PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for January, 2003: Re: use of metformin in the U.K.

Re: use of metformin in the U.K.

From: Sarah (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 06:26:40 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 25 Jan 2003, sarah wrote: >
>At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, sorel wrote:
>>
>>Hi Krystyna and Jo
>>
>>I've moved to UK from Australia 6 months ago and since then have found
>>it hard to continue my treatment over here. I had a very supportive
>>doctor in Australia who researched PCOS when I was first diagnosed with
>>it over 9 years ago. But since moving to UK I have put on weight,
>>flushes, acne etc and my symptoms are out of control for the first time
>>in 5 years. My local GP in London wanted to put me on anti depressants
>>but I refused saying it wasn't depression but acute PCOS. I asked for
>>Metformin but she said it was still in the trial stages over here. Are
>>you on the trial or actually prescribed? Also have you read the new PCOS
>>book A woman's guide to PCOS?
>>Sorel
>>
>>At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, jo wrote:
>>>
>>>>Hello Krystyna,
>>>thank you for your reply, I also live in wales, pembrokeshire. where
>>>are you?
>>>I would be interested to know which doctor you saw privatly and do you
>>>still have to see him privately,as I am going to my G.P next week and
>>>would be willing to pay privately but could not continue this for long
>>>due to cost.
>>>Were you prescribed the metformin initially for the PCOS and weight gain
>>>or for the diabetes? I'm under the impression that they don't prescribe
>>>it for PCOS.
>>>
>>>I am very eager to try it but don't think my G.P will agree
>>>Thanks again for your reply, hope to hear from you soon.
>>>
>>>--
>>>JO
>>>hiya jo
>
>where in wales do you live? i have just moved from wales and i was
>seeing a gyne called mr clow at haverfordwest in whithbush hospital who
>prescribed metfomein for me and told my doctor to prescribe it untill
>further nnotice from him. i am just wondering if you are seeing a gynr
>for it?

Hi there

I currently am living in the UK and was diagnosed with PCOS about three years ago, since then my specialist has tried me on a few things including Metformin. It seems in the uk you might have to be referred to a specialist gyny before your GP will consider putting you on Metformin. You dont have to go Private for it as its available from the NHS. I hope this helps any more questions please say.

--
Sarah
UK

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