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Re: questions about IR, Glucophage & Diane 35
From: Callisto (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 May 2001 08:18:52 -0500 (CDT)
diane 35 has been around for a while you may know it as dianette
At Tue, 29 May 2001, AdoptASAP wrote:
>
>I think the problem is that you are concentrating on the here and now,
>when you need to see the bigger picture. First, I hear that Gluc may
>take 6-8 months before noticing anything. So if you have only been on
>if for a little time, then wait. Maybe, Im not a doctor of course, you
>need a stronger dose. Something you should talk to doctor about. I
>hear you can go as 2500mg a day. After that, is not recommended.
>
>What is Diane 35 I have been hearing about? Is it a BCP? I have been out
>of the med look for nearly 3 years because I was takin a break from
>dealing with PCOS. I have been dealing with PCOS for 18 years. I am 28
>years old. Being under the scope since I was 10 has been a difficult
>journey. So, besides Gluc/Met if there are new drugs out there please
>inform me. I know about the DCI pill as I was on the study for this. I
>either got the sugar pill or it did nothing for me. What else is new?
>LOL
>
>At Mon, 28 May 2001, Christa wrote:
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>>I just want to know if anyone out there has taken the Glucophage and
>>gotten results for symptoms of PCOS as a result.
>>
>>Has anyone taken the Glucophage while also taking Diane 35? And then
>>eventually stop the Diane 35 and just remain on the Glucophage? What
>>were the results?
>>
>>I'm taking both the Gluco and the Diane. I have only noticed weight
>>loss from the Glucophage. It doesn't seem to have helped any other
>>symptoms. My skin has improved from the Diane but it's still not
>>completely free of acne yet.
>>
>>I keep hearing how bad the BCP is for IR which makes it bad for PCOS
>>symptoms but I don't know how great the glucophage is even working for
>>my PCOS syptoms at all. What choice do I have? I feel like I have to
>>take the Diane for some relief.
>>
>>I want to get better. I am eating low-carb, sugar free (not even sugar
>>substitutes) to the best of my ability. What else can I do?
>>
>>--
>>Christa :-)
>>
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Callisto
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