Metformin

Tassy · 11-12-2002, 08:11 PM

Hi
I have been trying to find a consultant who knows about PCOS!

So far I have seen a fertility consultant and 2 gynae consultants and none of them will treat PCOS. All I get is lose weight which as you know is easier said than done.
Since coming off of the pill 5 years ago I have put on nearly 5 stone and am desperate. When I ask about metformin I am told that I can't have it because it is still being tested and is not licensed for the treatment of PCOS.
Sorry for ranting but I do not know where to turn to.
I live in London and am happy to go private if I get the help I need.
Any help that you can offer will be great.
Cheers
Tassy

hunterli · 11-13-2002, 06:41 AM

where in London are you???

In NE London, you could see Mr Viniker privately at BUPA Roding hospital. He is prepared to prescribe Metformin.

Lis

stacyk · 11-13-2002, 07:03 AM

Good luck, just because they are a consultant do not think they know everything. Some of the consultants I have meet seem to know no thing. ( I really pitty the patients) My GP knows far more about pcos that any of the consultants I have seen as well.

NYbird · 11-13-2002, 07:15 AM

Hi Tassy,

Lis is right--Mr Viniker is great. He's my gyn after getting the run-around from my local doctors. One of his specialisations is PCOS, and he has a tremendous underestanding-- here's a link to his website: www.2womenshealth.co.uk
He has appointments in three locations. I got to BUPA Roding, and it's only about 30-40 minutes on the Central Line.

Also... about Met and approval for PCOS... I've heard that met will probably never be officially categorized for PCOS b/c it's such an inexpensive medication, and the drug company has nothing to gain by doing so. So pathetic.

Good luck with everything,
Jen

Tassy · 11-14-2002, 08:03 PM

Thanks to all of you I will definately look into seeing Mr Viniker.
Take Care
Tassy

Eva34 · 11-15-2002, 06:15 PM

HI

All the best in getting the Met. I know what a struggle it can be to get it!

Eva