Metformin club

[wannabemummyb]

I'm on met too, been taking it since feb, lost some weight which is good.
I found it encouraging to read the thread and see how many of the original crew that are now expecting. Made me feel hopeful x

 

[Maurie]

I have been on Metformin for about 2 weeks.
I only noticed one side effect until now. Diarrhea (sorry ) Its pretty uncomfortable but hopefully will be worth it in the end.

My question is, I had some mid-cycle spotting today. . . I have NEVER spotted mid cycle. Has anyone ever had this due to the medication?

 

[MrS. MaBrEy]

i didnt have midcycle spotting but i will tell you that i have been on the met. for almost 8 weeks now and the side effects only go away if i dont eat any carbs. something worth trying if it is really bothering you. also witchhazel pads and baby wipes!

 

[court.]

Hi ladies just wondering if I could join ?

I was just diagnosed with PCOS and started Metformin. I started with 500mg for 2 days and felt nothing from it so I am now at 1000mg. I have been on it for 9 days and for the first time had somewhat EWCM ( hoping I did ovulate ).

I was wondering how long you were on Metformin before you were pregnant?
When did you get your first period ?

 

[redpop]

I am 9 weeks pregnant and got pregnant on Metformin alone. I was taking it already for my period but after two months of trying I got pregnant. Hang in there. I TTCed by having intercourse 2-3 times every week to cover my bases. Worked for this PCOS girl so I'm sure I'm not the only one.

 

[redpop]

Forgot to mention, I was taken off Metformin as soon as I was pregnant. I was told that Metformin is helpful for sme women during pregnancy but since I'm on the thinner side for PCOS it could cause more harm than good for my pregnancy. Miss being on the meds though because it really controlled my weight which is not enormous now but big for what I'm used to in myself.

 

[Maurie]

Redpop Congrats!
How wonderful!
your post makes me excited
I am also on the thinner side. Not super skinny but not overweight. I also do not have PCOS however Doc put me on metformin to help TTC. We are currently "unexplained" if this doesn't work then we will dive into more tests.

Your update gives me so much hope for this month, our first month on met. I think I just Ovulated I had EWCM on Wednesday (CD 11) . It is a little early compared to other months I usually ovulate on CD 18 with EWCM a couple days before. So I think the meds are taking effect!!!!
My fingers are crossed for this month.

Wishing you a Happy Healthy 9 months

 

[Impatient TTC]

Having not ovulated since like December, it's looking like I have this month, and if that's the case (trying not to get too excited too soon!) then that's thanks to the metformin I think. I'm slim (not skinny but not overweight) with pcos and have been on met since April (500mg) but doc recently (3 weeks ago) upped my dose to 1000mg. Yay for metformin!

 

[court.]

I am 9 weeks pregnant and got pregnant on Metformin alone. I was taking it already for my period but after two months of trying I got pregnant. Hang in there. I TTCed by having intercourse 2-3 times every week to cover my bases. Worked for this PCOS girl so I'm sure I'm not the only one.

When you were in the 2ww did you find you had ALOT more CM then usual? I'm not sure if it's the Metformin or I could actually be pregnant.I'm 7DPO and have had ALOT of cm , almost feels like I've pee'd my pants sometimes ( sorry TMI )

Congrats by the way !!!!

 

[redpop]

Maurie, thank you and good luck to you. You seem to be very well informed about your cycle so I am sure you will conceive sooner than later. Having PCOS, my cycles (even with Metformin) are irregular so tracking ovulation would be near impossible. That said, I got my BFP after two months of unprotected sex without tracking ovulation etc so you are way ahead of the game. Please keep us posted of your progress!

 

[redpop]

Court., to be honest I didn't track CM or anything since my cycles are a mess but they are better than what they would be normally if I didn't take Metformin. Without Metformin I could have 2-4 cycles a year at random times. Last year on Met I have 6 cycles during the year and irregular but slightly more normal intervals. What worked for me was 500 mgs of Metformin every morning and evening. I've been on the meds for over a year but I was having protected sex until two months before I got pregnant. The first signs of pregnancy were painful growing breasts, a bloated feeling, extreme hunger, and a positive pregnancy test. Good luck to you. Hope you have the success that I did.

 

[Danielle_jone]

Hey girls. Started on met not too long ago. But I need some motivation to take it 3 times a day!!! Someone give my butt a kick lol. I find it so much easier on my tummy now so I guess I just need a good pep talk or some inspiration
I don't have cysts and am not overweight but I want having regular periods at all. Doc put me on it to help with that and ovulation.

 

[Maurie]

Redpop,
Thank you for your input It is very nice to see the progress of someone who took the road I am on. I was reading over your posts and in the one to me it said you were only DTD 2 months before you BFP, the other said you DTD until 2 months before. Just checking to see if there was a typo

Danielle_jone, I am terrible at taking medicine as well. Maybe talk to your doc about taking it once a day, this is much easier for me to remember...never know until you try.

It is interesting how we are all on the same meds but in a different way. I am taking 1500mg/day but I am to take them all at night. Doc had me build up to this dose but I can take them all at the same time.

I am crossing my fingers for this month. I am entering my TWW but DH keeps asking if I am pregnant.... Way too early to tell. I am trying to not get my hopes up this month, its easier when it doesn't happen.

 

[redpop]

Maurie, sorry for the confusion. I have been on Metformin for over a year to try to regulate my period and as a therapy for PCOS but I was not TTC and I was using protection while DTD--condoms etc. I stopped using any forms of birth control and started TTC in March and got my BFP in May. Hope that helps.

 

[court.]

Tested 10dpo,11dpo and 12 dpo all neg so far.
Thinking I may be out this cycle but hopefully will get my period anyways, atleast Metformin will show signs of working!

 

[court.]

Did you ladies get pregnant on Metformin alone?
How long did it take?

 

[Maurie]

Redpop, Thank you for the clarification How is it going? Did you have to get off Met or are you to stay on it through your first trimester?

Court, I have not gotten my BFP. I am in the TWW phase now (being very impatient)
I honestly dont know if I am out this month.... time will tell.

 

[wantanerd]

I have heard of many women getting pregnant off of metformin alone but I don't know the time frames. Metformin is just one of the drugs I am on hoping to get a BFP in the near future.

 

[court.]

Well AF didn't show today but this is my first period I would be getting from Metformin. I could just be late... as usual!

 

[redpop]

Maurie, I was told that since I was quite thin before pregnancy I had to get off Metformin as soon as I found out I was pregnant. My OB says that for overweight, obese, and diabetic women, staying on during pregnancy is the right choice because the benefits to the mother way outweigh the risks to the baby. I didn't want to get off because it helps keep me super slim--I've gained 10-12 pounds and am considered of normal weight but to me I feel a little chubby. I turn 11 weeks tomorrow and am very excited that I am getting closer and closer to trimester 2! Keep me updated regarding your progress and I wish you nothing but success!