Why we all seem to carry it all around the waist...
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by Beanicle » Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:09 pm
Hello ladies
I get thrush quite often :o( I know all about treating partner etc so I am not reinfecting my self (is reinfecting the right word for thrush? Probably not but you know what I mean).
When I was ttc I was put on metformin. The whole time I was taking it I didn't get thrush once. When I stopped it came back.
So is recurring thrush something which could be caused by insulin resistance? Or is it just coincidence that I didn't have thrush all the time I was taking met?
If it is is a symptom of insulin resistance should I be checked for this as I haven't been before.
Thank you :D
diagnosed with Endometriosis Oct 06 and PCOS Sept 09
4th cycle clomid and metformin - BFP!!!

Amazing surprise BFP on 23/9/12!!! Just on met this time EED 18/5/13

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by melodyjane » Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:00 pm
Hi
I'm insulin resistant and I have never had thrush before and I've never heard of it being linked either.
I've just tried googling it and couldn't find any info
So, I'm guessing it's just a coincidence you didn't get it when on met
xx
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by melodyjane » Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:03 pm
Ohhh hang on I've found something! I was wrong lol
A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has found that women suffering from recurrent vaginal thrush tend to have an impaired glucose tolerance
It may be linked!
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by Beanicle » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:41 pm
Ah thank you melodyjane. It's driving me mental! I will add to my list for next time I see my Gp x
diagnosed with Endometriosis Oct 06 and PCOS Sept 09
4th cycle clomid and metformin - BFP!!!

Amazing surprise BFP on 23/9/12!!! Just on met this time EED 18/5/13

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by Hols969 » Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:53 pm
Yes there is alink according to our endocrinologists between diabetes and thrush which could be why metformin seems to have controlled it better. I would ask to be checked for IR when you next see your GP.
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by becki_o » Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:15 pm
Hi,
I am insulin resistant and recently I stopped taking my metformin to try to control with diet alone I had thrush twice and had severe itching around my genitals.
My Doctor said that both of these are symptoms of both IR and diabetes - he also told me off for stopping my metformin. I started taking it and within 5 days the itching has almost stopped.
I would speak to your doctor and mention it.
Trying to get BMI to 35 so I can have Clomid

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by rebec » Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:57 pm
Hi all,
I am new to this forum and recently diagnised with PCOS. I have been doing lot of search on internet and came across " d-chiro inositol" Which seems to alleviate the symptoms of PCOS. Has anyone heard about it?????
Plss check this link for more information.
http://ecotherapies.co.uk/products1.php Thanks.
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