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Re: My doc wouldn't give me Met...From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 13 Jan 2003 09:29:37 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 12 Jan 2003, Diane wrote: > >>>Hi, I have a friend that is taking Glucophage (for IR), Spironolactore (for testosterone level), and Ortho Tricyclen (for BC & hormone regulation). I too am having trouble finding a dr. who will prescribe Metformin & Glucophage. Do you have to be IR for Glucophage RX? > >-- >Diane > >At Sat, 11 Jan 2003, sally wrote: >Hi, >>>that doctor cannot be a specialist if he only thinks that met/glucophage >>is used when you want to get pregnant. Metformin / glucophage is first >>line treatment for PCOS regardless of whether you want to get pregnant >>or not. >> >>Two options - lie and say you want to get pregannt, >>find another doctor who will prescribe met. >> >>Best wishes >> >>-- >>Sally >> >>At Fri, 3 Jan 2003, anonymous wrote: >>> >>>Hi. I've had PCOS for approx. 5 years and have seen many doctors who >>>gave me either little or useless info about the disease. I saw a PCOS >>>specialist with the hope that he would be able to finally offer some >>>real solutions. I asked him about Metformin and Glucogauge, which I've >>>read about on boards like this but he said that those drugs were only >>>for women who are trying to conceive. I am NOT trying to get pregnant, >>>just trying to deal with the horrible symptoms of this disease (mainly >>>excessive weight gain). Has anyone else been told the same? Can I take >>>Met or something like it for the PCOS even if I'm not trying to get >>>pregnant? Thanks in advance for any info. >>
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