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Re: PCOS Glucaphage and Pregnancy(to DR. Sam)

From: sujatha (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 07 Aug 2001 14:01:50 -0400

hello Dr. sam, You said it is better to take 800 mcg during 12 w of pregnancy, and also mentioned to take same dosage when TTC. Is it necessary before pregnancy also i.e. when TTC.

want your advice as I am planning in 2 to 3 months.

thanks, Sujatha.

>From: Zalányi <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION
><pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Subject: Re: PCOS Glucaphage and Pregnancy
>Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 20:30:23 -0500
>
> Hi MAria,
>
>The reports are not mixed but quite straightforward: metformin (glucophage)
>increases the rsiks of neural tube defects, but this can be countered by
>taking extra folic acid (800 mcg/day) while TTC and during the first 12 w
>of pgy.
>On the other hand omitting met while pg, you increase the risks of
>miscarriage.
>For your info
>
>Sam (Ob/Gyn,RE)
>
> > Hi I am new to the board. After experiencing infertility a reproductive
> > endocrinologist prescribed glucaphage for me. 500mg 2x a day. I just
> > has IVF and a trasnsfer. It is safe to take this medication whikle
> > poreg. I have heard mixed reports.
> >
>

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