PCOS Club!

[jennievictora]

is anyone else on metformin finding it does nothing for them?

 

[MariaF]

is anyone else on metformin finding it does nothing for them?

ME!! Been on it for about 10 months now. 1500mg a day. Not lost a pound.

Although it's hard to say really....I took Clomid for 5 months and it worked in 4 of them. They do say Clomid works better with Metformin so may be it wouldn't have worked without the Met

Ive also heard that sometimes Met takes a year to start working so Im waiting for June 2011

 

[cranberry987]

Me. Lost no weight and even with 100mg clomid isn't ov...

 

[HappyBunnyAB]

I am on 2000 mg a day. I've lost a total of 20 lbs. I've been on it since April 2010.

 

[jennievictora]

im losing a bt of weight but its more down to exercising and being helathy tbh rathere than the metformin hmmm feel bit down now just want my cloimid

 

[Miss Jennifer]

Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jennifer, I am TTC #1 and was diagnosed with PCOS in September. I've done three stimulated cycles so far using Follistim injections and a trigger shot. This last cycle I also added Luveris and Ganerelix. My first stimulated cycle we tried natural relations, second and third IUIs. I am currently 5dpo in the 2ww of our third cycle. The worst part is, I am one month ON, then one month OFF because of ovarian hyperstimulation.

Praying for a bfp and happy to have found this group

 

[Ren78]

Hi Jennifer and welcome........I am also new here and MARIAF will tell you how many stupid questions I ask.........I have to say I tried metaformin for a few months and didnt lose weight if anything, the side effects are awful..........sickness nausea dizzyness etc etc...surely thats y people lose weight coz they cant keep anything down.......also metaformin is for people that are diabetic...why they ask patience ttc to take this is beyond my understanding........i know all of you have been or will be taking metaformin with clomid....but i have been totally discharged from the gynaes now saying there is nothng more we can do for you as everything is normal and ok. yes i had tiny cysts on my ovaries and i had the od last wed...still bit sore but getting there. finished bleeding yesterday so will start doing the opk from friday onwards....
BUT why have i not been asked to go on clomid or metaformin??? is this something my gp will prescribe to me....i will contact them soon as i am awaiting on the operation biopsy lab results to come back.......i dont know what i am suppose to do from here...i bought 50 ov kits and preg kits from ebay so doing my own research and with the support of you ladies, i have learnt alot.........BUT BUT BUT WHERE HOW WHEN WHAT WHO!!! Im still not sure who to turn to for help advise support

 

[SweetJennie]

Ren, a lot of women with pcos have an insulin resistance and the metformin can help with that and help to restore regular cycles. It works miracles for me.

 

[MariaF]

Ren - I think you definitely need to raise it with your GP. No one should feel alone while they ttc. Your GP should explain to you what support is available.

Your FS should have explained to you why they are not giving you Metformin and Clomid. Mine told me they will monitor my cycles for the next 2-3 months and see if I start ovulating on my own without the clomid after the OD.

If not - they will put me back on Clomid.

So you should definitely go back to your GP and ask all those questions. I know my GP gave me Metformin but it was based on the FS recommendation

 

[cranberry987]

Miss Jennifer, How have you found the IUI? Im about to start injectables as the Clomid aint working and not sure whether to go for IUI or just see how I go. Its a lot of money to pay for just the injectables and Id rather fork out a bit more if the IUI gives it more chance of working.

Also, Ive just had a letter about my CD12 Ultrasound last week. They say I had 2x8mm follicles and some 5mm on EACH ovary. Is this a PCOS thing? Not sure if these are cysts or what. I was under the impression that one side was dominant each month.

Edit - its the clomid which makes you produce multiples, I assumed they would all be on one but seems not.

 

[Courtney1020]

Miss Jennifer, How have you found the IUI? Im about to start injectables as the Clomid aint working and not sure whether to go for IUI or just see how I go. Its a lot of money to pay for just the injectables and Id rather fork out a bit more if the IUI gives it more chance of working.

Also, Ive just had a letter about my CD12 Ultrasound last week. They say I had 2x8mm follicles and some 5mm on EACH ovary. Is this a PCOS thing? Not sure if these are cysts or what. I was under the impression that one side was dominant each month.

Edit - its the clomid which makes you produce multiples, I assumed they would all be on one but seems not.

Hi Cranberry. I'm not sure if I was around when you came along but thought I would say hello and give you a little bit of insight about IUI and injections.

I have had quite a bit of experience with Clomid (9 cycles alone + 2 cycles w/ injections). Clomid can cause multiple follicles to develop, however, many of these will not grow enough to mature without the injections. I assume that is why you have been put on the injections. When do you start these?

As far as dominant ovaries go, generally there is one, but sometimes both ovaries will release an egg (or two). Many of the follicles that you have will stall out and reabsorb once the dominant ovary kicks in. Although, sometimes they may not stall out and may not release an egg. At this point, they become a cyst. If you are doing Clomid and/or injections, your FS or GP should be checking at the beginning of each cycle to see if you have developed cysts from the previous cycle before continuing on with the next round of medication.

Now about the IUI. From personal experience, I would suggest that you do it. It may cost you a bit more money, but it can bypass almost any issue there may be with DH's sperm. And no matter if his sperm is fine, it still increases your chance of conceiving since the sperm is that much closer to the egg and you know it is there waiting.

 

[cranberry987]

Thanks for that. I'm not coping v well on clomid tbh and as it's not making me ov I'm leaning towered going with just injectables. We don't have any issues with the sa so I rly can't decide on the iui.

 

[Courtney1020]

Thanks for that. I'm not coping v well on clomid tbh and as it's not making me ov I'm leaning towered going with just injectables. We don't have any issues with the sa so I rly can't decide on the iui.

So will you be doing injections and Clomid, or just the injections? I see that you said you were leaning towards just injections, but I was curious if they would have you start off with Clomid and then start injections the same night as your last Clomid pill. Do you know what injection you would be taking? And what issues are you having with the Clomid?

Also, have you been tested for semen antibodies? We were never tested, but were told after the successful IUI that it was a possibility that, that was also an issue for us.

Oh and congrats on not having any SA issues That must have been a huge relief for you.

 

[cranberry987]

I've been rly depressed this cycle from cd7 to 14, more than just Weepy. I've just got better from being off work long term with depression so I'm
Just not going to risk going back there. Did two cycles at 100mg and the first was hard but manageable. If they can tell me that 150mg or clomid+injectables will make me ov then I'll do it, but I doubt they can tell me that so I'm just not going to put myself through it any more

Not sure what brand it'll be but it's just fsh injectables with a hcg trigger I'll be having

We've not been tested for antibodies no, I think the asumption is that as my
Problem is ovulation need to get that sorted first then see where we are from there.

 

[Courtney1020]

I'm sorry to hear you have been depressed hun Ttc takes it's toll on you. I don't know how many times I got depressed throughout the 3 years of trying. But each time, DH helped me get through it and we kept up our hopes. Your time will come dear.

If you have any questions about the IUI procedure or injections, just send me a personal message and I will do everything I can to help.

 

[ksp]

Hi All, I just joined the forum today for the first time. I was glad to see that there is PCOS gang! I have been TTC since Dec 2010. I know this is not too long but since Dec I have only had my period once . I have had a tough year and I think my stress is impacting my periods so they are more irregular than usual!!

My Dr has referred me to a specialist but I am well aware of the huge lists. She cannot prescribe me clomid as it has to be the hospital who does. anyway in the mean time I am looking at accupucture.

Any advise welcome!! xxxxx

 

[cranberry987]

Hiya

Are you in metformin? Gps can prescribe that and it can help some women with pcos

 

[SweetJennie]

So I found out today that it looks like IVF and possibly ICSI are our only options. OH doesn't have enough sperm for IUI and his motility is low. I will be seeing a fertility specialit in 3 months or so. I'm so heartbroken right now. I can't stop crying. I have no idea where I am coming up with the 10K for IVF and it isn't something even offered in my province so I would have to travel outside of Newfoundland. I'm just so lost.

 

[wannabemummyb]

Hi All, I just joined the forum today for the first time. I was glad to see that there is PCOS gang! I have been TTC since Dec 2010. I know this is not too long but since Dec I have only had my period once . I have had a tough year and I think my stress is impacting my periods so they are more irregular than usual!!

My Dr has referred me to a specialist but I am well aware of the huge lists. She cannot prescribe me clomid as it has to be the hospital who does. anyway in the mean time I am looking at accupucture.

Any advise welcome!! xxxxx

Our stories are pretty similar, I was put on metofrmin which is said to help. Have you been prescribed this?

I have my first appointment with specialist on friday so will let you know what they say then

 

[wannabemummyb]

So I found out today that it looks like IVF and possibly ICSI are our only options. OH doesn't have enough sperm for IUI and his motility is low. I will be seeing a fertility specialit in 3 months or so. I'm so heartbroken right now. I can't stop crying. I have no idea where I am coming up with the 10K for IVF and it isn't something even offered in my province so I would have to travel outside of Newfoundland. I'm just so lost.

Sorry to hear that Fx that the FS appointment goes well.