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treatment of PCOS without insulin resistanceFrom: Andrea (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 24 Jun 2000 12:11:55 -0500 (CDT)
Hi everyone. Even though I have PCOS and my dad has type II diabetes, my fasting glucose level is normal, so I don't have insulin resistance. When I was diagnosed with PCOS, my endocrinologist barely told me anything about it, so I'm wondering why she prescribed me the Pill and Aldactone. From what I've read here on the internet, Glucophage (metformin) seems to be a promising treatment of PCOS. But in the case of PCOS, is it only prescribed to those with insulin resistance?? I'd much rather work at the root of the problem than just the symptoms. I'm wary of giving suggestions to my doctor especially if I don't know what I'm talking about. I just have this feeling that she is outdated. For one thing, she prescribed the Pill in which she said to start on the 5th day of my cycle (rather than the standard 1st day or following Sunday). When I asked the pharmacist, she said that starting on the 5th day used to be thought as a more effective way, but that belief no longer holds true. Then what's up with my endocrinologist?
-- Andrea
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