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Re: A question about birth control pills and PCOS
From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:54:54 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Jessica...I can't offer advice on glucophage but I can say something
about the birth control pills... I too developed migraines as well as
severe leg cramps and every other symptom...Mircette was the worst
..however I now am on NOR_QD and it's really ok..It's the first pill
that hasn't physically affected me ....Maybe you can try that one...Good
Luck ..Kim
At Mon, 22 Jul 2002, Jessica wrote:
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>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
>
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