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Re: question on blood testsFrom: Sue (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 15 May 2001 11:30:27 -0500 (CDT)
>I was recently put on spironolactone for pcos and was scheduled for a follow up appointment in 6 weeks for blood tests. Does anyone know what they will be testing? Also, how often will I need to get these tests done? Also, anyone with experience with this drug, how long did it take before you started seeing the results with hiritism? Thanks.< I was on spironolactone for a while (have d/c in favour of ttc); you likely won't see results with the reduction of hair growth for 3-6 mos. I had hoped for the 3 mo. mark, but it was almost magical at the 6 mo. point instead. You don't mention if you were put on any other medications, so it's next to impossible to determine what blood tests you'll have run. My advice to you is to ask your RE. If your RE isn't willing to divulge that information, find another. It's your health, and there's no reason that those tests should be veiled from the pt. If you are on an insulin sensitizer that is metabolised through the liver (Actos or Avandia), expect blood tests every 3 mos. to check hepatic function and enzyme levels. If you're on Glucophage, there's really no reason to run hepactic function tests, but your RE might want to check general hormone levels. Again, my advice is to ask. If you don't ask, you'll never know, and I've discovered that no doctors are mind readers; they don't know if you have a question or concern but never voice it.
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