PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for July, 2000: Re: pcos

Re: pcos

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 20:43:57 -0500

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Shanda, Yes, the latest research is showing that the problem begins with insulin resistance. Glucophage(metformin) is one of the ways to treat the insulin resistance. There are other drugs available such as Avandia and Actos but I don't know how they work. I do know that glucophage helps your body use the insulin that is produced so there is less floating around in your blood. If you haven't already, go to http://www.pcosupport.com. They will have a lot of helpful information and things you can print and take to your doctor as well. As far as finding a doctor who is open to this? Some have had success with reproductive endocrinologists, others with regular endocrinologists, and still others have gotten their GYN to prescribe it. Post a message with your location (town, state) and maybe there's someone on the list who is from around you that can help with finding a good doctor.

Hope this helps. Also, a low carb diet along with glucophage (or one of the others) seems to be a good way for us PCOS'ers to lose extra weight. It's not easy but a little more attainable for most. Good luck.

Polly

On Tue, 18 Jul 2000 18:43:19 -0500 srg60655@cs.com (Shanda Gibson) writes: > I was diagnosed with pcos @8 years ago. The treatment then was birth
> control pills. I have read recently how insulin is involved now and
> how
> a new drug called glucophage is being used to treat pcos. I went to
> my
> gynocologist and he only wants to give me provera to make me have
> periods. Is this the proper treatment for pcos? I am also weigh
> 300lbs
> and am looking to lose weight. I have tried many diets with minimal
> results. AM I a candidate for glucophage? I cant seem to find any
> doctor willing to give it to me and I cannot get my primary doctor
> to
> give me a referral to a specialist. I am getting very frusrated.
> Any
> advice?
>
> thanks,
> shanda
>

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