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Is There a Doctor In The House?

MFS62 Oct 19 2005 07:43 PM

I was just half-listening to tv. An ad came on for a new Type II Diabetes drug. The name sounded like Avantia. At the end of the ad, they went through the standard list of possible adverse reactions. And then the announcer said that the drug could "increase the possibility of pregnancy". Since I'm male, if I took the drug, the likelihood of that happening is about the same as me starting in centerfield for the Mets next year. But Wussup with that? What has a drug that allows your body to better use its natural insulin got to do with pregnancy? Curious. Later

cooby Oct 19 2005 08:01 PM

My guess would be that it interferes with the effectiveness of your birth control pills. But you would think they would just say that, wouldn't you? "May increase the possibility of pregnancy" certainly does get your attention!

Rockin' Doc Oct 19 2005 09:41 PM

I'm guessing that it's the medical equivalent of raw oysters or a few glasses of wine.

metsmarathon Oct 19 2005 11:07 PM

they do say "may"...

Edgy DC Oct 20 2005 08:05 AM

The drugs send a message for your pancreas to kick into overdrive, but maybe sometimes your ovaries get the message also.

Willets Point Oct 20 2005 08:18 AM

Maybe the active ingredient is sperm.

ScarletKnight41 Oct 20 2005 08:32 AM

[url=http://www.avandia.com/about_avandia/avandia_side_effects.html#3]Here's the Story[/url] - ]What are possible side effects of Avandia? ------------------------- * ovulation (release of egg from an ovary in a woman) leading to pregnancy. Ovulation may happen in premenopausal women who do not have regular monthly periods. This can increase the chance of pregnancy.

holychicken Oct 20 2005 08:37 AM

I think it is because they are made from monkey semen, that ovary thing is a cover-up.

Yancy Street Gang Oct 20 2005 09:43 AM

"Uhhhh... monkey semen!"

MFS62 Oct 20 2005 11:56 AM

I was going to say thanks. But after that monkey semen comment, I'm not too sure. Later

ScarletKnight41 Oct 20 2005 12:06 PM

The thanks due for my good efforts in researching shouldn't be affected by other posters' subsequent comments.

MFS62 Oct 20 2005 12:12 PM

You're right, Mom. Many thanks for your research and reply. Later

ScarletKnight41 Oct 20 2005 12:13 PM

You're welcome.

Willets Point Oct 20 2005 12:56 PM

Regardless MFS62, I'd be wary of this drug. There could be some serious complications in a man your age carrying a baby to full-term.

MFS62 Oct 20 2005 01:19 PM

As the old joke goes, I think its a baby elephant. The trunk is already hanging out. BA DA BUM! Later

Edgy DC Oct 21 2005 10:07 AM

Pargluva, lookin' bad.

MFS62 Oct 21 2005 10:51 AM

Thanks for the heads up, Edgy. Later