My midwives prescribed 1500mg Metformin for weak ovulation, and PCOS. I didn't have any cysts, just the weak ovulation, excessive hair, ovulation issues, etc... The RE said I was borderline, and the midwives said they would treat me as if I have it. My insulin levels are writhin the normal ranges. I previously ovulated on cd 17 of a 28 day cycle, and have been ovulating on cd 21 of a 28 day cycle. So, pregnancy was not a reset for me! I am 17 months postpartum, and DD weaned a few months ago. I tried the Metformin for a few days, but it made me so sick I couldn't take it and confidently do my 2hr commute! We are getting more serious about ttc, and I'm trying it again. Did you ovulate early while taking it? Also, anyone successfully get pregnant on Metformin alone?
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When trying to get pregnant with J, I tried the Metformin alone for 4-5 months. At first it was rough, and I would get diarrhea pretty often, but then after 1-2 weeks, that went away. I had a different issue though, where I wouldn't ovulate at all, and the Metformin didn't help with that at all. But it might for you?
I was just commenting to say that if you stick with it for a little bit, the symptoms will subside, but it's getting to that point that's rough....
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A friend of mine was on metformin for non TTC reasons and went off of it to try and control her symptoms through lifestyle changes. When she went off of it they started NTNP. They NTNP with no success for almost a year. She went back on metformin for non-TTC reasons and the second month back on it she got pregnant.
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The reproductive OB I was seeing uses metformin as a first line approach for PCOS and it worked amazingly for me. I conceived on my first full cycle on metformin after 12 unsuccessful months of TTC. I felt crappy for a few days when I first started, but then adjusted to it and actually felt great overall, more energetic etc!
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I have PCOS and we felt strongly about getting pregnant without too much poking, prodding and pressure. I see an endocrinologist for hypothyroidism, he recommended metformin for me and it worked extremely well both times.
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I am taking metformin through my regular ob and am not having any success ovulating on it, so I'm off to an RE. I also only get stuck with stomach cramps and diarrhea in the middle of the night with no obvious pattern, which sucks. I have read that eating a diet that is low glycemic index helps.
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@snarkybiochemist: I found that I could not take 4 pills a day without bad tummy troubles. 3 was completely fine but 4 was an emergency! My doctor said that is not unusual. I was taking 4 when I got pregnant this time but only 2 when I got pregnant with my son. They said 3-4 is considered a fertility dose so I upped it when I decided to try earlier this year.
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Thanks for all the response!
@MOMTOLITTLEB: Yeah, I'm supposed to take 3, but that made me so sick. I only took one today, and so far no problems.did you move up slowly when you decided to take 3 or what?
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I feel like that is a really high initial dose. My OB started me on 750mg, extended release. I think there even is a 500mg option.
I got pregnant on my first cycle of met after 10months of TTC, though we also used clomid at that time.
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@dc yoga bee: I did. I started with 1 then took 2 for awhile then when we wanted to ttc I started taking 3, then upped it to 4 and 4 made me really sick even after a few weeks. I think it's a good idea to take 1 for a week, then 2 then eventually try 3 again. Forgot to mention, this was all the extended release version. That is supposed to be easier to take.
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@MOMTOLITTLEB: I'm only on 2, so maybe the RE will up the dose
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Both of my pregancies were with Metformin
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Definitely start with one and work your way up. I can't believe they tried to start you on three at a time!
Also, try taking them with food and limiting your carbs/sugars. I felt much better when I took most carbs out of my diet when starting metformin.
I took one for a week, and then went to two. Once I felt ok on two (I was a little queasy at first) I went up to three.
If you aren't on the ER kind, look into it. It's extended release so it can be taken any time of day. I started with that and took it at night so I wouldn't feel as gross during the day.
I haven't gotten pregnant on metformin alone, but it definitely helped regulate my cycles.
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I take 1500 mg and have ramped up slowly both times i've started it. 1 week at 500, 1 week at 1000, then 1500. I also take it at night right before bed (it's on my end table) so any side effects happen while i'm asleep. I used to get a bit nauseous but not anymore
Metformin also reduces the risk of miscarriage in people who have PCOS, so that's another reason to take it if you have it
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Wow, so far I took 500mg at bedtime for three nights. I was feeling good, and took 500 after lunch yesterday, and 500 after dinner. Guys, I haven't had a single tummy ache, or any nausea!!!! I've been watching the carbs as well. Also, taking it a good 20min after the meal seems to be helping. I'm on cd 24, so here's to hoping it helps me ovulate earlier next cycle or the next one.
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@dc yoga bee: I'm glad it is working better for you! It was life changing for me. I got pregnant so quickly this time knowing what finally helped me last time.
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