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Re: UNDERSTANDING GLUCOPHAGE
From: Ruth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:00:03 -0600 (CST)
I have experienced less sexual desire than normal on the Glucophase. I
think that is normal since it is reducing the male hormone
(testosterone) that provides for sexual desire. Not meaning to be too
gross, but it has caused vaginal dryness for me. Haven't ever had that
problem before. Could be due to getting older, too. However, it has
made me feel more sexy since the facial hair and weight loss make me
feel better about myself. Also, the sexual desire in my brain (as
opposed to physical) is greater than normal (I think about it more). So,
I guess in all, it is just different. Hope this helps! Ruth ;-)
At Fri, 8 Dec 2000, Emily wrote:
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>At Fri, 8 Dec 2000, DAVID wrote:
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>>COULD SOMEONE TELL ME THE SIDE EFFECTS OF GLUCOPHAGE AND DOES IT EFFECT
>>A WOMENS SEXUAL DESIRE???
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>David,
>
>I'll take a crack at it. I've been on glucophage for about 4 months. My
>side effects have been diarrhea (severe, frequent), a slight dizziness
>(though not as bad as before I was on metformin/glucophage)and nausea.
>In the last month or so, the stomach issues have calmed down
>considerably. I also had very heavy cycles that were too close
>together. This month my cycle was late. Needless to say, I've been
>moody. Despite all that, I think I do better on the glucophage than I
>ever did without. I always had insulin issues and I feel much more
>stable now.
>
>In terms of sexual desire. Yes, I think severe diarrhea and constant
>nausea put a significant damper on my sex drive. Things seem to be
>stabilizing, but my sex drive hasn't really returned. So far I've
>blamed it on the roller coaster cycles I've been having. I'm hoping
>things will even out, but I'm not really sure how that will effect my
>sex drive.
>
>I will say this, finding out that I have PCOS and may not be able to
>conceive a child really didn't make me feel in the mood for sex. The
>diagnosis of PCOS itself has a significant emotional impact. It's a
>very hard thing to understand and come to accept. As hard as I try, I
>still can't help feeling somehow less of a woman. Given time, I'll be
>okay with it. The cosmetic issues, the obesity and the health symptoms
>are huge emotional hurdles to deal with. They were hard before I found
>out I'm infertile, too. Eventually, I'll get through it and feel sexy
>again.
>
>I don't know where you and your partner are in this. Time and
>understanding can only help the healing process. It may just be the
>glucophage, but there are plenty of reasons for an altered sex drive.
>
>Good luck and good health,
>
>--
>Emily
>
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