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Re: Metformin and the treatment of PCOS
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 Jul 2000 09:16:13 -0500 (CDT)
I was just as frustrated as you seem to be when I began Met, it took
about 6 months for it to work. Now i have lost 25 lbs and get my period
every 30-35 days. I have not noticed that much difference in hair
however. But be patient, it may take a while but it worked for me. Good
Luck!
At Sun, 2 Jul 2000, victoria wrote:
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>I am a 33 year old woman who was "inspired" to go to my Dr. and request
>the prescription for Metformin in treating my infertility and other
>conditions of PCOS. I was so hopeful after reading of much success for
>so many women with this medication that I had to try it. I have been on
>it for 3 months now but I am experiencing absolutely no changes in my
>body whatsoever, including the return of a monthly cycle. I have tried
>Provera and Chlomaphine Citrate several times and have almost exhausted
>my energies over 9 long years of trying to conceive and to adopt a child
>without success. This was rather our last hope. I am wondering if
>anyone out there can tell me what the "normal" amount of time or average
>amount of time it takes before Metformin begins to work on things like a
>returned menstrual cycle, reduced facial hair, and weight loss. I am
>very interested in any information any women out there might have that
>would either be encouraging or to let me know whether I should even
>continue taking these drugs. I am on 1500 mg per day ( 3 pills a day)
>and am wondering if that is the normal dose for treating someone who has
>had PCOS since she was 19 years old. Thanks to anyone who can respond
>to these questions.
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