PCOS Messages for September, 2003: Re: another endo ?

Re: another endo ?

From: Char (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Sep 2003 21:09:00 -0500 (CDT)

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It took me a VERY long time to find a doctor that would listen to my needs, give me what I needed, who was willing to learn from me, and open minded, and who was willing to help me get well. You are not alone in your search and frustration.

Try a Reproductive Endocrinologist if you can. Even if you are not interested in fertility, they seem to be more "up" on PCOS testing and treatment. I see an RE because I have never been able to find a regular Endo that I like.

Glucophage is the original diabetes/insulin resistance drug. Metformin is the generic. Met is supposed to be the same as Glucophage, but depending on the manufacturer, that can vary. The smallest variance can make a big difference to some people, like me who gets no results on Met so I take Glucophage, then there are others who do very well on Met. You have to see what works for you.

At Thu, 4 Sep 2003, Discouraged wrote: >
>I have a question, regarding endo's... I called an endo yesterday... I
>was asked who referred me... I told her that I don't need one with my
>insurance... No one refered me, she said well how did you find out
>about us, I'm like out of the book... She asked me why did I need an
>endo, I said I have PCOS... She said we need some of your records...
>
>Should it be that difficult to see one??? Or should I be able to pick
>one??? I thought as with other specialists I could pick one and they
>would run the necessary tests??? My gyn has never done anything more
>then a thyroid test every couple of yrs... Which comes out normal
>however I'm always on the pill when it is taken, and watching my
>carbs...
>I was matter of factly told I have PCOS in 1999 in an as if you didn't
>know way...
>
>I asked to be put on glucophage this past december due to lots of
>personal research, so she said in my office we put our patients on
>metformin... I agree'd since it was something different then BCP...
>
>Does this sound crazy??? I have a history of in my own personal thoughts
>of picking crappy gy's who don't have time... I have never had a
>smypathetic gy, who I feel wants to correct the problem...
>
>Wish me luck !

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