Re: Two Met questions - bcp's and side effects. Thanks!
From: Molly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 19:58:28 -0800
It is perfectly fine to take bcp and metformin. Be sure to take one good
for PCOS...one that is the same dosage all month and not a tri-cyclic.
Don't know about how to start the pack!
Take care!
molly
-----Original Message-----
From: Sonnet <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Date: Thursday, March 30, 2000 7:21 PM
Subject: Two Met questions - bcp's and side effects. Thanks!
>Hello to all-
>
>I adore my doctor for trying to help me but the man doesn't really know
>much about PCOS or Met (although to his credit he is trying to learn.)
>Anyway I have a few things that are troubling me and wondering if anyone
>can help...?
>First, I have been on Met since December 2nd, and increased my dosage up
>to 1500mg/day at the beginning of February, about 2 months ago. Ever
>since I went up to 1500, the sickness and diarrhea have been unbearable.
>Some days I can't even leave the house, I live on immodium. I expected
>this, but I am concerned that it doesn't seem to be lessening after 2
>months. Could it still be the met? Or have I just had a lingering tummy
>bug for this long?
>Secondly, I know a lot of women here hate being on bcp but I looooved
>the way I felt on mine and I miss it! I also haven't had a period since
>December (when I started the Met.. ???) Hubby and I are moving to a new
>state and trying to get organized and settled down in new jobs, so not
>conceiving for a month or two would be fine. I REALLY want to back on
>my bcp for a month or two, to encourage my body to feel good and healthy
>again, but my doctor discourages this. Can you take them with Met? Is
>it safe to just pick a day and open up a pack and take them? Does anyone
>have any other suggestions, if this is unsuitable for me?
>Thanks so much - you girls are amazing, what a resource! Hugs to all,
>and good health....
>
>Sonnet :)
>
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