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Re: Metformin for Non-Insulin Resistant
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 20:53:50 -0600 (CST)
If you are on Met for pcos, chances are you have insulin resistance
whether or not it shows up on tests. Most likely, you have insulin
resistance, which caused the pcos. Getting the insulin under control
helps heal the pcos and then helps the body function more normally.
Insulin resistance is a disorder. A disorder means the body does not
function properly on it's own. There is no cure, but only maintenance.
Met is a lifelong way to control your insulin/blood sugar levels and
prevent further insulin damage in the future which can be serious. I
would be very wary of any doctor who told me to take it and then stop at
pregnancy.
At Mon, 25 Nov 2002, Laura wrote:
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>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?
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>Thanks
>
>--
>Laura
>
>At Sat, 23 Nov 2002, Sonnet wrote:
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>>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:
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>>http://chapters.pcosupport.org/us/kansas.php
>>
>>At Sat, 23 Nov 2002, Sheri wrote:
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>>>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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