Metformin dosage for fertility

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1512722 tn?1313697879 I just did yoga/pilates I heard it was good for fertility and only started it this cycle and got pregnant. Good luck to you!! That's just my own experience with met. Hope you get good luck with it too. It's got nasty side effects but don't give up or go down on the dosage. My re said you have better luck with 1500mg. And I only ovulated once with only met. On Cd 23.
256553 tn?1258883918 If you go to any website on infertility or pcos it will discuss the use of Metformin. I have been on Metformin for pcos and have been on it for one year. It has corrected my FSH & LH levels and helped me to lose 25 lbs without hardly trying. The Metformin sensitizes the cells to insulin therefore lowering the body's production of insulin, which also then reduces androgen production. Once this happens, ovulation often resumes. I beleive that this is particular with pcos conditions.
1582478 tn?1296591223 It doesnt always work for everyone with PCOS but it does work for alot of women. It didnt work for me. I was taking metformin 500mg 3 times a day. I was also taking provera to help me get a period so I know when my new cycle starts. And than my dr had me on clomid. I started out on 50mg than 100mg than 150mg. It didnt get me ovulating and my dr would only keep me on it no more than 6 months so I finally went to see a fertility specialist and he knew what he was doing.
1360237 tn?1351816181 and metformin for the last 7 months. I have been on clomid for two months now and of course I still havent ovulated. I am hoping my dr will up my dosage. Thanks for the help.
Avatar f tn My friend has PCOS and is taking metformin. She got pregnant this month after not being able to for years. She also had the dizziness when taking metformin. She found out last month that when you take the metformin you have to be on a low carb intake for it to work efficiently.
393893 tn?1283551230 Hi jjsh44, I was on metformin for several months. Although I didn't have any luck with it, I hear many do. It's supposed to help regulate the insulin in your body to help with PCOS so that your ovaries can ovulate on their own. In my experience, the first couple of weeks were rough....I felt very nauseated after taking it, so make sure you gradually increase your dosage to get to your full dose.
Avatar n tn Hi, I dont think Metformin is the cause for your problem. I have used it for more than 3 months and did not have any problem during AF. I have PCOS and hence metformin was prescribed for insulin resistance. btw why were you taking metformin?
Avatar f tn I conceived 3 months after being diagnosed and put on metformin, but I was on clomid also for the last two months of the 3. I'm 34 weeks now, expecting Easter weekend. Good luck! It definitely helped that we timed intercourse with my ovulation according to my basal body temperature. If you're not tracking yours yet, I highly recommend it.
325477 tn?1250551309 I should consider chiropracter if so many ladies say that it does help the fertility...Other than that, I am on Metformin (even though my insulin is ok) but I believe that Metformin also helps the Ovulation. I was told by my RE that if I do't O on first round of Metformin ( I already did 2 rounds of Clomid and nothing), we will move to injectables... So how did you get pregnant? Have you already gave birth? Thank you, Anya.
1907238 tn?1340711313 hi everyone,ive been trying for a baby for 5 years now,my fertility nurse as put me on 500mg of metformin,she said i should get pregnant on these,as anyone concieved on metformin alone.
604185 tn?1233960857 I have been on Metformin for many years now (for fertility reasons). I think its the best. I am on my 6th IVF (and I hope it works this time!). One of my fertility doctors took me off metformin for 3 of my ivf tries and the results were much much worse. From everything I have read, it seems that metformin is a safe medication and you can stay on it all through your pregnancy (unless you have liver issues).
550035 tn?1263160204 Ok so here goes upped dosage on sunday as instructed. Feel very nausated and have a very hard stomach, not sleep well and the odd pain in my right ovary and occ. top of my leg, these are bareable but still there. As far as not sleeping let me re phrase that sleeping on and off all the time. Does this sound normal. I'm due to up it again on sunday, i've also noticed very weepy, crying at films which nerver happens.
Avatar m tn You can look online for natural foods that boosts your fertility too. Like avocadoes and such. Have sex every 48hours. Its not the quantity thats important its the quality :) my hubby and i ttc for 18months before getting pregnant.
1459188 tn?1291031737 Yep - there are so many of us out there with PCOS. I tried metaforim, but it made me more sick than helped. I stopped taking it, lost weight and ttc for a year with no luck. I Finally got a new dr, did clomid for a round, Took a break from it, did an hsg test and now I am about 9 weeks preggo. It's possible for it to happen. Each person just has to find the right cocktail for them! Good luck and keep trying!
Avatar f tn I went to Monterrey Mexico to a fertility specialist who is helping me with my pcos he put me on bcp and Metformin and in a couple months I'm starting clomiphene citrate again for the 3rd time. Dont let doctors tell you that you are too young for treatment its never too early to begin treatment for pcos if it is left untreated symptoms could worsen drastically.
Avatar n tn what if i am not sure if i took my night dose of metformin.
Avatar f tn I do take metformin I am going to get pregnant and if the nect step is fertility meds I will. Butido ovulate but not ss often as others so I have to have a period first.
Avatar f tn Prior to sending me to the fertility doctor my OB/GYN upped my dosage of Metformin from 500 mg to 2000 mg. I can only tolerate 1500. I made the move up a gradual thing and I take the medicine at night, just before bed and a few hours after eating. This has really cut down on the side effects of metformin. The nurse at the fertility clinic said that I have NO ring of cysts around my ovaries and this is due to the Metformin. It has also been helping me to lose weight.
Avatar m tn I also have pcos and i tried clomid and 2000mg of metformin. It didn't not work for me for pregnancy so I have to see a fertility specialist which put me on injectables and i produced a bunch of follies so i did ivf and just found out I'm pregnant with twins.
Avatar f tn hi, i was diagnosed with pcos yesterday and started metformin today, A friend of mine was on metformin and clomid for two cycles.. she is now ten weeks preg! I haven't heard anything about geritol is that like a vitamin?
788199 tn?1236611657 my doc told me and i researched it. metformin does not only control ur insulin levels it is also a fertility med but even though it helps with fertility ur doc may give an additional fertility drug if u have had no succcess getting pregnant with metformin. u shud also keep in mind that blood test is way more fool proof than a urine test so if AF hasn't *** already a doc visit may be in store. good luck!! u can drop me a message if u have any questions, i will try to help.
Avatar f tn In my first pregnancy (no longer insulin resistant) my doctor told me to cease metformin the moment it was confirmed that I was pregnant because it could harm the baby. I would express a concern of potential fear of losing baby and maybe they can monitor you more closely to assess whether or not they need to give you a different kind of med to sustain your pregnancy. ..although you and baby will propbably be more than fine.