Re: Glucaphage
From: Angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 9 Jul 2000 19:17:38 -0500 (CDT)
Vena,
Do you have liver problems? After reading some material, my
understanding is that this medication is safe as long as you don't have
liver problems.
--
Angela
At Sun, 9 Jul 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Marsha,
>There are several recent studies that indicate that for insulin resistant
>women with PCOS glucophage can restore menstruation, ovulation and support
>the early months of pregnancy, preventing the all-too-common miscarriage rate
>of PCOS women. My doctor and I discussed this issue at length and even
>exchanged articles about the use of glucophage to support conception and
>pregnancy. The primary concern she indicated was the possibility of liver
>damage. Our solution is to monitor liver functioning regularly. My biggest
>problem with glucophage is the gastrointestinal problems, which, for someone
>with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, can be devastating. Finally, after one failed
>attempt to adjust to the medication, I have been on it for almost a month.
>
>The old studies that indicated birth defects, lack of ovulation, etc. were
>done on people who were taking glucophage for diabetes....people who lack
>insulin, not have too much. Check out the websites and if you would like
>references to the studies I mentioned earlier, e-mail me and I'll get them
>out for you so your new doctor can read them if he/she isn't already aware of
>them.
>Good luck with managing your PCOS and good luck conceiving, if that is your
>goal!
>Sincerely,
>Vena
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