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Old 05-17-2005, 02:01 PM   #70 (permalink)
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LM: In my opinion, I think it's time to talk to your Dr again.

It's possible that perhaps the same yeast infection is not being fully treated and needs to be fully treated. But recurring, multiple yeast infections can be an indicator of blood sugars (Insulin) being out of control which would mean you may not be on a high enough dose of metformin.

Ovulating is NOT the only determination of dosage. The point of metformin is to get your insulin controlled and your related hormones where they need to be. You have enough "red flags" that if I were in your shoes, I would push my Dr to run some basic PCOS/hormone labs to see whwre your hormones are...FSH:LH ratio, Free Androgen, Testosterone, and especially your fasting glucose or fasting insulin. My Dr runs these labs EVERY 6 months that I am on the drug, and if your Dr doesn't know where your base hormones are at, I question her ability to properly monitor you on this medication.

If she is unwilling to see if the meds are managing your hormones, I would seek a second opinion.

Hope it helps.
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