Anybody have pcos? Any meds given??

[sazikins91]

so indeed i do have PCOS. i have never been given any meds for it not even to help with weight loss. just shoved some printed off information about it. well got a new doctor now and he said that after my OHs sperm analysis comes back he will put me on Metformin for a while. i have done some research and it sounds pretty good. Anyone had any experiences themselves with it or any other meds? cheers

 

[Quaver]

There's PCOS club thread:https://www.babyandbump.com/problems-trying-conceive/361435-pcos-club.html

And also Metformin thread:https://www.babyandbump.com/problems-trying-conceive/405091-metformin.html

I have PCOS, but haven't been prescribed anything apart from Clomid - yet.

 

[sazikins91]

thanks for link xx

 

[sianyld]

hey hun,
i was diagnosed with pcos last wk!
they didnt give me any info on it so had to research it 4 myself and post on here! as quaver quoted about those two threads have been useful! I have been put on metformin tablets
1 a day for 1wk - 500mg
2 a day " " - 1000mg
3 a day thereafter - 1500mg
So far i have almost completed a week - feeling a little sick and bloated and mild bowel probs! YUK!! TMI (sorry!)
on my scan on tues, i had a bigg follicle in my right ovary and dr said it suggested i was about to Ov! checked all wk with an OPK and by Fri , it was the darkest line i've eva had compared to never gettin any! dont think it was a result of the meds yet as i have not been takin them long> i am CD51 today! so hopefully im in 4 a tww now- first time of ovulating in 15months since leavin off BCP last may 09! i've lost 12lbs which may have helped too!!

sorry for the long post but if u would like a buddy to go thru the experience and with and support hun - drop me a line xxxx

 

[xshell79]

hi ladies i have pcos too and seem to have ovulation issues as progestorne levels seem low on blood tests so im on metformin been on it about 5 wks nows slowly worked up to 3 tablets a day 1500mg in total... noticed my afs come realy heavy since being on it so i guess its taking effect of some sort and lost a stone so far need to lose 3stone 7lbs now to then be put on clomid!!.

its so nice to chat to other ladies that have very similar experiences which helps alot when ttc.
im also taking b6 and soy to help strengthen ovulation and progestorne

would love a bfp this month for my birthday on the 27th sept

good luck ladies fx our journey is short and we get our bfps soon xxx

 

[sianyld]

hi ladies i have pcos too and seem to have ovulation issues as progestorne levels seem low on blood tests so im on metformin been on it about 5 wks nows slowly worked up to 3 tablets a day 1500mg in total... noticed my afs come realy heavy since being on it so i guess its taking effect of some sort and lost a stone so far need to lose 3stone 7lbs now to then be put on clomid!!.

its so nice to chat to other ladies that have very similar experiences which helps alot when ttc.
im also taking b6 and soy to help strengthen ovulation and progestorne

would love a bfp this month for my birthday on the 27th sept

good luck ladies fx our journey is short and we get our bfps soon xxx

hey shell,
there are loads of us with pcos! aren't there!! Just wanted to say sorry for ur previous loss hun.
and i hope u get s lovely BFP as a b'day prezzie this month xxx

 

[xshell79]

thankyou xx

and yes its suprising how many ladies have pcos, just a shame it effects fertility its hard enuff ttc on its own without and more hurdles along the way.... all worth it in the end thow

do u chart at all sianyld?

 

[sianyld]

thankyou xx

and yes its suprising how many ladies have pcos, just a shame it effects fertility its hard enuff ttc on its own without and more hurdles along the way.... all worth it in the end thow

do u chart at all sianyld?

just sent u a visitor message hun, hope u dnt mind xxx

 

[sazikins91]

well done with weight loss so far. i need to lose about 4 stone to be oh a normal (ish) weight. i have just piled it one over the years...might be using PCOS as an excuse a bit too often heard metformin helps with weight loss? it's just so much harder for us ladies and my old doctor used to look and treat me like some sort of fat slob that didn't do anything

 

[sianyld]

aww dr's r so mean sumtimes! they havent really said much about my weight at all really! i am overweight but not majorly! trying to lose a bit to make myself feel better! and hope it will help ttc!

Hope ur wait isn't too long!xxx

 

[sazikins91]

thanks hun. i know TTC is a good motivater but i think i have got myself stuck in a rut. bought slendertone belt and going local gym soon so they may help me out but eating wise im either eating junk all the time or not eating...need to find right balance...weight watchers is looking appealing. wish i could just wake up one morning and look fantastic..i can dream lol xx