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Re: Metformin and the treatment of PCOS
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 5 Jul 2000 09:55:42 -0500 (CDT)
You should be very careful about taking Aldactone while you are TTC. My
doctor won't precribe it due to possible birth defects.
At Sun, 2 Jul 2000, Michelle wrote:
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>Victoria - it's my understanding that while Met can help with the
>weight, you should ask your doctor to prescribe Aldactone (Spiro) for
>the hirsutism. From the reading I have done, people who are taking
>Spironolactone alone for the hair growth notice an increased
>responsiveness once Met is being taken.
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>I hope that answered any questions.
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>At Sun, 2 Jul 2000, victoria wrote:
>>...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...<
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