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Re: BCP Ovcon
From: Monica (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 19:57:37 -0600 (CST)
At Sat, 9 Feb 2002, =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi wrote:
>Thanks so much, for the information. My current Dr. didn't give me any options. He is only concerned with slowing the functioning of my ovaries. I agree with your suggestion. Thanks again.
Monica
>Hi Monica,
>
>There are treatment options for PCOS and BCPs are not the best of them. It is generally accepted that PCOS is a metabolic disease: insulin resistance. All the symptoms (weigh gain, hair growth/loss, anovulation, irreg. cycles) are only consequences of this basic condition. In the end, many PCOSers become type2 diabetics if left untreated. Now as glucose imbalace is a frank contraindication to BCPs, it is not very wise to start one. The antiandrogen types (Diane, Yasmin) constitute a kind of exception from this rule. You should consult your dr about this, but if s/he is unwilling to start you on insulin sensitizers you better look for somone else.
>For your info
>
>Sam (Ob/Gyn,RE)
>
>> I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS. As a result, my doctor has
>> placed me on Ovcon. This appears to be a strong birth control pill that
>> will control the symptoms of the syndrome. I was wondering if anyone
>> has taken it and how they feel about it. I would love to have other
>> medication suggestions.
>>
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