Metformin Anyone ???

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Registered: 08-28-2008
Metformin Anyone ???
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Thu, 02-05-2009 - 10:19am
I was just put on metformin b/c the RE feels I have PCOS which is contributing to my losses. I was just curious as to what to expect with it. I looked up some of the side effects of it and I'm already starting to feel those, the tummy issues, but was wondering how it helped others. Thanks !!!

 PCOS, Insulin Resistance, MTHFR, APS (Hughes Syndrome) and a Mullerian Anomaly  (bicornuate uteru

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Registered: 04-28-2008
Thu, 02-05-2009 - 2:44pm

It will get better.

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Registered: 08-28-2008
Fri, 02-06-2009 - 11:28am
Did you chart ? If so did you notice a change in your temps with the metformin ? Thanks !!!

 PCOS, Insulin Resistance, MTHFR, APS (Hughes Syndrome) and a Mullerian Anomaly  (bicornuate uteru

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Registered: 04-28-2008
Fri, 02-06-2009 - 11:38am

I did chart, but I did not notice any temp changes.


Good Luck.

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Registered: 01-30-2007
Fri, 02-06-2009 - 6:25pm
My co-worker took Metformin and Clomid 50mg for two rounds and got B/G twins!
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Registered: 01-29-2009
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 11:55am
Hey there, I've been on metformin for PCOS for 5 years now and haven't had any cysts with it for over 2 years now and O normally (thankfully). My husband and I are starting to TTC this month. My doctor said staying on the metformin throughout the pregnancy is great to support the pregnancy and even help prevent gestational diabetes. I had an upset stomach for the first week or so, always take it with food, it helps break down the food easier, you may notice some weight loss with this while the body is adjusting (all temporary). The medication is primarily used in diabetics and was used in treating PCOS because insulin resistance plays a big role in it. I started charting my temps last month to get a jumpstart, and can identify when I O on my chart, though I wouldn't know how much of an impact the metformin has on temps because I've been on it for so long. Hope this answers some of your Q's!
~Tanya


Edited 2/13/2009 11:58 am ET by kinny09
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