Re: New to Glucophage
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 17 Jul 2001 21:28:12 +0200
Hi Paula and Alene,
Naturally there is a connection. You should consult the earlier correspondance on this forum and will find out.
Paula should have her insulin rsistence corrected before going on clomid. Insulin sensitizers alone can correct anovulation.
For your info
Sam
> At Tue, 3 Jul 2001, Paula wrote:
> >
> >Hello all,
> >
> >I am new to this board and seeking a PCOS support community. I was
> >first diagnosed about 7 years ago. I've struggled with weight gain and
> >acne all my life, but have always had periods. I had a myomectomy three
> >years ago to remove uterine fibroids that, thankfully, have not grown
> >back. My husband and I have been ttc for about a year, with no success.
> >My cycles are irregular -- 26 to 44 days. I think I ovulate sometimes,
> >but not all the time. I just started Glucophage yesterday and may begin
> >Clomid on Friday (depending on the results of my husband's semen
> >analysis). My bloodwork showed that my fasting insulin levels are high,
> >but my blood sugar is normal. My ob/gyn has never prescribed Glucophage
> >to her PCOS patients before, but she has read the research and is
> >optimistic. For those of you who are taking Glucophage, I have a couple
> >of questions. First, what dosage did you find effective? I started with
> >500 mg/day. Bad gastro side effects last night, but okay today. Second,
> >did you have any fatigue? I'm unusually tired today. Could just be my
> >hectic life. I would appreciate whatever info you can share. And
> >reading through some of the postings, I REALLY hope this helps me drop a
> >few pounds. I'm optimistic.
> >
> >--
> >Paula
> >
>
> --
> Paula,
>
> I've been taking Glucophage for two years in order to treat PCOS. Before
> Glucophage, I had gone almost a year with no period at all. I have also
> been trying to conceive ten months now & have not had any luck yet. Took
> Clomid for a few months to try & bring on ovulation. Anyway, about the side
> effects, you will have some bowel trouble for maybe the first month. I went
> through the same thing and have currently switched over to Glucopahge XR.
> It didn't make me tired though, in fact, I can't take it at night, because
> it keeps me up. I usually take it in the morning at 500mcg. I am still
> contemplating on whether I should take the Glocophage or the XR. I also
> take thyroid medicine to treat my hypothyroidism. This high insulin level
> may be a key! Now how would a person go about correcting a high insulin
> level? It seems that almost everyone I talk to is also suffering from the
> exact same symptoms. There has to be a key to this hormonal imbalance. I
> was told a couple years!
> ago that pregnancy is the best cure for PCOS, but so far, no baby.
> Hopefully I've helped you in some way and please share any info that you
> come across. Thanks, Alene
>
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