Re: For Sam
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 06:02:34 +0100 (MET DST)
Hi Christa,
I can't help telling that the two things are unnecessary to be taken together. Your way of thinking like " I didn't know and still don't how I would react to the Diane" is speculative. What reactions are you waiting for?
Waiting for your answer
Sam
> Hi Sam --
>
> You have replied to my postings several times regarding the combination
> of meds I'm taking for my PCOS symptoms. Just to refresh: 200mg of
> spiro, 1500mg gluco, Diane 35. You keep saying it is superfluous to
> take the spiro and the Diane at the same time because the Diane is a
> stronger anti-androgen than the spiro is. Here's my question and
> concern:
>
> The spiro takes AT LEAST 6 months to yield some results with respect to
> the hirsutism and acne. I was only on it for about 1 month when I
> started with the Diane (which is also used for BC purposes & has
> replaced my other BCP). I didn't know, and still don't, how I would
> react to the Diane and if I would be able to stay on it without any
> problems. If I continue to take the spiro in conjunction with the Diane
> and have to get off the Diane for some reason in say four months time,
> at least the spiro will fully in my system and working by then, no? I
> don't want to get some good results from the Diane and then have to go
> off it but have my skin get worse and have to wait a good 6 to 8 months
> go get some improvement again. Do you understand that? Does it make
> sense? Am I defeating the purpose? Please let me know as your opinion is
> truly valued.
>
> Thank you for listening.
>
> --
> Christa :-)
>
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