Suggest Treatment For Insulin Resistance And PCOS

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014

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Thu, 4 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello dr,
I have diagnosed with insulin resistance with pcos. I am taking cetapin xr 1000 twice a day . I have lost 10 kg in last 2 months. I am planing to get pregnant but my periods are irregular. What to do ?? Should I have continue with cetapin ???

Answered by Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue Cetapin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

You don't have to be worried about taking Cetapin. It is safe in pregnancy.

You need to continue Cetapin, it will help you in more than one way.
Reduce your weight, lowers your HbA1c value, brings down your insulin resistance, lower your lipids and helps regularize your periods.

All this contributes to control of your PCOS & increase the chance of pregnancy.

But this Cetapin has to be taken for at least 6 months as a course for desired effect or change in therapy.

Take the help of your Gynecologist for menstrual issues.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed (22 minutes later)

Thanks Dr.

I have taken cetapin from last 2 months . My present weight is 80 kg. sometimes I feel nausea. For how long cetapin can take ??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Maximum One year.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Cetapin can be taken for 1 year in cause of PCOS anxious to conceive.

But you need to reviewed and assessed by your Gynecologist every 3 month.

She will be the one to decide whether to continue Cetapin or to try other therapeutic methods.

Nausea is a part of gastric side effect of Cetapin. Don't worry. Over a period you will tolerate.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari