Re: Hormones in check!
From: Ruth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 8 Dec 2000 19:44:21 -0600 (CST)
Hi -
I take the Met for infertility reasons, but probably would anyway to
address the facial hair issue. It is much less with the Met. I do take
bcp one month before an infertility treament cycle because we have found
that it lowers the LH and I am more responsive to the Gonal-F (FSH)
injections. This results in more eggs and hopefully better quality eggs
for the treatment. Good luck to you!
--
Ruth ;-)
At Fri, 8 Dec 2000, Joan wrote:
>
>The simplest answer,though not entirely accurate, is that BCP treats the
>symptoms and Insulin sensitizers(Met) treats the problem... Many people
>think that the 'root' of the problem has something to do with insulin
>resistance and by treating that they are able to ovulate loose weight
>and reverse their syptoms in general. Taking Met or Avandia etc..
>,therefore,also helps address the associated health issues like heart
>disease, diabetes etc....BCP, as you know, can help by supressing the
>overproduction of hormones. Many of us take them both. no one approach
>is right for anyone, but I feel findinging out if you are IR is critical
>to getting the appropriate care.
>Good Luck
>
>At Fri, 8 Dec 2000, Becky wrote:
>>
>>I had no idea how much my absent periods for so many years had been
>>affecting my body. Weight gain,ancne,facial hair.
>>And now i realize my attitude. Now that I'm getting regular periods I
>>feel much calmer. My doctor says it's because my hormones aren't like a
>>rollercoaster anymore. I've only been taking birthcontrol pills and
>>something for my acne. My acne is gone,weight and hair hasn't.
>>But truthfully I haven't exercised for a full week in a row.
>>So I'm not expecting any weight loss.
>>??? Why is everyone else on pills for ex. Met?
>>I went to my doc who is an endocnlgist(sorry can't spell it)
>>who told me bcp is all I need since I won't be planning a pregnancy. ??
>>Just curious?
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