Metformin and weight reduction

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Avatar f tn You should talk to your dr about getting on metformin and provera to help and than clomid to help concieve. Good luck and were all here for you have you have questions.
529994 tn?1212850084 I put on 10 kgs since last yr.....My doctor has given me metformin.....I dont know whther she gave this for weight reduction or pcos....if one is going through with pcos ,and lose the weight ,can she get preganant?
Avatar m tn i see you have pcos, are you on metformin, alot of use ladies found that metformin helps with weight lose and if you have insulin resistance with your pcos it will help with that too. But you still do need to walk. I walk 2-3 times a day 15 mins each time.Hope that helps some and don't lose the faith.
Avatar f tn and i had to do blood work and im not to sure what they look for but all i know is when my results came back i was told thats what i have and now im taking metformin 1500mg a day, but you can go on line and find more info to help you understand more, i hope i help you some
Avatar f tn PCOS does not just refer to your ovaries, but it is an endocrine system abnormality (syndrome) that affects all your hormones, and insulin is a hormone. Metformin and a low GI diet and walking are your new religion. Metformin will regulate the cycle after a few months or so, as long as you are on a good diet, and cut out alcohol as well. Stress and lack of sleep also intefere.... and I hear you say; "but I don't want a baby yet so I need a contraceptive"... use CONDOMS....
Avatar f tn Does anyone know what type of reaction one is likely to get by mixing Metformin and Victoza with meds for Hep C? These are non insulin meds. I am particularly interested in the interaction with Victoza which is a good stabilizer. Both of these meds can cause some stomach distress.
Avatar m tn Hi, Polycystic ovaries or PCOS is a symptom complex that includes scanty & irregular menstruation, excessive weight gain & excessive hair & infertility. Weight reduction & medications like metformin will be of help. Whether PCOS will disqualify you from military service, the military Doctor will be in a better position to tell. Hope this helps. Take care and good luck.
Avatar n tn Metformin (Glucophage) must be taken with food otherwise it may cause nausea or vomiting, gas, ingestion, and abdominal discomfort leading to loss of appetite and, of course, excessive weight loss. Your mother might want to switch to the long-acting form of Metformin, called Metformin ER, which has fewer side effects in patients. Please discuss this with her doctor.
Avatar m tn Treat diabetes if present and control obesity and high triglyceride levels. Adopt lifestyle changes like weight reduction, exercise etc. Consult your doctor for more queries and assistance. I hope it helps. Best wishes and kind regards!
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.
Avatar n tn I was having irregular periods, hair loss, had weight gain inconsistant with my caloric intake and activity level and could not lose weight...in fact I was gaining despite lifting weights and a daily walking regimen of 2 miles or more and cardio on an eliptical. I was also starting to grow hair in a small patch on my chin and neck and on my abdomen.
Avatar n tn He told me that it will be easier for me to loose weight. Problem is that I am gaining weight, I cut my carbs and calories intake and walking for 1 hour 3 times a week, but still gaining weight. Does that mean metformin is not working for me ?
Avatar f tn Can you tell me about its side effects? Recently I went for a checkup and my doctor gave me Metformin for weight loss (It suddently went up to 99 kg though I was at 85 before and was following a strict diet plan). I don't have diabetes and I haven't been diagnosed with PCOS, and I think Metformin is generally used for these two issues. So I'm concened whether I should really be Metformin. Can it mess up my insulin system?
7212629 tn?1389234563 with weight of 75kg back then and height of 1.56m. i have coarse hair under my chin, leg, on the upper lip, legs, thighs, and stomach. the doctor gave me Diane 35 pill for 3 cycle. when i'm on that pill, my menses came accordingly, but when i stop taking that pill, the menses stops as well. then the doctor gave me Metformin together with Diane 35 for 3 cycle as well.
644577 tn?1224350916 SO ive always struggled with my weight since i was youung around 10 or so, because of my pcos! But now they have put me on metoformin, and its been 2 1/2 weeks and my weight still goes up and down and i exericse every other day and watch what i eat! when will i start seeing results from the met!
Avatar f tn Before going on metformin my weight was 277. I was put on metformin seven months ago and things have changed alot for me I dont eat as much as I use too. I take 500 mg twice a day. I take at lunch and dinner. The weight seem to just fall off without me really doing anything like execrise. Before I was tested for being insulin resistanced I craved sugary foods like candy. I would buy bags and bags of candy, but once i started metformin all those cravings stopped.
878888 tn?1319634044 but this last time my fasting level was 118 and my a1c came back 6.5. She said now I was diabetic and put me on Metformin 500 xr once a day and told me to lose weight. I forgot to mention she was concerned I gained 16 lbs within same time period (even with change of diet and exercise). I am also Hypothyroid and on Levothyroxine 115 mg. I have 2 questions, If I take Metformin with evening meal and thyroid in am is there still a chance for interaction?
Avatar f tn When I lost weight and got on low carbs I am very regular now and got pg the first month trying.
Avatar f tn Doctor gave me metformin to reduce weight.does over weight is the issue to conceive?I have weight on my belly and stomach like upper stomach n lower stomach....Pls have a look on my problem and reply me. Thanks.
Avatar f tn I too have PCOS and my doc just put me on Metformin to help me Ov I was on clomid for 6 months and only Ov once the whole time now he took me off the clomid and just put me on Metformin and told me that it will help with my Ov I am not insulin resistance but he says it will help me to Ov. I am not over weight and I am over all healthy thank god. I hope it helps you and I both to Ov.
1573438 tn?1295963258 I have been taking Metformin and Glicizide for 6 months and Wellbutrin 150 mg/day since November 30/10. Why have I gained 12 pounds? My eating and excerise habits haven't changed. Help!!!
Avatar f tn After 13 months of trying I finally got a BFP (5 months after starting Metformin). I used Clomid for 2 cycles and decided to stop and focus on weight loss. Lo and behold I got pregnant! It was like the Clomid re-started my ovaries. I did miscarry but that was because I needed to be on progesterone because of having Clomid in the previous cycle. Well I decided to get back to losing weight. It took 8 weeks to get AF (arrived January 13) after the miscarriage. I lost 8 lbs in January alone.
Avatar f tn in my case their was nothing wrong with my ovaries but I did have insulin resistance which caused me very bad acne, no period at all, alittle facial hair, and definitely darking folds around my neck and arms.My OB/GYN put me on metformin and birth control. A year later I've lost 61 pounds because of it..i feel amazing. It was slow in the beginning because of the side effects from the metformin ex. stomach bloat, gas, diarrhea, and ingestion.