Metformin & PCOS

[Isobel345]

I just took my first dose last night- are you ladies skipping any days? I guess I'm asking because I have heard it can mess up the first couple cycles, and then it normalizes. My husband is taking a vacation this month and I'm worried I'll ovulate AFTER it's over. Thank you for sharing the benefits you've had so far! I have a lot of anxiety so maybe it'll calm everything down. Everyone reading this thread gets all my warm wishes for smooth sailing and bfp magic dust!

Much affection! Xoxo

 

[krissie328]

I started off taking 1000 mg 3 times a day and hour or so before I eat. My cycles are so messed up I didn't figure it mattered. I also started temping so I am hoping to watch that. although I am unsure how reliable that is as I get up a lot at night and sometimes leave the window open. But I am trying it for now.

 

[Isobel345]

Thanks for letting me know! I'm starting at 750 just before bedtime as I heard it can help you sleep. I didn't want to start with a high dose because my cycles were perfect until January. Ovulated on day 14 or 15, 29 day cycle. Now I'm on cycle day 36 and frustrated as all hell. You've given me hope with your responses! Thanks again for everything.

 

[krissie328]

Hey ladies... anything new happening?

I have been sick for the last few days and am now starting to feel better. I took a hpt this morning and it was a bfn. I am hoping at hurries and shows up I am ready to start a new cycle.

I am planning to continue with my current supplements and 50 g of Clomid this time.

 

[StayHopeful]

It's been quiet on here! I've had a rough day, I got AF yesterday so I was super excited to start my IVF injections today, but my baseline ultrasound showed a small cyst. So I'm on BCP for 2 weeks to hopefully make it go away, then I go back in for another ultrasound and hopefully I can start the injections after that.

 

[Aein]

Hey,

how are you all dears??
i'm here after a long long time ... dun know wt was discussed in previous post

here in Karachi, i visit my sister's gynea, one famous name of city.. she advised me for Laproscopy ...

please suggest me what i do??
when it can be done, is it long procedure or not?
bed rest needed or what ... please please suggest me

 

[babyjla]

Hey ladies!

Question... What is inositol? & what is it supposed to do??? I'm willing to try anything!

Stayhopeful, sorry to hear about the cyst! Fx'd you can start injections soon!!!

Aein, I'm not sure but I think I'd take the advice of the doc. Did they give you any specifics on the procedure?

Afm, I'm about 3 weeks into my cycle...not sure the exact cd. Its something like 20ish lol. I either just ovulated or will be soon. I took 100mg of Clomid this round. This is our last round before my endo appt in 3 weeks. So we'll see. It would be nice if I got preggo this round, but I dont have much faith in the Clomid & Met anymore so I'm just looking forward to what will come with the endo appt. How is everyone else doing? JL, Bunny, Hippie, how are the pregnancies going??????

 

[hippiekinz]

Hey Baby,

I'm doing pretty good, I went in for my 12 week scan last Monday and we got to see our little one. I was so happy to see everything was ok, i've been worried like crazy. The 12 week NT test was done as well and i got my test results back and everything looked good I go back this Thursday for my N2 appointment/exam/check up.
I'm currently 13 weeks 5 days and just loving every moment. I keep getting these fluttering feelings and i think it's baby because gas bubbles don't feel like this. I can't wait to feel movement in a few weeks and my gender scan at 20 weeks. Were dying to know if it's a boy or girl.

I hope you ladies are doing well and get your soon

 

[krissie328]

Baby- inositol is suppose to work similar to metformin and cause ovulation. It also helps with weight loss, depression, anxiety and blood sugar. I decided to try it because after eight months on met I wasn't seeing results and studies have shown it is more effective.

 

[Isobel345]

So far my experiences with inositol have been really good-

"Younger style" period (2 heavy flow days and two medium days; in my mid thirties my period had started to lighten a lot and now I've gone back to my twenties type of menstruation)

Softer skin

Better sleep

Less anxiety

Less issues with the keratosis pilaris on the back of my arms

Less problems with my hypoglycemia

I feel much more zen. Here's hoping that continued use will bring my period length back to textbook ranges (28 instead of 35)...

I take 750 mg capsule each night before bed.

 

[Bunny_Boo]

Hi guys,

Hope everyone is well Had my 12 week scan last wednesday and was put back a few days so I'm 14 weeks 1 day today. Scan went great, really enjoyed it. Booked a private 16 week gender scan for July 7 and have my 20 week scan on 8 August.

I have my fingers crossed for everyone, you guys deserve the very best!

 

[babyjla]

Hippie, that's fantastic! I'm so glad to hear everything is going well! What do ya'll want??? Boy or girl ?! *hugs*

Krissie, how long have you been taking it? Have you noticed any changes? Do you take it along with the Metformin? Where do you get it? Sorry for all the questions!!!

Isobel, THANKS! Where do you buy it from? I never hear about this stuff unless its from ladies on bnb! My doctors suck lol.

Bunny, that's so exciting!!!! SO happy for you! Glad everything is going well for you to!!! What do you hope to have?

Has anyone heard from JL?!

 

[hippiekinz]

Bunny- Were really close!!! I was 3 days off so instead of being 14 weeks 3 days today, i'm 14 weeks since it was only a 3 day difference they didn't change it. I wonder how much it is here for a private ultrasound, it's killing not to know the gender.

Baby- Were hoping for a girl. MIL has two boy grandchildren, so a girl would be nice This will be 1st parents 1st grandchild and my mom is hoping girl too.

 

[Isobel345]

I get mine from Amazon! I picked the company with good reviews and it's called Jarrow I think. If you Google 'inositol soulcysters' it might bring up threads where women had good experiences with their pcos symptoms. That's how I first fell down the rabbit hole, so to speak. Good luck!

To all the inspiring bfp stories here, Happy and Healthy Nine Months!

 

[Bunny_Boo]

We're hoping for a boy but I think it's a girl and I'm actually getting used to the idea of a girl so I'd be happy either way

I was put back three days which made week 13 extra long My due date has changed from 14 December to the 17 - just as long as it doesnt come along on christmas!!

I got my scan half price at £37.50 for the gender scan as it's a brand new clinic and they are only open two days and trying to get new clients. Might take advantage of the sale and get a couple more booked for around 30 weeks

 

[krissie328]

Yea I found my information on Soulcysters as well. I have noticed my anxiety and depression is less severe. I still have not started a new cycle but I am not surprised with all my stress and switching around pills.

I was trying to take them both together, however, my metformin changed manufactures and the taste is so bad I almost throw up every time I take it so I haven't for a few weeks.

 

[hippiekinz]

We're hoping for a boy but I think it's a girl and I'm actually getting used to the idea of a girl so I'd be happy either way

I was put back three days which made week 13 extra long My due date has changed from 14 December to the 17 - just as long as it doesnt come along on christmas!!

I got my scan half price at £37.50 for the gender scan as it's a brand new clinic and they are only open two days and trying to get new clients. Might take advantage of the sale and get a couple more booked for around 30 weeks

Yea my EDD was Dec 19, but it was moved to Dec 16, but they want to keep Dec 19 - so I might be early. And yes, as long as it's before Christmas, i'll be happy!!

I went in for another revisit exam and everything was fine. We got to actually hear the baby's heartbeat and it was so amazing. I'm going back when I'm 18 weeks for more blood work and another revisit exam. I might look around here and see how much a private ultrasound would be. I want to know the gender so bad!!!

 

[JL1363]

Hi Ladies,

Sorry I've been MIA, life has been way too busy! I'm so glad to hear all you ladies are doing well!!

Hippie and Bunny - I'm so glad to hear your scans were good and everything is going well! Seeing the baby and hearing the heartbeat is always so magical I'm excited for you two to find out the gender of your little ones!!

Krissie and Isobel - That's wonderful that inositol is helping! I've got my fx that you will see your bfp soon!!

Baby - How are you feeling about your upcoming appt? Hopefully this last cycle of clomid will do the trick and you won't need the specialist after all!!

Stayhopeful - I'm so sorry to hear about your cyst Fx the BCP will take care of the cyst and you'll be able to start your injections asap

Aein - I'm so sorry, I don't really know much about laproscopy except that it's often used to check for endometriosis. I agree with Baby and would listen to the doctors advice. How much longer are you in Karachi for?

Afm - I'm doing really well. I've been feeling the baby move for about the past week and it's been really amazing I had my 19 week anatomy scan just over a week ago and everything looks perfect! We also found out that we're having a little boy!!!!! We are THRILLED and couldn't be happier My mom came to visit this past weekend and helped us paint nursey baby blue - I know it's such a typical color, but it's so cute that I can't help but love it - it looks like the color of the sky

to all you ladies waiting on your bfp!!!

 

[StayHopeful]

Congrats, JL! A boy is so exciting!

And hippiekinz and bunny, glad things are going well for you too!

 

[markswife10]

Congrats JL!!!

Glad things are going well for you Bunny and Hippie

AFM, I had my 11w4d scan the day before yesterday It was SO amazing to see the LO moving around in there I can scarcely believe I am almost in the second trimester!! Such a huge milestone!

Still cheering all of the rest of you on!!!!