Re: d-chiro-inosital study
From: anonc (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 14 Nov 2000 02:57:26 -0600 (CST)
there is an article on the study at
http://my.webmd.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_5461764
i was just surfing and found it, it sounds very promising, but i don't
know how long or if it is being approved for use or whatever.
At Wed, 8 Nov 2000, anonymous wrote:
>
>This is to inform all women with PCOS about a study that is taking place
>at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. It involves the drug
>d-chiro-inositol, which is an insulin-sensitizing medication. This drug
>is not yet FDA approved. The study is looking for women aged 18 to 40
>who have been diagnosed with PCOS. It is a six month blinded trial.
>They are looking to see how it effects ovulation in women with PCOS.
>Remuneration is offered at the completion of the study. If interested
>call 507-284-5314 and ask for Becky Herrmann or Marla Sommerfield.
>Please email this information to as many people as you can so this drug
>can be approved for PCOS. It is so far the only drug like it that does
>not have any reported side effects. I'd participate in the study myself
>but am currently trying to get pregnant so am not qualified for it.
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