Re: Metformin - More information needed
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Sep 2002 18:21:24 +0200
Hi Chris,
Your girlfriend should have a hormonal work-up instead of insensitive information. Besides PCOSers have a good chance at conceiving. On the other hand Metformin is a good choice of drug.
For your info
Sam
> Hi,
>
> My Girlfriend (age 19) has just been told that she has PCOS (Polycistic
> Ovaries) and MAY never be able to have children (which has devestated
> her). She has just had an ultrasound and the doctor has decided to put
> her on Metformin. The doctor did not give her any further information
> on the drug or her chances of ever getting pregnant (I should stress
> that we are not trying yet; maybe in about 6 years). Could some please
> give us information on the drug (inc. side effects) and here chances of
> getting pregnant. Your experiences of the drug are also more than
> welcome.
>
> Thanks in advanced.
> Chris.
>
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