Metformin and pco

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554174 tn?1284031102 that insulin resistance is a big factor in PCO, metformin has shown great results in helping ovulation and implantation in PCO patients! : ) sounds like your in good hands and have a good plan! I hope that this is your month for a long awaited BFP : ) Keep me updated!
Avatar f tn Hello there, I have been tryin for a baby since last year, bt with no positive result. Had gone to see the doc and told me I hv pco which he gave me metformin 500gm for 2 months after 6 months wnt to see the dr again he asked to do surgery for pco, bt I refused and gone to another dr she gave me again metformi 800gm for 3 months with pregecare 700gm. So I want to knw do I hv a chance to be pregnant or how long can it takes...
Avatar m tn I too have PCOS and tried metformin and Clomid like RippedonScotch mentioned. The Metformin and Clomid didn't help me and I ended up with a Fertility Specialist as my obgyn could only take it so far. It would be worth talking to your OBGYN about Metformin, it helps a lot of people as does the Clomid. Your wife is very young and if you try those meds you might have great success.
256553 tn?1258883918 I was also on metformin as I have PCO and was trying to get pregnant. I did loose some weight also. I felt nausea when taking it so dr had me take at night (800mg).
Avatar f tn thats huge help. Are you still on metformin or stopped. I am told that its up to me as it wasn't for diabetes but for PCO and it has achieved its aim. However, i am bit afraid to stop it completely.
604185 tn?1233960857 m preparing for IVF in December, and the Metformin is suppose to increase my ovulation and quality of eggs. Hope this helps.
1907238 tn?1340711313 hi everyone ive been tryin for a baby for 3 years now,ive got pco,and only one follopen tube,i have been put on metformin 500 3 times a day and i start my clomid in 3 days 100 a day for 5 days,do you know if this will help me get pregnant,i really hope so.
1907238 tn?1340711313 t fall into any clinical diagnosis. My doctor just started me on Metformin due to this and a recent pregnancy loss. I am hoping the Metformin will get my imbalance under control and help me to sustain a pregnancy to term. I have been googling it and going on discussion boards for infertility, and many women have gotten pregnant very soon after starting it, so yes, you can get pregnant while on Metformin!
Avatar m tn i went thrugh the same thing last year until i was diagnosed with PCO and put on postoval and metformin to regulate my cycle,now i am getting my period every month.so i would highly suggest that you mention pco to ur doctor.what ada symptoms do u have?,like abdominal pains,unwanted hair,acne and weight gain?
1907238 tn?1340711313 hi is anyone on clomid and want to share there experience,ive had my first round of clomid just got to wait till 17th of april to see if its worked,im also on metformin coz ive got pco,and only 1 tube coz i had a eptopic pregnany last november.look forward to hearin off people.
Avatar f tn Oh, I just remembered something. I'm not that familiar with PCOS, but I know that it can cause weight gain. I think some of the women on here are on metformin for PCOS, and if I've understood this correctly, I think metformin can help regulate your weight, as well....but I'm totally not sure about this. Maybe someone else on here who has PCOS can give you some more info.
494640 tn?1262737989 For me, the metformin did help me to actually be able to lose weight. Before I could work out and nothing would happen. I took the metformin and was too afraid to try for fear that I would not lose any weight. Back in February I was diagnosed with endometriosis and we decided we needed to try to have some babies now before it becomes too late. When we went to the fertility doctor the nurse said she could tell that I take metformin and take it regularly.
554174 tn?1284031102 I asked her about the difference between PCO and PCOS as they diagnosed me as PCO and not PCOS. I asked her whther i had PCOS and that was leading to me not conceiving and my re told me that u need symptoms to have PCOS. I said well i have irregular periods and slightly heavy hair growth like in the usual areas and around my breatsts etc...actually it was me who was suggesting her various options like should I take progestrone supplements after IUI if I am PCOS...U know what...
Avatar n tn I was on metformin for a yr and a half and am 34 weeks pregnant right now with a baby girl. Did have to lose weight to make it happen and take metformin but it happened. :) Don't lose hope.
Avatar f tn but you and I both know it not happening....I started on Metformin for 12 mths...then Clomid and Metformin combined for 12 mths....Long time!! Finally started IVF over a year ago.....First time in I developed Hyper Stimulated Syndrome (because of the PCO)...They couldn't perform a ET due to the dangers to my health.....however they did retrieve 27 Eggs......however only 6 fertisilised and only 5 froze. That's 5 chances at a pregnancy!!!
920091 tn?1244186152 I have pcos and am currently a member of weight watchers I have lose a total of 25 lbs since mid feb and I feel that it help I also try to eat foods that are high in protiens becasue for women with pcos that is the best type of diet to follow a high protien low carb diet and I think that weight wtchers is good becasue it also help keep your calorie intake down so you can lose the weight.
Avatar f tn Since i have PCO i had irregular periods... jan 2012 i consulted an IF specialist and was under medication with metformin and folic acid again.... 2 IUI cycles were performed in mar & apr 2012 both turned BFN :-( My IF specialist suggested me to take tubal patency to rule out tubal defects.... in jul 2012 tubal patency was done. at the same time she performed ovarian drilling and D&C. She suggested to try naturally for 3 to 4 months and no medication.
1907238 tn?1340711313 hi can anyone tell me if they know of anyone gettin pregnant on 100mg of clomid,ive been tryin years,it seems its never going to happen for me,ive got pco,and also takin 1500mg of metformin to,ive only got 1 follopen tube as i had my left one removed due to a eptopic a few years ago all answers welcome thank you.
Avatar n tn i got pco and i was given metformin and i caught pregant with my son its the best thing thats ever happened to me i didnt take anything elso tho i also got the really bad hair growth and weight gain my son is now 5 months old and im trying to lose weight now but its very hard with pco as im about 17 stone :( and its getting me down....
Avatar f tn I too am on Metformin and have lost 6 lbs within a month and a few days...I haven't had a period yet...hoping I'm preggo, but it doesn't seem likely...so I'm going to phone OB/GYN Monday...
1907238 tn?1340711313 Hello and welcome. It is difficult to say about the time taken to conceive with clomid as the time varies in every woman. Clomid can help you to ovulate but after 4-5 cycles if there is no pregnancy then the doctor may suggest IUI or IVF. Be positive but at the same time know that you might need to take the next step .Keep all possibilities open and discuss it with your infertility expert. Hope it helps. Take care and good luck.
Avatar f tn ve been on and off on Metformin. Lately I have been noticing like brown spotting discharge, and blood like discharge, does anyone knows why is this happening. At first I thought maybe I was getting my period but it did not happened,. Then again last night I notice brown spotting. I stopped taking the Met, and I have gained weight. ANy suggestions, I just hate the way Metformin makes me feel. and supposedly I have the lowest dosage.
Avatar f tn Hi.I too have pco and ordered the insulate meds.I only took it and the first thing that i noticed was the appetite.But the thing is that there are to many pills to take all over the day.You start with before breakfast, breakfast, between brekfast and lunch, lunch, between lunch and dinner, dinner and before bed. I couldn't keep up with them so i didn't order more.You can try them as they have a refund policy of 90 days.
Avatar f tn pcos can cause this and many get put on metformin. I am on metformin and it has helped me keep my weight down. If not ask your doctor about this. I went a long time not knowing and beeing over weight.
1490742 tn?1288600515 I weighed 75 kg at that time she told me to loose weight, I lost a pretty much weight and brought it to 64 kg. She put me on metformin(1500mg daily) and clomid(100mg) for 6 months but nothing happened. After the six month I was so frustrated nd stopped treatment for the next 6 month..Now I again started my treatment with a new gyn, she told me to loose weight n my husband semen analysis test came very bad. So he was given some medicine to recover. He recovered quite well my doc told me.
374593 tn?1257879950 I have used an OPK a couple of times late in my cycle (the last week of it) and had a positive OPK (LH surge) could that also add to the diagnosis of PCO? thank you for any help!
Avatar f tn Hello Rekha Clomid is a dangerous drug if not used the proper way you have to get it thru a doctor bc they actually have to ck your hormones to see if you even need it i do knw tht it is kinda of expensive and tht metformin is also used for PCOS and it not tht expensive i am currently takin it not for PCOS but for insulin resistance but it is prescribed bc it promotes uterine and fertility health.
Avatar f tn Hi, I came across your post because I too suffer from PCOS and have a similar story to yours, I've started and stopped metformin because of side effects etc...and was on a ttc plan about a year ago but was not totally committed to it.