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Re: Help!!! 15 and have PcOs! From: sally (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed, 2 Apr 2003 03:04:36 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: sally: "Re: Just diagnosed....HELP!!" Previous message: Laura: "PCOS and contraception" Hi Ree, PCOS is beleived to be caused by a problem with how our bodies process sugars and carbohydrates. This results in higher than normal insulin levels (insulin resistance), which in turn gives you symptoms like weight gain, excess hair, polycystic ovaries, etc. Glucophage is a drug that treats the insulin resistance. For some women it is enough to get everything back to normal and they also lose weight. For others (and recommneded anyway) lifestyle measures are really important. Lifestyle measures include plenty of aerobic (and resistance) exercise, weight management (though it is very difficult) and following a diet that is low in refined carbohydrates and sugars. Welcome - the good thing is that you have discovered this early and perhaps can minimise the effects. There is plenty of info on this site (you can do a search), and please ask whatever questions you have. Best wishes -- Sally At Mon, 31 Mar 2003, Ree wrote: > >hello! i was just looking for some insight by you guys.... i went to my >gyno. this past week and had a ultra sound on my ovaries and he said my >symptoms described PCOS! so he gave me a medication called >glucophage!!!! what exactly is it?? and what does it do any info would >be so appreicated!!!!!! >also...ive gained alot of weight an my dr. says this is the cause.... >will this medicine help me loose it or what? im kinda confused! thanks >in advance!!!!! Next message: sally: "Re: Just diagnosed....HELP!!" Previous message: Laura: "PCOS and contraception"

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