PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for March, 2002: Re: Excessive Weight and Infertility Worries

Re: Excessive Weight and Infertility Worries

From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 21:56:50 -0600 (CST)

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Hi!

Yeah, I've heard that about Glucophage. Many women seem to lose right at first and then the weight loss gradually tapers off.

You said that you've been on a "low calorie" diet. You might want to try a low carb diet if you aren't on one already. Check out Amazon.com or your local bookstore. There are many low carb plans -- Atkins, Carbohydrate Addicts, Sugarbusters, The Zone, Protein Power, etc. Low carb diets have helped many women with PCOS lose weight. The traditional low-fat and low-calorie diets are typically very high in carbs and I even gain weight on a traditional diet. Many women with PCOS are very metabolically resistant and have to drop their carbs really low in order to lose weight. You may have to experiment with how many carbs you can eat per day in order to lose. Also, exercise is KEY.

As for the Glucophage, continue to take it especially if you're trying to get pregnant. If you do not conceive with a low carb diet and Glucophage see your doctor. The combination of Clomid (an oral ovulation med) with Glucophage has been successful in many women with PCOS. Don't lose hope. After Clomid and Gluc there are many other options including injectables, artificial insem, etc. God bless! Tera

At Wed, 27 Mar 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>I was diagnosed three years ago with PCOS when I gained 65 pounds in 3-4
>months without changing my normal diet. I have lost about 30 of those
>65 pounds but it has been a constant struggle. In order to lose any
>weight I must exercise twice a day and eat a low calorie diet. I feel
>like since I have been diagnosed there is not one thing that goes into
>my mouth without me thinking about how this is going to affect me and my
>weight. I have been on glucophage for three years and I think it has
>helped me maintain weight but not lose anymore(I am about 30 pounds
>overweight now). Does anyone have any advice?
>
>Also my husband and I are thinking about trying to start a family in the
>next few months. I just went off birth control this month in order to
>see if I get my period on my own (still waiting!!). Basically I am very
>stressed out that I am uncertain wether or not I will be able to
>conceive. I feel like I am waiting to then wait some more and see what
>happens. Help?

--
Tera

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