https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 15:25:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2648674 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 08:22:02 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2648674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2648624 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 05:44:49 +0000 dc yoga bee 2648624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2647707 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:56:10 +0000 LaughLines 2647707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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</p> <p>Metformin also reduces the risk of miscarriage in people who have PCOS, so that's another reason to take it if you have it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2647293 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 11:17:28 +0000 MaryM 2647293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely start with one and work your way up. I can't believe they tried to start you on three at a time!</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>I haven't gotten pregnant on metformin alone, but it definitely helped regulate my cycles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2647001 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:00:10 +0000 wheres_c 2647001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of my pregancies were with Metformin<br /> If you're not on it already, switch to extended release! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646970 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:14:44 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2646970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MOMTOLITTLEB: I'm only on 2, so maybe the RE will up the dose </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646967 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:00:50 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2646967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646963 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:51:24 +0000 DesertDreams88 2646963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>I got pregnant on my first cycle of met after 10months of TTC, though we also used clomid at that time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646961 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:48:19 +0000 dc yoga bee 2646961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the response!</p> <p>@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? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646954 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:35:05 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2646954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646911 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:28:48 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2646911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646884 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:28:35 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2646884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646874 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:54:46 +0000 MsMini 2646874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646863 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:29:22 +0000 catomd00 2646863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646814 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:52:37 +0000 MrsBrewer 2646814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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? </p> <p>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.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-for-ttc-1#post-2646812 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:50:17 +0000 dc yoga bee 2646812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-adviceexperience-firsttime-with-clomid-metformin-estradiol-and-progesterone#post-2336726 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:37:32 +0000 winter_wonder 2336726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjd: thanks!! we actually had to move on to ivf with donor eggs. Good luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-adviceexperience-firsttime-with-clomid-metformin-estradiol-and-progesterone#post-2336674 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:18:25 +0000 mrsjd 2336674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I see you're pregnant! Congrats! May I ask if clomid worked for you or did you move on to other interventions? </p> <p>@lauren0817: Thank you for the advice. I think we will move on in a few months if this combo doesn't work. Given my age and general good health, I've been reluctant to move on to the expense of an RE. However, it's getting to be that time. As far as tracking my cycles, I've never read TCOYF, but I'm familiar with the methodology. I can say with relative certainty that I don't ovulate on my own with regularity. The reason why is less clear.</p> <p>@travellingbee: Thanks for reaching out! I know I've seen your journey before and I'm so happy y'all were successful. We had a chemical pregnancy almost exactly a year ago which was pretty devastating and started what probably has been the worst year of my life to date. But I'm glad to be starting back again. I have a consult with my OBGYN next week where we'll discuss our protocol. She has not mentioned monitoring to me, but I'm going to push for it. I need to be sure whether I ovulate or not on the clomid. Otherwise, what's the point. I figure I'll give that 2-3 months and then move on to an RE. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-adviceexperience-firsttime-with-clomid-metformin-estradiol-and-progesterone#post-2334995 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 06:28:42 +0000 travellingbee 2334995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also recommend seeing an RE sooner rather than later. Is your dr. Going to be monitoring you with ultrasound throughout your cycle? I think you get so much more information that way about how your body is responding to the medications. I was on clomid, HCG trigger and progesterone (but not for the same reason). I got pregnant the second cycle after trying this combo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-adviceexperience-firsttime-with-clomid-metformin-estradiol-and-progesterone#post-2334956 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 05:01:19 +0000 lauren0817 2334956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also I tracked my cycles really closely and found out that I was ovulating on my own, but just sometimes very late. I read this book and used these cycle tracking methods - it was really helpful for me to figure out what was going on with my cycles : <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Fertility-Anniversary-Edition/dp/0060881909" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Fertility-Anniversary-Edition/dp/0060881909</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-adviceexperience-firsttime-with-clomid-metformin-estradiol-and-progesterone#post-2334955 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 04:55:56 +0000 lauren0817 2334955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I completely understand how overwhelming it can be at first! My advice would be to see a specialist (a reproductive endocrinologist) sooner rather than later if your treatment is not successful. I felt like I got so much more information and support once I started seeing my RE :) They will usually do a lot more testing than an Ob/Gyn to look into any other potential issues. I also have polycystic ovaries and did a few cycles of Clomid (all but the first also with IUIs) - I ovulated on Clomid, but didn't get pregnant. I ended up doing IVF and am now pregnant with our first :) Keep us updated on how your cycle is going! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-adviceexperience-firsttime-with-clomid-metformin-estradiol-and-progesterone#post-2334545 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:35:18 +0000 winter_wonder 2334545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wanted to say good luck! I've used all the meds you've used minus the Clomid. Easy peasy once you get used to it. You'll be great ☺ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-adviceexperience-firsttime-with-clomid-metformin-estradiol-and-progesterone#post-2334086 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:27:58 +0000 mrsjd 2334086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: Thanks so much for your concern and well wishes! It means a lot. Anxious is probably a better description for it, although sometimes I really am scared. I worry it won't work, I worry because I don't really know why I have cysts and why I don't ovulate regularly. I guess I'm just grateful that the overall prognosis appears to be relatively positive and that we have a lot of options left. I got really depressed earlier in the year about TTC (I had to be put on medicine) and I'm hoping to just stay positive this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-adviceexperience-firsttime-with-clomid-metformin-estradiol-and-progesterone#post-2333991 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:38:08 +0000 agold 2333991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you are scared. I know that it is a scary thing. I don't have any experience with that exact combination of drugs. But I have taken estradiol and progesterone and, in fact, just finished a couple of weeks of those this morning. I haven't had any problems except maybe getting a little overly emotional a day or so after each estradiol shot. Good luck to you! :goodluck: You can do this! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-adviceexperience-firsttime-with-clomid-metformin-estradiol-and-progesterone#post-2333571 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 08:32:48 +0000 mrsjd 2333571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all!</p> <p>My husband and I have decided to get back in the saddle TTC. We began our journey in January 2014 and have been trying on and off since. For the last six months we've been NTNP. He has no issues but I've got cystic ovaries. All bloodwork recently came back completely normal meaning I don't fit the PCOS profile- so my doctor (still with my obgyn) thinks I just don't ovulate on my own. </p> <p>This cycle we're going on medicine for the first time - clomid, metformin, estradiol, and progesterone. </p> <p>Any advice or success stories are welcome. I have to admit I'm pretty scared. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-cycles-and-metformin#post-1391182 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:32:44 +0000 MsMini 1391182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was pregnant within 6 weeks of starting Metformin. It gave me my first ovulatory cycle/cycle under 100 days long (and that as all it took for us to get pregnant)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-cycles-and-metformin#post-1391139 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:12:08 +0000 MaryM 1391139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: I think it might depend on the person. I found out about a year and a half ago I had PCOS, and my dr put me on metformin (1,000mg) immediately. After a few months my cycles started to shorten, but they still weren't regular so we tried one cycle of progesterone. </p> <p>I had the worst period I've EVER experienced that december, but then for nearly the next year, my cycles worked like clockwork. DH and I weren't exactly trying to conceive so I never took my dr up on Clomid. </p> <p>I think it was about 5 months total between when I was diagnosed and when I was able to easily track my cycles with clear signals using temping and CM. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-cycles-and-metformin#post-1391019 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:19:26 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1391019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: doing met for 3m and then adding Clomid is the perfect recipe because the metformin takes awhile to build up (it's a build up in your body type of drug). So, by the time you get to Clomid, you will be primed and ready. Fx you don't even need it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-cycles-and-metformin#post-1391017 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:18:55 +0000 ShootingStar 1391017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: I think it's highly unlikely it'll work that fast. It can take months for met to have the impact you're hoping for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-cycles-and-metformin#post-1391010 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:16:32 +0000 LaughLines 1391010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: That's fantastic! I guess that's what i was hoping for with the low carb... which is why i waited longer to get more progesterone this cycle, i thought it would regulate itself with the low carb. Maybe that's another indicator the insulin issue isn't what's driving my long cycles. </p> <p>@ShootingStar: I'm guessing everything that you (all) are saying is why the doc wanted to start with clomid first. I wanted to do the metformin because DH would still rather wait another couple months, so we were planning on doing Met for 3 months then adding clomid. </p> <p>At least i know not to wait for another 120+ day cycle before going on clomid. If my cycle doesn't regulate with the Met in the first 40ish days i'll just assume that it isn't going to and not let it keep going so long. </p>