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Re: Metformin and normal insulin levels
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 16 May 2003 15:03:10 -0500 (CDT)
Maybe too many wrong meds for you. Try to get your doctor to prescribe
Diane-35 and Androcur, together for 3 months, then just Diane. It did
wonders for me. Good luck!
At Fri, 16 May 2003, Jean wrote:
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>Hi,
>After stopping BCP in February of 2002, I did not get any of my periods,
>gained about 15 lbs, and started having moderate acne. I was diagnosed
>with PCOS in November of 2002. I was visiting my aunt, who is an OBGYN
>in China, and she prescribed Diane-35. I then started seeing an
>endocrinoligist after returning to the States and he also prescribed
>Spirinolactone (100mg/day) since my testosterone levels were moderately
>high (it was 87 before Diane-35, 50 after) and he wanted to get my
>levels below 40. Also, I asked him to prescribe me Metformin since I
>have read that women with PCOS have gotten great results. He said I
>didn't need it because I had normal insulin levels. I just got my blood
>work last week and my testosterone levels were 57..higher than before.
>How can that be? Also, my weight is not going down even though I have
>cut calories and exercised. I have read that Metformin is still
>effective for women with PCOS who have normal insulin levels.. I am
>seeing my Endo again next week and really want him to prescribe me
>Metformin. What are you thoughts on this drug and women with normal
>insulin levels. Also, are there any problems with taking Spirino,
>Diane-35 and Metformin together?
>
>Thanks,
>Jean
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