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Re: Dr. Sam--Question about meds interaction

From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 May 2001 09:58:11 +0100 (MET DST)

Hi LauraAnn,

BCPs in general deteriorate the metabolic disturbance of PCOS (insulin resistance) and also decrease the benefits metformin can offer. If you can solve your contraception in other ways, you better stop BCP. Tri-cyclics are the worst among BCPs. For your info

Sam (Ob/Gyn,RE)

> Hi,
> As a newbie to the boards, I've been watching the discussion about BCP's
> and PCOS. What I've read worries me. I've been on Ortho Tri-cyclene
> for about 4 yrs. I started Glucophage XR 4 days ago. I don't want to
> negate the effects of the Gluco by staying on the BCPs, even though they
> keep my cycle regular. Should I consider quitting the BCPs?
> Also, in my last post I asked for advice on how to counter my seemingly
> constant fatigue. One of the ladies recommended natural progesturone
> cream. Can I do this safely even if I am on BCPs?
> Thanks!
> LauraAnn
>

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