PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for October, 2000: Re: PCO What to treat??!!

Re: PCO What to treat??!!

From: Joan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 11:13:16 -0600 (CST)

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My layperson's advice would be to try the insulin sensitisers like Glucophage or Avandia. These are the only drugs that have the potential to effect the the who;e range of syptoms you are concerned about. Even women with normal insulin levels have experienced positive changes with the use of these medications. With Avandia etc.. there is no increase in hypoglycemia etc... so you don't have to worry about your insulin getting too low. I hope you find some Dr.s who are more educated and involved in your treatment. Good Luck.

Here is an interesting long article you might wish to read that covers alot of treatment options. http://www.infertilityphysician.com/androgen/pcos.html

Sat, 28 Oct 2000, anonymous wrote: >
>I have recently diagnosed myself with PCO and have been researching
>through the medical community, the internet and through books
>(Recommended reading: Christine Northrop's
>Women's Bodies, Women's Minds) My doctors are reluctant to treat or
>discuss treatment options. I am afraid of Glucophage because I do not
>want to interfere with my insulin levels which are borderline. I am a
>little nervous about BCP because I am a light smoker. I tried
>spirolactone for about a month and did feel a decrease in the stiffness
>of facial hair, but not enough to continue and I also felt like it was
>not addressing the real issues.
>I would like to decrease the hair, improve acne, and lose weight. I do
>not want to become pg (I'm 39) but do have emotional issues that may or
>may not be related... Help? Advice?

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