcos), this will help with that.

As far as medications, those three are it really...that I have heard of. You may want to browse http://www.pcosupport.org/medical/ for more information.

Additionally, I have reduced my carbohydrate intake, since after the reading I have done, I feel it's a good decision for me. You might want to look into it.

Good luck! I hope this helps! Well, I'm off to bed!

-- Joanna

At Mon, 15 Oct 2001, Maria wrote: > >Hi everyone, > >I am 25 years old and was just diagnosed with PCOS. I have suspected I >had it for the last two years but I have this fear of doctors that >completely freaks me out. I am doing better since all this. Being >diagnosed with this was a bit freeing. > >It was good to finally realize what was wrong with me and that I could >do something about it. For the longest I feared the worst (cancer). My >doctor has now put me on Birth Control pills and would like me to go >back in three months for a biopsy. Should I ask her about Glucophage? >Is a low-carb diet the way to go? What should I do next? What questions >should I ask? Any help will be appreciated? > >P.S. Don't know how the baby thing is going to work out yet since I >haven't tried to get pregnant yet.

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