Metformin & PCOS

[krissie328]

Welcome ByHisGrace and Loveorleaveme...

Unfortunately I did not have success alone on Metformin but I believe it has helped me finally overcome my 8 year struggle to conceive.

Aein- How are you doing hun? I think about you often and pray you get your heart's desire soon.

 

[ByHisGrace08]

Good Morning Ladies!

So my appt. went ok I got a RX for Metformin and started it last night. The Dr. I really don't care for (see journal for that experience)
but he gave me what I wanted so that was good. Just curious he is starting me on 500mg once a day for two weeks then 500mg twice a day for two months and then I have another appt. Does that sound right? I was thinking kinda high...

Blessings & Babydust,

 

[Loveorleaveme]

Good Morning Ladies!

So my appt. went ok I got a RX for Metformin and started it last night. The Dr. I really don't care for (see journal for that experience)
but he gave me what I wanted so that was good. Just curious he is starting me on 500mg once a day for two weeks then 500mg twice a day for two months and then I have another appt. Does that sound right? I was thinking kinda high...

Blessings & Babydust,

That is a good dose to start on. I was started on 500mg twice a day and had some pretty yucky SE. I go back to the dr on the 18th and probably going to see if i can get a higher dose of the met. Good luck to you!!!

 

[StayHopeful]

That sounds like a decent dosage plan, I think that's around what I took. Are you taking the extended release version of Metformin?

 

[Bunny_Boo]

Welcome guys!

Just wanted to share my experience of metformin as it's a positive one. I became pregnant after just over 5 months on metformin and managed to have a few natural periods on it when I would never get them before. I now have a 9 week old son. Good luck and we are here to help and answer any questions!

 

[Aein]

Byhis grace, its a great dose dear, same was I in start and by this way your body will be habitual of Metformin ... and try to take it with meal so you will be far from so many side effects, good luck dear

Stayhopeful ... wooow you are just near and your lil one will be here soon ISA .... WAITING

Krissie .... nt feeling good ,speechless to say anything, now i know the path, i want to to take first step but its looking hard, dont know wt DH thinking, he is totally engage with work but what about US ... where time is going :S

m just thinking myself should my body will react good after entering in 35 .., should i wait more :S m not in obesity nor overweight, so what i do...should i keep quite and sit in a corner silently :/

 

[hippiekinz]

Welcome all!

I conceived using Metformin ER (Extended Release) only as well. I was dx with PCOS & IR (Insulin Resistant) Aug 2012.

Started at 500mg and then up'd to 1000mg then 2000mg. It took near 8 months for DH & I to finally conceive and it happened on the one month we weren't stressing and trying so hard.

If the Metformin is upsetting your stomach ask for the Extended Release form. That's what i've been taking and had no side effects

 

[ByHisGrace08]

I am not sure if it is extended realease Ill have to check

 

[babyjla]

HI LADIES!!!

I am so excited to see most of you have either conceived or had your little ones!! CONGRATS to all of you!

Its been FOREVER since I've been on here...I've been taking a lot of time for myself & just enjoying life & being with my hubby. We finally hit a truly happy spot with not ttc, & we have ridden it as far as that ride will go. Needless to say, we're back at it again! But this time I think we're a little better educated & we have a great FS! We went in the end of last month & seen a specialist. we had a comprehensive u/s done, blood work for days, & an hsg. My u/s was great, everything looked good. Normal uterus shape, Great number of follies on each side, ect. My hsg also was great, my tubes are clear! Woot woot! Most of my blood work is back, but we're still waiting on a few things to come in before we go back in for our follow up consultation. The FS did mention UNEXPLAINED infertility, & that scares me. She said that judging by my u/s, I don't have pcos. Also, judging by the blood work she already has back, I don't have pcos... BUT there is one blood test we are waiting on to determine if I do or do not have pcos. (& OF COURSE, I cant remember what test that is lol) Anyways, I haven't been on Metformin for a while, & I hadn't noticed any big changes when I came off the Met. I didn't gain any of the weight back, & everything has been the same ol same ol. So anyways, I was just skimming past & seen a link to bnb & thought I'd stop by to say hello! I'm so glad to see all of you are doing so wonderful!!

 

[StayHopeful]

Babyj, my infertility was unexplained too. I have PCOS and don't ovulate regularly, but since we did several cycles of ovulation induction and it didn't work they considered me unexplained. It can be frustrating to hear, but it doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of things that will work.

AFM, DS was born on Monday! He decided to surprise us a few weeks early, but he's doing great.

 

[krissie328]

Baby- I am so glad to hear things have been going good for you. I hope your FS is the one able to help you guys!!

StayHopeful- Congrats on the birth of your little boy!

 

[missnicole12]

I noticed this was a little bit of an older thread but I was also wondering if I could join. I am 26 I was diagnosed with PCOS at 17/18 and dh & I are trying to concievd our first. We our on our first round of provera and 500mg of metformin (my first full week) I havent had to many bad sideffects thankfully but we are very hopeful that this will work for us!

 

[StayHopeful]

Welcome, missnicole! FX that metformin helps!

 

[SweetMel]

Babyj, it is so good to hear from you. I hope that all of your testing leads to good results.

StayHopeful, congratulations on the birth of your son.

Welcome new ladies.

I don't have any good advice on metformin. Met failed me but I'm happy that it has worked for some of you. I'm not convinced that I have pcos either. My ovaries look good and don't look like pcos ovaries. Oh well. The world may never know what my problem is.

 

[lichongchai]

Can anyone tell me how to upload a pic?

 

[krissie328]

The only way I know how to post a picture is to Go Advanced and then attach it using the paperclip symbol.

 

[ByHisGrace08]

Hello Ladies! Just wanted to pop in and say I think the metformin is working for me! I got my first period on my own in 11 years! (For ten years I was on birth control. In July 13 tossed out birth control and been using Provera to induce periods) It was light/medium and a little short but a period! I had a break out of acne and cramping in my ovary area! I was going to track my BBT temp but due to late nights at the Ambulance garage and going away for a ladies conf. it turned out to be impossible!! I am praying the Metformin brings on another period! Right now I am at 1000mg!!! I am on CD 10! So excited something positive has happened in this TTC Journey!

Blessings,

 

[krissie328]

ByHisGrace- that is very exciting. That definitely seems promising.

 

[ByHisGrace08]

Yes it is!! Life has been pretty crazy for us lately I was starting to doubt if this was our time to have a child but then I got my period and with it came such a peace and renewed excitement so I know it was God saying trust in Him not others doubts!

 

[SarahLou372]

Hi ladies can join this topic?

I know it's a old topic but I need some help or hope with metformin please??