Re: pcos & glucophage
From: SusieQ (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Dec 2000 22:30:11 -0600 (CST)
Hi Robin,
I would recommend you ask for a referral to a reproductive
endocrinologist. Even if you are not trying to get pregnant, the RE's
are the best in treating pcos (IMVVHO). I think treatment with
glucophage is the first thing your doc should be considering.
luck and love, SusieQ
>
>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
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