Metformin and cancer prevention

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Avatar f tn [5] Women with PCOS who are insulin resistant are at high risk for the development of diabetes in pregnancy, and a possible role for metformin therapy may be the prevention of GDM. In a cohort of 33 women with PCOS taking metformin until delivery, GDM occurred in 3% compared with 23% in 39 women taking no medication.[4,6] However, given the lack of data from well-designed, prospective clinical trials, metformin is currently not indicated for the prevention of GDM.
1298207 tn?1331677531 Metformin has been shown to be useful in the management of irregular periods, ovulation induction, weight loss, prevention of type 2 diabetes, and prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus in women with PCOS. Obesity that occurs with PCOS needs to be treated because it can cause numerous additional medical problems. The management of obesity in PCOS is similar to the management of obesity in general.
Avatar m tn //preview.tinyurl.com/diabetes-prevention-help-tips Take the time to educate yourself on diabetes and diabetes prevention. At this time you do not need medication but eventually will if you continue with your current lifestyle. Make the necessary adjustments now before it's too late.
Avatar f tn hello every- my dad recently had a stress test that he failed- they sent him to get his arteries checked and found that two of them were clogged. he just got a stent placed and they gave him different medication. My dad already is a type 2 diabetic.
Avatar n tn Supplementing your dog for example with Vitamin A as you are doing above is fine although I have had wonderful results providing a comprehensive vitamin supplement so that all the nutrients work can together synergistically inside your dogs body to boost internal immunity and promote overall health and wellness and combat allergies. I am glad to discuss this with you in detail if this would be helpful.
Avatar f tn I also have 7 Thyroid Nodules scheduled for a biopsy soon. I am looking for recommendations and suggestions for Cancer prevention foods, supplements, herbs, teas, spices and antioxidants for the Colon, Thyroid shrinking Thyroid nodules of a plant based monthly or weekly meal plan for balanced recipes.
Avatar m tn t you take metformin duing you second tx along with insulin and achive SVR? If so, it proves that metformin and insulin, without a doubt, have a positive effect in the eradication of HCV.
Avatar n tn I am keeping a diary for my doctor and he may prescribe Metformin. I know I can go to Diabetes classes for info but was wondering if one can eat more normally by taking Metformin? And it seemed to spike when I had a cold but the cold is gone, but not the high blood sugar readings. Anyone else affected by illness?
Avatar f tn S and got pregnant while taking metformin , and possibly how long it took. My husband and I have been trying to concieve for quite a while and so far nothing. :( I have however lost some weight which is very good considering I was weighing 220 at only 5 feet tall . I am excited to have found this website and look forward to hear stories similar to my own.
1445479 tn?1284469432 thanks! I am on medication.. Metformin and Clomid! I was on it previously when i got pregnant with my youngest child who os 16 months! ever since i had my other child whom is now 5 my periods were extremely irregular so to get pregnant i was put on the metformin and clomid for the time being. After i had the baby.. i nursed for about 8 months so i did not get my period back right away.. My dr.
Avatar f tn Taking aspirin for 10 years could cut colon cancer risk by around 35 percent and deaths from colon cancer by 40 percent, the researchers reported Aug. 6 in the Annals of Oncology. Daily aspirin also can reduce the risk of esophageal and stomach cancers by 30 percent and deaths from these cancers by 35 to 50 percent, the investigators reported. Do a web search.
Avatar f tn They discovered that the widely prescribed diabetes treatment metformin increases the efficiency of the immune system’s T-cells, which in turn makes cancer and virus-fighting vaccines more effective. The specialized white blood cells of the human immune system known as “T-cells” remember pathogens they have encountered from previous infections or vaccinations, enabling them to fight subsequent infections much faster.
Avatar m tn Condom use may reduce the risk for genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-associated diseases, e.g., genital warts and cervical cancer.
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1712386 tn?1308425981 Women with PCOS have a higher risk of getting diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Metformin helps regulate insulin levels so that the person can regulate their period and help with ovulation which is difficult in women with PCOS or even impossible for some without help with medicine. Metformin also helps a woman with PCOS have less of a risk for miscarriage (which is common with PCOS) especially if taken during the first trimester.
1657208 tn?1404165128 i am a diabetic, and have been put on metformin due to the fact of me being a diabetic as well as having pcos. i get my AF every month. I was wondering if there is a chance I could get pregnant on it.. I have been trying to conceive for 2 years now. I had stopped taking metformin for awhile because of my stomach hurting when I took it and now I am on 1000mg a day. Any advice is much appreciated. Do you think it will work or what should my next step be?
Avatar m tn //www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html the HPV type(s) associated with genital warts are low risk. Also, as long as one follows the guidelines for pap smears (every 3 years for paps or every 5 years for co-testing of pap and HPV), any abnormal cervical changes (dysplasia) can be caught plenty early. Abnormal cervical cells take many years to progress to cancer. I hope this eases your mind!
Avatar f tn Due to irregular menstraul cycles i have been placed on b.c.p. and metformin to regulate. Once regulated there should be other measures taken right? Am i not mentioning the correct words to further the process? All my friends kids are graduating elementary and i feel a certain type of way. I feel as though i have nothing to look forward to. I come home to my cat...weird! I am waiting for a miracle to happen but it seems as though i will never get that. I feel cursed. Any suggestions?
Avatar f tn It would probably be better if you posted that information here, as well as in the cancer community, because they will be giving advice regarding cancer and we will be giving advice regarding thyroid issues. It is best not to start too many new threads, though, as it gets confusing, so would be best if you include that information into your other thread in this community, so we have it all in one place and don't have to keep going from thread to thread.
Avatar f tn Synthroid needs to be taken first thing in the morning, with a cup of water, 30-60 minutes before eating/drinking anything else. I take my thyroid medications first thing when I get up, then get ready for the day and by the time that's done, at least 30 minutes has gone by and I can go ahead and take the rest of my meds, have coffee and either eat breakfast, if I'm going to or leave for my morning walk.
Avatar f tn When it comes to further minimizing the chance of breast cancer recurrence, Dr. Carolyn Kaelin, a Harvard surgeon, breast cancer survivor and author of The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan, says, "Brisk walking - about 3.0 mph on a treadmill - for three to five hours per week, or about 30 minutes a day, can net big benefits for breast cancer survivors.
1421938 tn?1318603558 I have psco my dr put me on metformin I have been taking it for a long time.. Its helps with my psco it also helps me get preg.. When I get preg my dr takes me off the metformin..I have had 2 mc in a row one at 9wks and the second one 18wks.. I just wondering if anyone has stayed on metformin when they were preg.. I was on web sites about metformin & psco and they r saying that people with psco have a higher risk of mc...
Avatar f tn Hello, My mom just turned 50 this year. She was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes two years ago and was 168 pounds at 5"5'. Her doctor put her on Metformin, and she is supposed to be on it for life. Her doctor told her that she would lose weight on it, and the lowest she's been so far is 143 pounds when she weighed herself within the past couple of days. She was at the doctor in December because she had laryngitis and she was weighed at 150 and he was glad about the weight loss.
Avatar f tn After initial diagnosis I was able to control this very well, and I was started on Metformin and Victoza - I brought my A1C down to a 7 from a 10. In the last 6 months my blood sugar numbers have gone up suddenly to A1C 8.8 despite no change to medication etc, and over the last 6 weeks I have had unusual lower leg swelling. Also, now my "liver enzymes & function are at 86." Of course the nurse didn't specify which, but they sent me for an upper quadrant ultrasound.