PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for August, 2001: Re: How long should Metformin/Glucophage be taken?-Dona

Re: How long should Metformin/Glucophage be taken?-Dona

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 10:26:24 -0500 (CDT)

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RE's are fertility Docs. So if your seeinf a fert.doc..your already seeing an RE. >
>Thank you so much! I will look into the RE, but will make an appt w/
>fert. dr. 1st.
>
>At Wed, 22 Aug 2001, Dona wrote:
>>
>>HI Bernadette,
>>
>>I was told by my new Reproductive Endo that I will have to be on Insulin
>>Sensitizers for the rest of mylife because PCOS is a LIFE LONG syndrome
>>(disease). Taking the insulin sensitzers will insure that I don't
>>become a full blown diabetic and also will keep my hormones more
>>balanced.I am so happy to read of your weight loss and wish you
>>continued success.Yes you should contue to see a doctor that is
>>knowledgable about PCOS.I have had the best luck with RE's...there are
>>some out there that will see you even if you are not trying to get
>>pregnant.
>>Dona
>>>
>>>That's wonderful about your weight loss! Congratulations! You just got
>>>me so excited, I weigh just about 195 myself and I DREAM of weighing
>>>150. About 4 years ago I had lost about 26 lb on Atkins and got down to
>>>150 and I never felt better. But then I just got lazy and fell back
>>>into my old habits (this was LONG before I ever heard of PCOS). I
>>>gained back that 26 lb plus another 15-20 lb. What does Meridia do? How
>>>much do you think that contributed to your weight loss?
>>>
>>>I'm also interested in how long the meds are taken for. Hopefully
>>>someone who knows will respond soon!
>>>
>>>Sorry I didn't answer any of your questions.. I just wanted to tell you
>>>how happy I am for you!
>>>
>>>At Wed, 22 Aug 2001, Bernadette wrote:
>>>>
>>>>Does anyone know how long Glucophage should be taken for? I mean, is it
>>>>supposed to be taken for the rest of our lives, or what?
>>>>I have been on Glucophage for over a year, and with the help of Meridia,
>>>>have lost 45 lbs. I went from 195 to 150. Should I still be taking
>>>>this stuff?
>>>>My periods seem to be regulating themselves, (between 41 and 29 days- 29
>>>>days this month from last period in July.)
>>>>I haven't seen my fertility Dr. in that long a time (1 yr.) and
>>>>although my reg. Dr. is doing the necessary testing every 3 mos to
>>>>make sure my liver is functioning correctly,
>>>>he doesn't know whether I should continue the Glucophage or not.
>>>>I havent made an appt to see the fertility doc because I am no longer
>>>>trying to get pregnant.- Should I go back anyway?
>>>>Suggestions, anyone????

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