Re: Does Metformin help thin pco'sters?
From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 23 May 2000 18:00:06 -0400
Jess,
I'm a thin PCOSer and have been taking metformin for about 6 months. Since
starting the metformin, my skin has cleared, I have much more energy, I
sleep better, and my head hair is thicker.
Good Luck,
Jennifer
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Jess" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 10:30 AM
Subject: Does Metformin help thin pco'sters?
> Hi
>
> A few recent postings have talked about the possibility of being thin &
> insulin resistant. Only one (Kim) mentioned benefiting from Metformin,
> & I wondered if any other thin "pco'sters" had found it helpful - esp in
> reducing acne & facial hair & normalising the menstrual cycle.
>
> I'm 32, & have been on a bcp & cyproterone acetate (anti-androgen)since
> being diagnosed 11 years ago. These meds sorted out my symptoms - acne
> & facial hair - but I'd like advice on whether I should investigate the
> insulin-sensitizing meds, esp since I'd like to start a family soon.
>
> I spoke to an ob-gyn specialist with an interest in pcos, who said that
> since I'm not overweight it's very unlikely I'd have insulin resistance.
> She mentioned a study that found less than 30% of thin pco women were
> IR. I'm thinking of having the glucose & insulin etc tests anyway, just
> to be sure, but was also wondering if anyone can tell me what 'everyday'
> symptoms might suggest I am insulin resistant. I don't suffer from
> major mood swings, & only occasionally get shaky or wildly hungry if I
> haven't eaten for 3 or 4 hours. Any insights & advice will be
> appreciated!
>
> Thanks
>
> Jess
>
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