https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:57:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-the-metformin-may-be-working#post-1496557 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 05:26:16 +0000 MsMini 1496557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my BFP on my first metformin cycle. I honestly feel like it was a miracle drug for me. I wasn't temping/doing OPKs that cycle, and we just BDed as we felt like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-the-metformin-may-be-working#post-1496491 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 23:43:05 +0000 LaughLines 1496491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So can metformin significantly shorten cycles but not help with ovulation? Are those independent of each other?</p> <p>@badwolf: i'd never heard that ovulation tests don't work for people with pcos, i'll have to look more into it. </p> <p>right now i have no idea if i'm ovulating, but i do know my cycle is way shorter, so it's a start i guess... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-the-metformin-may-be-working#post-1493813 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:26:04 +0000 RsMom 1493813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have PCOS with really long cycles and TTC for many years with no success. I was give clomid for several cycles but didn't get pregnant. Then started metformin and conceived the next month. I'm not positive if this was the metformin or perhaps just a random coincidence.<br /> I went back on metformin after my son's birth and for the first time in my life have regular cycles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-the-metformin-may-be-working#post-1493182 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:34:31 +0000 kentuckygirl 1493182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm happy it is helping you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-the-metformin-may-be-working#post-1492899 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:51:11 +0000 badwolf 1492899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be exploring this same thing soon...I was diagnosed with PCOS as a teen and have been on BC for years, but starting in April we will be NTNP and TTC in the summer - I have no idea what my cycles will be like. I've been on Metformin for a year or two and it definitely helps my insulin resistance, but I don't know what effect it'll have on my cycle, or whether I'll ovulate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-the-metformin-may-be-working#post-1492785 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:59:47 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1492785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did the whole pcos/metformin cycle and it didnt work for me but one thing my fertility specialist told me is that ovulation tests dont always work on people with pcos. Mine literally never came up positive no matter what day i took them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-the-metformin-may-be-working#post-1492730 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:29:13 +0000 LovelyPlum 1492730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is awesome! Are you being monitored? I think they can detect O with a blood test, but I don't know how that works with OPKs. There are a few bees with PCOS on here, though, so hopefully someone can help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-the-metformin-may-be-working#post-1492604 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:46:30 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1492604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice but I want to bump this for you </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-the-metformin-may-be-working#post-1492518 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:13:25 +0000 LaughLines 1492518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some background: I went off birth control and didn't get my period for a long time so I went to the doctor on CD99 and he prescribed me progesterone to induce my period. It ended up being a 120+ day cycle. I got an ultrasound and he did see cysts and along with my long cycles he said that was enough to diagnose PCOS (he did other blood tests/hormone tests and everything was in the normal range). Then, my next cycle I went to the doctor at CD150 and got progesterone again to induce my period. This time he also prescribed me metformin. I started taking that before the beginning of my current cycle and today I just got my period on my own (for the first time off bc without progesterone)! It was a 38 day cycle, so it is still a bit long, but WAY better than prior! </p> <p>Now, I still don't know if i ovulated because i'm a TERRIBLE temper.... I'm the lightest sleeper every and can't possibly always wake up in the same 30 minute window. I don't think i've ever done that. So, I was thinking this cycle i should try OPKs to get a better idea of if i'm actually ovulating or not. </p> <p>Any advice? Has anyone else used metformin to shorten their crazy long cycles? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-662487 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:24:26 +0000 travelgirl1 662487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always ran it past my doctor but took 3 different meds for nausea and 2 for heartburn, as well as the odd paracetamol/Tylenol. Oh and thyroid meds too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-662479 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:16:42 +0000 Mrsjets 662479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Tylenol twice and Zantac75 quite a bit at the end. I tried tums, cidar vinegar, ect and nothing worked... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-662455 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:18:32 +0000 heffalump 662455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My ob said yes to tylenol..... Just be careful not to take it too much or the baby can become addicted. Most my meds were prescribed for me though, tylenol didn't cut it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-662452 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:15:40 +0000 marieC 662452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took Tylenol and some cold meds during my second when I had a pretty bad head cold. I was coughing so hard it freaked my husband out about me and how jarring it must be to the baby. Felt enough better to sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654766 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:18:58 +0000 Pepper 654766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was much more worried about taking anything during the first trimester. At the beginning of my second trimester I got a mild flu (even though I had the flu shot), and I took Tylenol to bring down my fever. Regular strength Tylenol is definitely safe during pregnancy, My OB and PCP both OK'd it. </p> <p>Other than Tylenol and a few cough drops, I haven't taken anything. Not because I've been avoiding it, but I fortunately haven't needed anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654655 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:56:27 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 654655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never took anything without running it past my OB first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654651 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:55:34 +0000 sarac 654651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The research absolutely shows tylenol to be safe. There is no reason for you to suffer needlessly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654424 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:07:39 +0000 blackbird 654424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took them when I needed them. tylenol, sudafed, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654277 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:35:41 +0000 Foodnerd81 654277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My midwife, who is pretty conservative with meds during pregnancy, told me Tylenol is fine. I was in tears because my headaches were so bad, but I felt so guilty taking anything, especially in the first trimester, but someone on here had a good point-- there is no point in being a headache hero. If you are so miserable that you can't do other things (and in your case, you have another LO to care for) take the Tylenol. I always take the smallest dose, and only take it if the headache is really bad AND I'm not just going to bed. Caffeine will also help, as does a soft ice pack on the back of your neck. </p> <p>I have also been doing acupuncture for my headaches and they have gotten SO much better. I've always gotten frequent headaches, but they got even worse with pregnancy and it really, really helped. Something to consider if it's a chronic problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654274 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:34:42 +0000 Silva 654274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had migraines for a week straight- I took tylenol (with a cup of coffee) to help. </p> <p>I have taken Tums once (only time I had heartburn). </p> <p>I took colace once, but it made me feel nauseous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654257 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:31:42 +0000 Alivoo01 654257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tylenol was the #1 okay med on the approved list by my OB to take! I've taken tylenol for pain, and I'm currently taking Nasonex and Allegra daily to control my allergies. Otherwise, I can't even function! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654237 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:24:59 +0000 autumnlove 654237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Yes, he is kinda old school! He also put me on an off work order for this week which I thought was extreme but I spoke to my OB yesterday and he agreed with the bed rest! :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654236 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:24:57 +0000 MrsTiz 654236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How weird she told you not to? Tylenol is perfectly safe for pregnant ladies!</p> <p>I've taken Tylenol and Benadryl so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654225 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:20:53 +0000 Bookish 654225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I takeTylenol (and soda) for my headaches, although now that I'm going to PT I haven't needed it as much. I also take an approved allergy med for the crazy Texas weather/allergens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654224 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:20:50 +0000 lovehoneybee 654224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Yeah, the caffeine helps. A cup of coffee would work as well but I found that when I hurt like that a soda just went down easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654220 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:20:06 +0000 Anagram 654220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: your regular doctor told you not to take Tylenol?? My doctor has said it's fine and I've taken it at least 5-6 times during my pregnancy (also for headaches). But I'll take any medication that's approved by my doctor. </p> <p>I had a pretty severe, pre-existing case of GERD before I got pregnant and I was on high levels of prescription medication, and during pregnancy I've just been switched to high levels of an OTC brand, that I take twice a day every day.</p> <p>But I ended up in the ER twice last year for severe pain due to a bad esophegeal stricture, so having that while pregnant would be far worse--I was in literally almost unbearable pain for 3 weeks until I could get an endoscopy and a procedure to open my esophegus back up. Even drinking water in that 3 works hurt me and I lost 10 lbs in a month (not trying to lose weight). I would rather take the meds than have that come back. =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654216 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:18:46 +0000 CottonCandy 654216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autmnlove..Yeah, you should try it! When the doctor's office first told me that I was like "huhh?" but it makes sence since Excedrine has caffiene in it so I guess it must help some how! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654205 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:16:16 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 654205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CottonCandy: i definitely had coffee for the caffeine to relieve headaches sometimes too! only once or twice did i have a second cup of coffee when it was really bad. in the end, the only thing that really worked for the absolute worst migraine was to rest, avoid bright lights and eat good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654201 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:15:09 +0000 autumnlove 654201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: @CottonCandy: I have never heard of soda helping with headaches...I'm gonna try it! Should it be caffeinated? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654198 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:14:48 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 654198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i took Tylenol occasionally in my second trimester because i got bad migraines. my doc said it was fine. i tried not to take it for every little headache, but only when it was really bad. My doc only said not to take ibuprofen. he also okayed me to take benadryl so i could sleep. i never did though because i didn't want to make it a habit. i was planning to the night before my induction, but then my water broke the day before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-take-otc-meds-during-your-pregnancy#post-654196 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:14:11 +0000 CottonCandy 654196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took plain Tylenol and was told it was fine during my pregnancy. When I would get really bad headaches in my second trimester the doctor's office also told me to take a Tylenol and drink a can of coke or pepsi for the caffeine. That was the only otc med I took though. </p>