PCOS Club!

[MariaF]

Yipppieee! So happy you are back to ttc again

Me and bean are sending you lots of

Yellowyamyam - that doctor sounds totally incompetent! Us girl take Metformin to address hormonal imbalance which leads to excess weight, acne, no ovulation, dark hairs, etc. we take it to cure the cause of all of these things - not just one of them effects! Makes my blood boil

Im on 1500mg a day but mine is an extended relief one so i never had any problems taking it.

 

[wantanerd]

My ob (whom we got rid of after her comments) never read my file and assumed I was on metformin only for TTC. I have been on it since I was 17 to counter the effects of PCOS. We have a new doctor for our next appt on the 13th. I hope he isn't a know it all moron like the previous two.

 

[dodgercpkl]

Yeah I'm pretty thankful that my OB and endocrinologist are pretty tight and that my OB is familiar with PCOS and metformin as a treatment of it. My endo told me to stay on it until I started breastfeeding basically and my OB was more then ok with that.

I'm so sorry you had to deal with an idiot of a doctor.

 

[Mrs.Stinski]

My husband and I are just getting back to TTC, we took a few months off after the MC. I see my new FS on Thursday and am sure excited about it!! My last doctor was really discouraging because of my weight (which I understand why that can be an issue but to tell me you only gave me clomid because you really didnt think it would work!!! Seriously!!) I am trying to think positively and just be excited about what all kinds of new info I can find out since he specializes in PCOS. I am glad to be back posting here, I really enjoy being able to read about other peoples journey that are much like mine. Makes me not feel alone in this battle!!

 

[wantanerd]

I finally had to go to the head nurse of the ob clinic to get her to consult with my ER and PCOS specialist. So hopefully now in my treatment plan it will say I should stay on metformin. I will anyway since I know there is no threat to the baby to stay on it and I will prevent gestational diabetes.

 

[dodgercpkl]

My husband and I are just getting back to TTC, we took a few months off after the MC. I see my new FS on Thursday and am sure excited about it!! My last doctor was really discouraging because of my weight (which I understand why that can be an issue but to tell me you only gave me clomid because you really didnt think it would work!!! Seriously!!) I am trying to think positively and just be excited about what all kinds of new info I can find out since he specializes in PCOS. I am glad to be back posting here, I really enjoy being able to read about other peoples journey that are much like mine. Makes me not feel alone in this battle!!

Ugh. I hate doctors like that! I was so glad when I found my OB because she just looked at all angles and concentrated more on getting me healthy so that any pregnancy I had would be a healthy one. And I loved that she listened to my symptoms and without even having done a test yet, figured that I had a better then average change of having PCOS. I hope the new FS is a great one for you and can get you to a sticky BFP!

I finally had to go to the head nurse of the ob clinic to get her to consult with my ER and PCOS specialist. So hopefully now in my treatment plan it will say I should stay on metformin. I will anyway since I know there is no threat to the baby to stay on it and I will prevent gestational diabetes.

Good! It's nice too that Metformin is such an inexpensive pill. I think I pay $4 for a 1 month supply? That's like next to nothing. My endo actually quoted studies done in Africa from the 1970's where ladies there were on it for diabetes and could NOT go off of it and that those kids are now my age and no harmful affects noted.

 

[hopefulbaby]

Hi Ladies,

Recently my obgyn says I have PCOS I haven't had a normal period since stopping birth control pills 11 months ago. Now I spot for 1-2 days and by day 3 it's over. I've only spotted twice in the last 11 months and he says the only thing that will fix it is going back on birth control. I don't belive him, for one - he sent me to get an HSG and didn't give me a blood pregnancy test. I had to find out from the HSG receptionist that it was nessicary to take one since it has been a long while since I got an actual "real" period and not spots. Grrrrrr.... So I had to take another day off work to see my family Dr to get a slip to take to the blood testing clinic. My obgyn only saw me twice - the first appointment he wouldn't do a pap and told me to go back to my family Dr for that, even though he checked me out down there and said I "look normal" and sent me to get an altrasound and vaginal altrasound.... appointment no. 2 he said my altrasound came back normal and then basically said "based off your signs you have PCOS"..... I'm starting to wonder if he has NO CLUE what he is even doing. I'm beyond frustrated. I'm going to see if my family Dr can send me to a new obgyn if I ever have to see him again. I'm hoping that I don't and the fertility clinic can figure out what the issue is....

 

[HoneyWright]

It's such a lottery with pcos isn't it, completely depends if your dr has even heard of it or which medical journal they decide to read! Good luck to all of you especially those who have been recently diagnosed.

Only started on metformin today 1 tablet and 3 trips to the loo, oh the joys

 

[yellowyamyam]

Honey - When do you take your Metformin? It is best to take it after the last meal of the day or before you sleep to ease the effect. I suffered with the 'loo trips' when I started Metformin because I was told to take it in the morning! Then another doctor told me to take it at night and it helped lots! When the effect takes on, it is usually when I get up in the morning and nothing after.

I have GP appointment tomorrow to get a referral to see the Fertility Specialist again. Hopefully the queue isn't too long. Last year I had to wait for 3 months!!!

I still have Clomid tablets from before; do you think it is ok for me to start taking them without consultation? I briefly asked the OB when I was in the hospital for miscarriage and she said its best to take it under consultation by FS because they need to look at my ovaries? Any ideas anyone? I conceived with 100mg Clomid day 2-6 in Sept without anyone observing my ovaries...

 

[Mrs.B.]

I dont get checked, I was given 3 months worth and told to come back after, but I'm on 50 mg

 

[wantanerd]

When I was on clomid, I was given three months supply at a time with not monitoring.

 

[hopefulbaby]

Honey - it is definatly a lottery! lol

Yellow - good luck with getting a fertility specialist appintment soon! I hope you don't have to wait long. I had to wait 2 1/2 months for mine, now I'm counting down the days! A week and two days to go. I feel hopeful, knowing that we're seeing a fertility specialist now. Let me know how it goes for you?

One question for you all, what is metformin? How does it help with PCOS? Maybe I can ask my family Dr more about it when I see him on the 4th for the pre-HSG preg blood test. This morning I noticed hair I don't want for the first time ever and nearly died in the mirror. Thanks PCOS. lol Time to buy some hair removal cream :/

 

[Chiles]

hope every one had a happy new year!!!

 

[dodgercpkl]

Honey - it is definatly a lottery! lol

Yellow - good luck with getting a fertility specialist appintment soon! I hope you don't have to wait long. I had to wait 2 1/2 months for mine, now I'm counting down the days! A week and two days to go. I feel hopeful, knowing that we're seeing a fertility specialist now. Let me know how it goes for you?

One question for you all, what is metformin? How does it help with PCOS? Maybe I can ask my family Dr more about it when I see him on the 4th for the pre-HSG preg blood test. This morning I noticed hair I don't want for the first time ever and nearly died in the mirror. Thanks PCOS. lol Time to buy some hair removal cream :/

Metformin is a pill that is given to many ladies with PCOS because typically PCOS brings with it insulin resistance. Metformin helps to lower the insulin resistance and bring it back in line. It's actually a diabetic pill, but has been found to work well for PCOS for most ladies and as a side effect (like in my case) it can help cycles get back on track and so is also considered a help for fertility. While I love that side effect, I'm more concerned with the part that lowers the insulin resistance because I do NOT want to develop diabetes later in life and I was most definitely on that track before I found out about my PCOS. Oh also, I'm not sure if you are overweight or not, but I am, and I found the metformin also helped me considerably with my weight loss issues. Between that and a very changed diet, I have lost 52 pounds and am working on losing more.

 

[Becci_Boo86]

hi ladies, i'm on Metformin and i had my day 21 bloods taken on friday got the results today and they were an AMAZING 50.3. I know this is a defo Ovulation but what about being pregnant? could this be such a boost i could be?

xx

 

[hopefulbaby]

dodgercpkl - thanks!!

My gyno didn't mention anything about having insulin resistance to me. I'll double check with my family Dr Diabetes is not something to mess with! I feel like I could loose 20lbs, but my gyno says I'm at a healthy weight. 52 lbs!! Wow, that is amazing! Congrats

 

[LaurenTCanada]

Honey - it is definatly a lottery! lol

Yellow - good luck with getting a fertility specialist appintment soon! I hope you don't have to wait long. I had to wait 2 1/2 months for mine, now I'm counting down the days! A week and two days to go. I feel hopeful, knowing that we're seeing a fertility specialist now. Let me know how it goes for you?

One question for you all, what is metformin? How does it help with PCOS? Maybe I can ask my family Dr more about it when I see him on the 4th for the pre-HSG preg blood test. This morning I noticed hair I don't want for the first time ever and nearly died in the mirror. Thanks PCOS. lol Time to buy some hair removal cream :/

Metformin is a pill that is given to many ladies with PCOS because typically PCOS brings with it insulin resistance. Metformin helps to lower the insulin resistance and bring it back in line. It's actually a diabetic pill, but has been found to work well for PCOS for most ladies and as a side effect (like in my case) it can help cycles get back on track and so is also considered a help for fertility. While I love that side effect, I'm more concerned with the part that lowers the insulin resistance because I do NOT want to develop diabetes later in life and I was most definitely on that track before I found out about my PCOS. Oh also, I'm not sure if you are overweight or not, but I am, and I found the metformin also helped me considerably with my weight loss issues. Between that and a very changed diet, I have lost 52 pounds and am working on losing more.

Heya,

can you explain your diet to me? I am not hugely over weight, but the extra weight I carry is all in my middle area and I look like I am preggos even though I am not. I can't seem to lose that weight... metformin hasn't helped, exercise does nothing, and I cut down my portion sizes, but I don't know if I am eating the right foods still. I feel like my stomach is always going to be rock solid!! LOL

 

[wantanerd]

Usually its recommended to go on a low carb diet with Metformin. I went on it and lost over 50 pounds. It was the only diet I used that worked.

 

[dodgercpkl]

Heya,

can you explain your diet to me? I am not hugely over weight, but the extra weight I carry is all in my middle area and I look like I am preggos even though I am not. I can't seem to lose that weight... metformin hasn't helped, exercise does nothing, and I cut down my portion sizes, but I don't know if I am eating the right foods still. I feel like my stomach is always going to be rock solid!! LOL

I'm on the low GI diet. Basically I've cut all processed sugars and carbs out. I stay away from white bread, white rice, and potatoes, and stick to things like whole grain bread, brown rice, veggies, and fruit. I do have some meat mostly lean cuts of chicken or fish.

 

[wannabemummyb]

I lost 3stone on a low gi diet. Was a little naughty over christmas but back on it now! I feel a lot better being on a low gi diet. Feel so bloated when i'm naughty