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Any one on Metformin and/or Spironolactone? I have PCOS and have been ttc for 3 years i have been on Metformin and my OBGYN just started me on the Spironolactone for my high testosterone anyone else take one or both of these...any success stories??

B R replied: "I have PCOS and I've been on Metformin since Dec 07, but wasn't able to concieve until we did an IUI."

Jana H replied: "I have been on clomid and metformin for about 3 months. No success yet. I am about to try the shots though! Good Luck"

PCOS girls...is it ok to take glucophage (metformin) and spironolactone during breastfeeding? my daughter was on glucophage & spironolactone for PCOS for 3 years...she got pregnant while on them, and the "pill"...she discontinued all her PCOS meds. when she found out she was pregnant per her dr's advice...she wants to breastfeed, but would like to start her meds. after she delivers due to the great benefits from them...has anyone safely taken these meds. while breastfeeding? how was the outcome?

abcdefg replied: "no one would know better than your friendly pharmacist... how about asking them, as they love to help"

mominohio replied: "She will have to be closely monitored while on any meds during breastfeeding. Meds go through the breastmilk and can affect the baby. I had to stop the supplements i was taking for the PCO (more natural way of handling it) while pregnant and i was told to hold off on them until i got done breastfeeding because my boys had low blood sugar when they were born and any meds i took to low blood sugar would affect theirs further. So i just had to watch my carb intake big time. Has she tried cutting carbs back (breads, pasta, cereal, sweets) to do a more natural control of PCO. It works for most but not all."

metformin er and spironolactone? I am on both Metformin er 750mg and Spironolactone 100mg 2 times daily for a month now and I am 47 days and still no period I thought the whole point of taking met was to regulate my period. has any one gone long periods of time while on met. with no period??? I do have a doc apt on 11-24-2008. I was jsut wandering if anyone else had this issue. :) I am sorry yes I am PCOS. that is why he put me on this med and i am ttc as well.

Guido McSexable replied: "I'd go back to your doctor."

Alicia N replied: "what other symptoms do you have? If you have the following please contact me......irregular periods, acne, obesity, dark patches on skin, infertility ect....if you have these then you could have something called PCOS and not many woman are aware of it. Metformin is often prescribed for it. Check out my site for more info. I hope I can be of some help! my site"

Does anyone know a natural alternative to spironolactone for pcos? I have elevated androgens, acne, mild hair loss, excess body hair. My weight is perfect though. I also have mild hypoglycemia due to insulin issues. I HATE DRUGS. Has anyone found an alternative to spiro? One of my holistic docs (the endocrinolist one) is suggesting spiro and metformin. Yes, drugs have plants in them. But they also have toxic man made ingredients.

SkepDoc 2.0 replied: "Polycystic ovarys lead to all sorts of hormonal problems in women with the problems you have described. There is very good evidence that the medications you have mentioned help. Both of them are safe and clinically proven. Your endocrinologist is certainly the best one to advise you on treatment of this complex problem. Proper diet, exercise and weight loss are a part of the treatment. I've got news for you though...plants are "drugs" too. And there are none that I am aware of that are effective for PCOS."

manski replied: "I've asked my endo cause I HATED to after taste of the spino and he said no there isn't."

natpractitioner replied: "You are very, very wise to try to avoid pharmaceutical drugs if at all possible. Yes, there are alternatives to spironolactone and metformin in the treatment of PCOS. Natural treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome is multifactorial. You should see a qualified naturopath for specific herbal remedies and diet recommendations, but the basics are below. Lifestyle. Exercise and weight reduction have been shown to be highly beneficial in the treatment of PCOS and its symptoms. Exercise can helps reduce weight, regulate menstrual cycles, and reduce risk factors for diabetes and heart disease which are associated with PCOS. PCOS Diet. Women with PCOS respond well to a low glycemic index, low simple carbohydrate, low animal product, high fiber diet which helps reduce weight, regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, and reduce inflammatory prostaglandins. Nutritional Therapy. Depending on your specific presentation of PCOS, there are a variety of nutritional therapies which will be considered. Nutritional therapies can help to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, reduce circulating androgens, improve ovarian function, improve fertility, reduce risk of heart disease, and support liver detoxification of estrogens. Herbal Therapy. Depending on your symptoms of PCOS, a variety of herbal therapies may be considered. The goal of herbal medicine might include: reducing circulating androgens, optimizing ovarian function, and supporting optimal endocrine function. By the way, just to let you know why you are so wise to avoid spirolactone: Even though the drug that your endicrinoligist is suggesting has been shown to be effective in hormone-induced acne it has various unpleasant side effects. Spironolactone is a diuretic [it causes you to pee a lot]. The side effects in low-dose spirolactone are: irregular menstrual cycle [most common] breast tenderness [most common] thirst, dry mouth stomach cramps, vomiting, and/or diarrhea headache dizziness increased blood potassium levels low blood pressure Both blood potassium levels and blood pressure should be checked periodically while you're taking this medication. Also, you shouldn't get pregnant while using spironolactone. And spironolactone isn't a good choice for you if you have kidney problems, or a history (or family history) of breast cancer, uterine cancer, or ovarian cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, spironolactone is known to have caused tumors in lab animals. Metformin is also much less desirable than the low Glycemic Index diet that is recommended for PCOS patients. Its side effects include: MALAISE. GI DISTURBANCE. VITAMIN B12 MALABSORPTION. ELEVATED HOMOCYSTEINE PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS. ANEMIA.LIVER OR KIDNEY PROBLEMS. MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS. You may be at risk for health problems or symptoms if you take metformin in addition to other medications. HAIR LOSS. LACTIC ACIDOSIS. BILE ABNORMALITIES."

How do i find what foods i need to eat with type 2 diabetes? I have recently found out that I am "borderline" Diabetic. I also have hirsutism, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and high blood pressure. I am taking Metformin, spironolactone, and bupropion. The metformin is for the diabetes, the spironalactone is for the high blood pressure and hirsutism. and the bupropion is to help me quit smoking. I am having a very very very hard time trying to change my lifestyle and lose weight. I was told that if I were to lose weight i would get rid of all of these complications i am having. I have done some research on the medication and the diabetes, but i am having a hard time differentiating the foods i can eat. One medication says I can only eat these kind of foods, and the others say the opposite. As well as the foods i should eat with diabetes, I just need to know what foods i should eat, so i can have an easier time getting better

**Victoria** replied: "Talk to a doctor or nutritionist..anyone on yahoo answers can give you advise and suggestions but only a nutritionist or doctor can tell you exactly what you need for YOU. Your weight, and age and all those things should play a part and stuff. So Good Luck."

Judy B replied: "Does your local diabetes association or public health unit run diabetes information sessions? Ask your doctor if there are sessions available and where to find a diabetes teacher. You can also ask to be referred to the public health dietician or a private dietician for advice. Usually with diabetes, you can eat any food but the number of servings and size of portions are controlled."

TweetyBird replied: "You might want to visit the website for the American Diabetes Association and read what they have to say about nutrition. As far as I'm concerned, they are the gold standard."

Sunny A replied: "You poor dear, you are having a hard time. I am not a doctor, but I have done a lot of reading about nutrition since I have been battling my weight most of my life. I am persuaded that the way to go is low GI (glycaemic index), low GL (glycaemic load). I've read several books by the University of Sydney team, see various links here as well as the Greek Doctor's Diet Dr Lindberg is an endocrinologist, it was diabetes in his family which made him become a doctor, so his diet is eminently suited to diabetics. A popular site for diabetics is David Mendosa, he too advocates the low-GI way The hirsutism and PCOS suggest hormonal problems, so I would advise consulting an endocrinologist if you haven't already done so. I hope this helps. Good luck Sunny"

Ruth replied: "Most pharmacies will have an information pamphlet that will help you. You can find this near the pharmacy station. There is a Diabetes Food Pyramid. This will be lengthy so be prepared. Eat at least three times a day. You may also need to add one or two healthy snacks. eating regularly keeps your blood glucose ( sugar) from becoming too high or too low, and helps prevent overeating. Eat about the same amount of food around the same time every day. Cut down on fats and sugars( concentrated sweets as well). Practice healthy cooking by baking,broiling,steaming or grilling foods, and cook vegetables without oil or butter. Instead, use a nonstick spray to coat your pan. Also, use a sugar substitute,such as Splenda, and substitute applesauce for oil when baking. Choose healthy carbs. Opt for whole grain and high-fiber cereals instead of potatoes, refined sugars and white breads. Whole grain,high-fiber carbs pass through your system ( body) slowly,keeping blood glucose @ an even level. Almost finished. Breads, grains and other starches 6-11 servings per day. Vegetables 3-5 servings per day. Fruits 2-4 servings.Milk 2-3 servings.Meat,meat substitutes, and other proteins( fish)ounces per day.Fats and sweets. SPARINGLY.It's beneficial to lose weight.Diabetes occurs later in life and being overweight can cause Type 2. In addition, weight loss can lower high blood pressure. However, before deciding on an exercise schedule, please discuss this with your Doc since she/he knows your medical background. You can research additional info @. I hope that this helps."

Can these medications be taken together? My doctor hasn't prescribed them to me but I was just wondering if I can. metformin, spironolactone, and any birth control pill. I have PCOS and I was going to research the medications.

anabanana replied: "better ask your doctor. some medications have a counter effect on other drugs when you take them together.. this can alter the effect of the other drug. its better to ask."

David replied: "i,d call a pharmacist on this one. my niece got pregnant on birth control pills while taking another med . apparently the secondary med counteracted the birth control. the pharmacist will definitely know."

Would a hysterectomy help with PCOS symptoms? I have PCOS and am being treated with metformin and spironolactone. I have recently also been diagnosed with SGIL. I have had a LEEP procedure and now my 3 month check-up shows and abnormal PAP. If I were to go the route of hysterectomy would this help with my PCOS symptoms?

robin w replied: "Probably only if you have your ovaries removed not just your uterus. If you have your ovaries removed then you will probably need hormone replacement therapy or face early onset menopause..I would ask my Dr."

singlegal001 replied: "I know that after having problems with PCOS for years I had the hysterectomy done. Going from not knowing when I was going to start my period to not stopping for over a year, then being put on Lupron(don't do it without checking all the facts on that drug) and going to add-back therapy its a toss up. I am happy I don't have the pain, and the headaches that went along with it but at the same time the hot flashes and extra facial hair are a pain. Its been 7 years since I had it done and I made sure they took both ovaries as it was the only thing that make sure there weren't any complications from the PCOS. Also your gyn might want to put you on hormonal replacement, if so and you can use soy products look into the more natural way of hrt. Use the source below to find a compound Pharmacy near you and get the facts. Most insurances will pay for this if the doc prescribes it."

TruthIsGod replied: "i'm a gyn. PCOS is a much overdiagnosed condition. whta's bothering u actually? irregular heavy periods or abnormal hair growth? if it's heavy periods, then hysterectomy definitely helps. but if it's hair growth, it wont. u'll still need hormones. PCOS is no indication for removal of ovaries. lupride is no answer for PCOS. best medical therapy is using medroxy progeterone acetate 10 mg for 10 days starting on 15the day of cycle. it's physiological & inexpensive. this is only if the bleeding is troubling you."

Are these prescription meds OK to take with these natural supplements? Prescriptions: Yaz (birth control) Spironolactone Metformin Natural supplements: Acidophilus Saw Palmetto Chromium Picolinate L-Lysine Cranberry Cinnamon

mike s replied: "you should ask your doctor"

justme replied: "You should always advise your doctor if you are taking natural medicines. Sometimes they can react with prescription medicines. Also talk to the dispensing chemist."

needhelp1811 replied: "should be fine as they are natural medicines but just to be on the safe side ask your pharmacist, dont bother going to the doctor to ask, they'll charge you 50$ when a pharmacist will tell you for free! one thing also to take note of, if you take any vitamin c tablets or consume a high concentrate of foods with vitamin c it can actually cancel out the pill!!"

Jay D replied: "As always, ask a pharmacist or doctor, but the only natural supplement that stands out as potentially harmful to take with Rx meds is the Chromiumn Picolinate. That's because CP may be able to change form, and some chromium (hexavalent) is very dangerous, and even if that isn't true, CP is used with L-Carnitine for weight-loss and natural metabolism production. I'd be leary when dealing with the metabolism as it might intefere or change the way the Prescription meds act and possibly react."

big puffy shoes replied: "Yes, talk to your doctor in case there is conflict between the meds and the supplements. You prob won't need the supplements."

sasha1966 replied: "First of all, just because something is "natural" does not mean it is safe or without any harmful effects. Poison Ivy and Hemlock are both "natural" but I don't recommend using or ingesting them on a daily basis! Secondly, just wondering why you're taking spironolactone and Yaz when the hormone in Yaz is related to spironolactone and therefore the two combined can increase the risk of your potassium levels going too high. And what is the Saw Palmetto for? I've only seen that recommended for prostate problems in men. I do not know of any problems with mixing these supplements and prescriptions and I do know there are positive effects from Acidophilus, especially if you've recently been on an antibiotic. I've seen mixed reviews of Chromium, Lysine, and Cinnamon so I think the jury is still out on those and specific doses have yet to be determined but I know that there has been NO scientific study that has ever proven that cranberry supplements do anything. They do not prevent or cure urinary tract infections or whatever else they claim. **Possibly** the berries may have some antioxidents in them but they are no better than blueberries. The problem with answering your question is that there is no good research or studies done on supplements, alone or in combination with prescription drugs. We only find out about the problem ones, like ephedra or kava kava after enough people drop dead or develop liver problems from taking them. (Or a couple of smart lawyers file a class action lawsuit against a company, like Airborne, for false claims/advertising.)"

PCOS LapBand Surgery and Spironolactone...? Sooooo, I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and I have tried everything under the sun. I have been to numerous nutritionists. My fiance and I went on the same diet for a year. He lost 80 pounds... I gained 30. I've been on Metformin twice, both times my blood sugar would plummet and I would pass out. I've been on Byetta but it wasn't practical for me because I have a HUGE phobia of needles and syringes, so I always had to have someone else give me the shot. I've been trying to control my PCOS through diet and exercise for the past 8 years to no avail. At this point, I changed Doctors and found someone I really trust and have a lot of faith in. He mentioned that Lap-Band Surgery is a great treatment for this Endocrine Disorder. So I went to a seminar and I have a consultation next Tuesday. My Doctor also tested my Testosterone and it was an 83! He started me on Spironolactone that day (3 days ago) and since I started it I've been exhausted. Do you think I'm headed in the right direction? Are there any other "outside- the-box" treatments that might help. I've literally tried everything. Other details, I'm 5'6", 220lbs, severe acne, no mentrual cycle for the last 10 years or so, male pattern baldness, infertility, terrible mood swings. My fiance is a saint to have put up with my mood swings over the years ;) I'm obviously not going to run out and start a fad diet just so I can end up worse off than when I started. Please, don't insult my intelligence

canned rice replied: "Doctors put me on birth control it helps with the cycle... other weird things like hair in weird places got better when I lost some weight. I know thats harder for people with PCOS but keep trying... thie site below has good tips. Its for teens but still might help. "

Question about PCOS and hair growth/loss? I went to the OB/GYN today & he diagnosed me with PCOS...he prescribed Femcon birth control, metformin, & spironolactone for me to take...I have experienced weight gain, acne, and loss of periods, but I have not had any abnormal hair growth or loss...does this always occur in women with PCOS and if not, what are my chances of losing my hair or having hair growth in the long run? Please help I'm really scared cause this is all new to me!!!

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang replied: "Hair loss from the scalp and hair growth (hirsutism) on the face, chest, back, stomach, thumbs, or toes. About 70% of women in the United States with PCOS complain of these hair problems caused by high androgen levels.5"

Tara662 replied: "Most women with PCOS have excess hair growth. Not everyone experiences all the symptoms of PCOS. It may not happen to you, but it is common. There is no way to tell. You can hold off on taking the spironolactone until if and when the hair growth problem develops. It's a diuretic that helps with diminishing hair growth after taking it for a long period of time. I had to stop taking it after two weeks because it made me sick. Don't be scared. PCOS is not that bad. :) I have had it since my late teens, but was not properly diagnosed until I was 31 in 1993."

AsItIs replied: "I also have PCOS, even though I don't have high levels of testosterone. The only thing I was prescribed was metformin (that can cause lactic acidosis - build up of lactic acid, making your blood very acidic), because of the possibility of that, I never took it. Dr's don't know everything. Do plenty of your own research. You might not even need all those drugs. You do realize lots of drs' get paid to write so many scripts from drug companies, right? You can trust drugs more if they've been around for at least 10 years. Studies that have been done aren't always trustworthy, so ask for the company's database to get more accurate results of the studies. To fight off the weight gain, stick to a diabetic diet (one that everyone should be on anyways): eat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & a snack in between. Each meal/snack should be 3-4 hours apart. The meals should be no more than 60 carbs (subtract the amount of fiber); and snacks no more than 30. Walking whenever possible, even going up & down stairs will help; dancing in your parlor/bedroom to your favorite music - whatever, just get frequent exercise, just make sure not to fall into a predictable pattern, it will bring your body to a peak. Keep it unpredictable & you'll keep your body's metabolism on its toes. Fruits, vegetables, chicken, tuna, turkey are all good for you. Load up on the vegies - they don't have to be boring. I love them steamed. Use seasonings. Garlic is good for your blood, cholesterol, guarding against mosquitos, etc. Oregano is good for your blood pressure. Get a second opinion or even a third. Dr's are human & make mistakes, only they usually bury their mistakes, so please listen to your instincts & do your research. Good luck."

Gina replied: "it is common but there is no way to tell!"

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