PCOS Messages for May, 2001: Re: A thank you to everyone! + A Question on alternatives to Dianette???

Re: A thank you to everyone! + A Question on alternatives to Dianette???

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 1 May 2001 01:15:19 -0500 (CDT)

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If you have PCOS, you should really be looking at being on some sort of insulin sensitizer to help with irregular cycles, ovulation, weight loss, and symptom reduction. Metformin, Avandia, even something like Chromium in a pinch? Many of us are on them to help us get pregnant while simutaneously reducing symptoms and helping us be healthier. Just a thought! And please don't be pressured into going on bcp if you don't want to! Some women find it helpful in controlling their symptoms when used with insulin meds; some women find it causes much more hormonal harm than good. It depends on your body and on the specific pill you are taking - but definitely don't feel pressured to be on it! There are many probably better options.

At Mon, 30 Apr 2001, Michelle wrote: >
>I just wanted to thank everyone for their support in answering my
>questions over the last few weeks. I finally had my first appointment
>with the Endocrinologist today but i wouldn't have been prepared without
>reading the messages previously posted by cysters and being able to ask
>for the treatment i need.
>I finally got confirmation of PCOS today from my Endocrinologist. It
>has only taken 12 years but finally i can start getting some help.
>One thing i really didn't want was to go on the birth control but i was
>recommended "Dianette" to sort out my irregular periods. Does anyone
>know if there are any alternatives to the birth control as while i want
>to regulate my cycles i'm happy to conceive? The Endocrinologist
>mentioned Clomid but said that it is only suitable for 6 to 12 months
>useage and didn't want to prescribe it now as i'm not trying
>purposefully for a child. I wasn't offered any other alternatives
>except HRT but the Endocrinologist said it might not regulate my cycle
>very well.
>Thanks again for everyone's help!
>
>--
>Michelle
>

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