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Re: pcos & glucophageFrom: Staceylynne (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 29 Dec 2000 20:27:31 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 29 Dec 2000, Robin wrote: > >I came across this wonderful board as I was trying to research my >options for pcos and fertility. I have asked my obgyn about the >glucophage treatment for the problems I have been experiencing with pcos >for numerous years now. My problem is I am 30 pounds overweight, a bmi >of 30,pluck hairs from my chin daily, my blood sugar fluctuates heavily >between 62-225, but I experience symptoms of hypoglycemia frequently. >Diabetes runs in my family heavily and for this reason my obgyn refuses >to put me on glucophage AT ALL, yet agrees that there is a connection >with insulin resistance and pcos. He refuses to test my glucose >tolerance and is stuck on this Clomid trip. I will be seeing my GP on >tuesday armed with all of my research, family history and blood sugar >levels. Should I also ask for a referral to another obgyn or just beg >to be tested for insulin resistance? I'm sorry this is so long, but I >have been frantic and depressed about all of this. TIA Robin Robin, My experience proves not all OBGYN's are trained yo treat harmonal disorders like PCOS - so - I would suggest you get referred to an Endo who deals with PCOS -or- you can pull up PCOS specialists off this web-site depending on the State you live in. PCOS is extremely frustrating - especially the ignorance of physicians ( some of them I do not want to generalize) ......this is a great website to begin your research - I at times have spent over 3 hours just reading..... good luck to you and don't let anyone tell you there is no treatment and DON'T be afraid to challenge the Dr's "status quo". Good luck to you....Staceylynne
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