PCOS Messages for July, 2002: Re: A question about birth control pills and PCOS

Re: A question about birth control pills and PCOS

From: Rochelle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Jul 2002 18:17:02 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 22 Jul 2002, Jessica wrote: >
>I was diagnosed with PCOS right after I turned 17. I was immediatley
>put on Ortho Tri-Cyclyn. After a year of being on this, I developed
>severe migraines (these were so bad, I couldnt open my eyes and would
>stay on codiene and I couldnt go to work or school) and had really bad
>cramps. I talked to my mom about this, and she is unable to take birth
>control pills because of the same reason. So, I went to my doc and she
>put me on Micrette because she said it was the estrogen that was giving
>me the bad problems. Well, I was on these for about 4 months and it
>seemed like I would cramp for two or three weeks out of the month. Well,
>my doctor quit, so I went to another. She told me that it was the lack
>of estrogen that was making me cramp, because my body thought I was
>suppose to be starting my period, but it wasnt time. Now I am on
>Loestrin 120, and have been for 2 months now. I am not at work right
>now because I had to take codiene for my migraine. Last month was the
>same thing. I just read somewhere about how they are recommending
>treating PCOS w/Glucophage. I wanted to know if anyone is on this
>treatment, and if it works. I dont know how it will effect me due to
>the fact that I am hypoglycemic. I also want to add that I am not
>worried about getting pregnant right now because I am not getting
>married until next June. But I would like to ask if it would be better
>for us to have kids right off, or if we can wait like we want to. If
>anyone can help me out w/this it would be greatly appreciated!
>thanks!!
>
>--
>Jessica
>

Hello Jessica,

I have only my personal info to tell you. Maybe you would find some of it useful.

Ortho causes me to have trouble with facial hair growth. My OB decided to give me Yasmin to try. I loved it. However, when my samples ran out, and I tried to fill my perscription my insurance didn't cover it. I would recommend talking to your insurance co. to see if it is covered, and then ask the dr. if it could be right for you.

I started my glucophage treatments about 2 1/2 mos ago. At first there were no side effects. It was like I wasn't taking anything. When the dr. up'd my dose I did experience some nausea. I lost about 10 lbs at that time. Then the nausea went away, and the weight came back. I have my follow-up appt. next month, and I wonder what will be the diagnosis.

As far as kids go, I haven't heard anything that says you should have them right away. I mean anything creditable. I am 27 and my dr. feels that when I am ready I should not automatically think I will have trouble. I have had 2 miscarriages and the dr. says that glucophage has been known to help pcos women maintain their pregnancies. I have also heard of women that were only on glucophage having better chances of getting pregnant without clomid.

I hope this may answer a few questions for you.

--
Rochelle

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