metformin use in infertility

My husband and I have been ttc for over a year, but in 2010 I got my left tube removed because of a softball size cyst. I am now on metformin and take B12 vitamins, are my chance nil on getting pregnant? I don't have periods unless I take provera for ten days...

Do you think that the Meformin has begun to help me ovulate?

I understand perfectly what you're going through....I'm currently only taking Metformin and prenatal pills only to assist me in finally conceiving our little miracle...Eventually, if the Metformin doesn't help, I'll have to start something new...What is Gonal F?

Being a nurse, I knew this medication is for diabetics and had never heard of its use in infertility. I think my doctor, based on the studies, put me on the medication in case there is a chance of infertiltiy with increased insulin. Hope this helps some.

Metformin is also used to treat PCOS and Adrenal Hyperplasia in women suffering from infertility. It works to combat insulin resistance, a common symptom of PCOS. It also helps to decrease DHEA, a hormone made by the adrenal glands, as well as to suppress testosterone production. I have a high level of DHEA and testosterone, but don't fall into any clinical diagnosis. My doctor just started me on Metformin due to this and a recent pregnancy loss.

That was in 2004. At end of july of 06 i started seeing a chiropractor. Now mind you i tried metformin, clomid, and iui which none took. 2days after christmas of 06 i found i was pregnant. My suggestion and thats all it is is a suggestion is to see a reprod dr to see if you have pcos, try what they recomend, dont give up faith, dont give up trying and also to help with what you are doing, try seeing a chiropractor.

now with the help of an infertility clinic after undergoing an usg i was told that my ovaries were just fine,but that they consists pcos. even my husbands semenanalysis tests gave good results i m planing to get pregent.i had been given metformin but it is not suiting me so with dr advice i have stopped it,i had my last menses on 22march'10 which came naturally.

It is just going to be a matter of time. Ovigyn d is not a medication that I am familiar with, and is not in common use in the US. From what I understand it contains the pregnancy hormone hcg. If you were my patient, I would probably consider something such as Clomid and Metformin in combination to improve ovulation and shorten the time to conception. Good luck!

Yes you can. I'm 23yr dx when I was 17 and am now finally pregnant with our first. Its more difficult and may require a mix and match of medication to see what works for you but no matter how long your ttc journey something will work for you. For me it was 5 rounds of clomid with a combo to metformin for the last 2 rounds. If you're like me and irregular and the clomid starts giving you regular AF take that as a huge step in the right direction.

Yes,By taking metformin ,I sometimes feel like faint and weak,my body hasnt become use to of it.My height is 5'2.

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.

s a drug that they also use for diabetics but it helps regulate your hormones in your uterus (plus PcOS increases your chances of diabetes) anyways a side effect of metformin is weight loss...so that may help!

They were first given metformin and 19 of them resumed menstruating and showed indications of ovulation. But 10 required clomiphene (a fertility drug) in addition to metformin in order to show evidence of ovulation. Twenty women of the 48 (42%) became pregnant. However, 7 of the 20 miscarried.(8) REDUCED RISK OF MISCARRIAGE. Another aspect of PCOS-related infertility is the tendency for repeated miscarriages.

Upon research I noticed a lot of women take Metformin for infertility. I found online where I can buy it without a prescription, should I just buy it and take it? Who would I go see for infertility?

Then Clomiphene or Clomid can be used in the treatment of PCOS related infertility and is quite successful. Previously, the anti-diabetes medication metformin was recommended treatment for anovulation, but it appears less effective than clomiphene. One of the most effective treatments is use of contraceptive pills or progesterone pills which aids in regulating a woman’s hormones.

She then decided that I must be insulin resistant and put me on Glucophage 1 in the evening without even doing any tests or telling me anything about an eating plan etc. I am now following a low GI eating plan I got on the internet. My question is - should I be on Glucophage if I was not properly tested for insulin resistance and if my sugar test came out within normal range?

When I was 17 I had a ectopic pregnacy and they gave me a shot to rid of it. Soon after my menstral cycle came very few and in between. Over the past few years my husband and I have been trying to coceive. They put me on metformin and other stuff such as birthcontrol to force my menstral cycle but would only bring it for 2 days. Now im on nothing and not having a cycle at all. What are your suggestions?

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1999 as well. I have since had two live births without infertility treatment. I was able to get pregnant twice in 2003 and again in 2009 after a tubal ligation reversal. The key for me consistent exercise and very low stress about getting pregnant. When my husband and I TTC with Clomid treatment, it was unsuccessful. It wasn't until I remarried and had a very relaxed sex life that pregnancy was successful.

I have pcos. In going to start taking metformin which I was told has helped many women conceive. Periods have been regular but got onto birth control, the pill, to keep it regulating. Will I be successful in conceiving our child/ren with metformin and after I get off birth control?

I was started on Metformin for my second child after being diagnosed with secondary infertility and blocked tubes. ENDOCRINOLOGIST put me on Metformin conceived next month! Miscarried, conceived again following year.

Metformin helps regulate insulin levels and therefore correct the hormone imbalance that might be causing the weight gain and infertility. I am not sure Metformin will help you lose weight unless you are exercising and watching your diet, but regulating your insulin will help get your body on track to losing weight more effectively.

Hi hun first what metformin does is regulates your hormone levels which for some women helps you start you period and in time helps with ovulation! So yes metformin will help you get pregnant!! In fact if you read the package insert it says to use protection if you don't want to be pregnant. Recent studies show that metformin alone is just as effective over time at inducing ovulation as clomid and metformin combined.

Metformin is usually given to people with insulin resistance...did ur doc do that test.

t like the side effects) when we got pregnant. We now have a 17 month old baby girl who is our miracle child. In my opinion the Metformin did more for me than the Clomid. From what I've read, if Clomid does not work for you within 3 months then it probably won't work...not sure if this is true though. We cherish everyday with her. I am currently back on Metformin and Clomid and hoping for baby #2...we've already been trying 11 months this time.

HI, Letrozole is many times effective in women who show no response to clomiphene. Also the metformin will help in normalizing hormones in women with PCOS. If there are no results with letrozole then help with gonodatropins may be necessary. Treatment of endometriosis will depend on its severity. Consult an infertility expert. Do not get disheartened as treatment for infertility may take a few years to give results. Hope this helps.

m not sure why you think Metformin only works on fat - in diabetes, the primary function of metformin is to stop the liver from over-producing glucose. "it only works on fat" - not sure what you mean.

I have pcos and endemetriosis as well. The metformin definitely works. Have you tried seeing any infertility doctors? There are numerous specialized procedures that can aid in getting pregnant.

What about diabetes and infertility as it is related to males? Does it cause fertility issues in men, too? Dr. Falcone: Yes. Certain diabetes complications can cause issues for men that contribute to infertility. For example, nerve damage from diabetes, multiple sclerosis or a spinal cord injury can lead to retrograde ejaculation – where the semen goes into the bladder. Since the semen never reaches the female reproductive system, infertility may be an issue.

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