PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for October, 2001: Re: Glucophage worked for my daughter

Re: Glucophage worked for my daughter

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 17:01:44 -0500 (CDT)

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Cin - glucophage is, I believe, considered a "class B" drug. That means that they have done studies on animals that show there was no harm to the developing fetus, but they haven't yet done studies on people. All indications are that it is safe, but so far no one has done the study to PROVE that it is safe.

Glucophage dramatically reduces the risk of miscarriage. One study I read showed the rate dropping from 45% to 9% in women with PCOS.

Personally, given that, I would stay on it through my pregnancy. I know several women who have and who have had healthy babies, and I also know women who have miscarried when they've gone off it.

Congratulations to you and your daughter!

At Tue, 16 Oct 2001, cin wrote: >
>I have not posted here before. I did some research a few months ago
>when my daughter was put on Glucophage for ovarian cysts. She is 27 and
>hoping for a baby. From what I have read, she has been very fortunate
>to have a progressive doctor. I am delighted that she called me last
>night to inform me that my first grandchild is on the way!!
>I am concerned about the safety of Glucophage in early pregnancy. My
>daughter told me that her doctor said it was safe and that she should
>continue to take it or she may abort. I would appreciate any comments
>from physicians, especially regarding studies in progress.
>Thanks

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Sonnet Fitzgerald, PCOS Association, Online Community Liason. email: sonnet@pcosupport.org

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