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Re: PCOS and Spironolactone
From: Marna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Jul 2002 15:36:55 -0500 (CDT)
Glucophage was discontinued because of the side effects, although blood
tests 2 weeks ago show that her glucose level is still within normal
limits. I'm not sure if that means her insulin resistance is under
control or that her body is somehow compensating. You're right, it is
very, very hard with a teenager. Although she's a wonderful young lady,
I've had and am still having a very difficult time with the carb issue.
I just happened upon a site that offers low carb bakery, pasta, etc. and
we are going to try a few things from there to see if that will help in
the carb arena. She craves them and loves eating them and, although I
won't supply them for her, she is not with me all the time. I will
order the book for her and have her read it. As far as exercise, I'm
beginning to think it's a loosing battle. She's a very shy, introverted
child and getting her involved is next to impossible without a war. Any
suggestions?
At Thu, 25 Jul 2002, Pat wrote:
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>So, why was the Glucophage discontinued ?
>Is she eating carbs carefully, like avoiding starchy carbs, sugar,
>flour, pasta and empty calories. Very hard for a teenageer. Is she
>doing some kind of exercise every day? Theste two things, the lower
>carbs and exercise really help avoid the weight gain.
>
>PCOS is hormonal system out of balance, so it is hard to say what causes
>what. Has she read the book Living with PCOS
>[http://home.attbi.com/~cnmpat/womanhlth.html#LivingwithPCOS]. It might
>help her to understand what is happening. There are some other good
>books, but that one is one she can probably read and find helpful:
>http://www.midwivesofwa.org/pcos.htm
>
>--
>Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM, MS
>PCOS Support
>Editorial Advisor PCOS Pavilion
>http://www.obgyn.net/pcos/pcos.asp
>http://www.midwivesofwa.org/pcos.htm
>http://www.midwivesofwa.org//pcosarticles.htm
>>
>>I have a 14 year old who was diagnosed 1 1/2 years ago with PCOS. Her
>>initial course of medication was Glucophage, which has been
>>discontinued. She also takes low dose birth control pills. She was
>>then put on Sprinolactone because her Testosterone level was 107 and has
>>been taking it for a year. During the last 2.5 months she has started
>>to gain weight again, without any change in activity or eating habits.
>>She had blood work conducted 2 weeks ago which showed that her
>>Testosterone level is down to 17. Although the range is 10 to 50 she
>>presently at the low end of the range. Could being at the low end of
>>the Testosterone range cause her hormones to be out of balance, thus
>>causing the weight gain? Anybody have any input? Thanks.
>
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