Re: Metformin for Non-Insulin Resistant
From: Laura (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 19:41:02 -0600 (CST)
Did your endo tell you you would have to be on MET indefinitely? My guy
told me I would have to stay on until I decide to get pregnant. From
everything I read, I dot the impression that I would stay on it for a
short while, then everything would go back to normal....
Feedback?
Thanks
--
Laura
At Sat, 23 Nov 2002, Sonnet wrote:
>
>I believe there is documented evidence out there (like a medical study
>done) showing that metformin benefits PCOS patients who don't show up as
>IR in tests. I also have heard that many women even without PCOS are
>treated with metformin when they are dealing with infertility. Worth a
>try!
>
>BTW, Sheri, you can find Kansas City info at:
>
>http://chapters.pcosupport.org/us/kansas.php
>
>At Sat, 23 Nov 2002, Sheri wrote:
>>
>>Shalini,
>>I didn't fit the exact description of insulin resistant, but my
>>reproductive endocrinologist put me on metformin anyway because of
>>success with other women with a similar profile. The syptoms of PCOS
>>are there, and many symptoms of insulin resistance, but not the
>>"numbers", because I fell within the normal range on all of my labs. She
>>said that she's had success treating with metformin alone or in
>>combination with clomid in women like me. My own opinion is that my own
>>"normal range" for the insuline, glucose, and hormones is outside the
>>normal range for the average person. I think that's why we're all here
>>on this forum. I'm thrilled that there's a place we can talk and share
>>frustrations and joys. I hope to find a support network here in Kansas
>>City as well.
>>Best Wishes,
>>Sheri
>>At Sat, 23 Nov 2002, Shalini wrote:
>>>
>>>Can metformin be given to Non-Insulin Resistant PCOS Patients? My doctor
>>>have tried clomid and injectibles previously but no success. Follicle
>>>didn't matured.
>>>Can metformin will give me any help? Is there any case where metformin
>>>helped in Non-Insulin Resistant PCOS Patients?
>>>Thanks
>
>--
>email always welcome: sonnet_fitz@hotmail.com
>
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