PCOS Messages for June, 2002: Re: METFORMIN? QUESTIONS DOC DIDNT TELL

Re: METFORMIN? QUESTIONS DOC DIDNT TELL

From: Sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 02:33:55 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Kris,

I will add to what Donna said.

Yes, start the met straight away and do start slowly. Some people don't have gastro symptoms some have very severe. You can build up as slowly as you need to (even if that means only half or even 1/4 tablet a day initially). Gastro symptoms (if you have them) normally settle down as your body gets used to the met.

Diet - steer clear of / reduce refined carbohydrates (white bread, white pasta, white rice, fruit juice, soft drinks, candies, anything sugary) - try to eat your carbs (fruits, veges, grains) in their least processed form possible. Some people find they need to be strict with the diet, others find thay don't have to wrroy so much. However, if you need to lose weight, reducing the carbs will help. When you do eat carbs make sure you eat them with some protein and healthy fats. It is all about balance.

Best wishes

-- Sally

At Fri, 28 Jun 2002, Kris wrote: > >Hi - I'm hoping for some responses on this question - my dr put me on >Provera for 12 days (still have 3 left) - how long until I get my >period? Also at the same time as my Provera he filled a prescription for >Metformin 500mg 3x/day. What do I need to do? He gave me no other >information other than that. Do I need to wait till after I get my >period to start the Metformin? Also, he wants me to use a ClearPlan >Fertility Monitor - do I start that right away as well as my first >period? I need some help as he is not so much there as my normal PCP. >Also, do I need to be on a certain diet with Metformin? Watch what I >eat? Please help me!

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