https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 09:56:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861434 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:08:05 +0000 DesertDreams88 2861434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PCOS and low morph here. No insulin resistance.<br /> Pregnant 3 times. First was a loss. 2nd &amp; 3rd time carried to term. 2nd was clomid, metformin, and progesterone, 3rd was just met and progesterone </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861423 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 22:54:34 +0000 bhbee 2861423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was taking it when I got my sticky bfp for #2 (no idea if it helped of course). Borderline pcos, no measurable IR but RE said it could help and worth trying. It did make me feel weird but I think it got better over time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861361 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:17:14 +0000 dc yoga bee 2861361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Lavender: Unfortunately, no. It made me terribly sick though. What worked for us was fourth round of clomid. We were going to do a trigger shot but I started ovulating on my own and switched to timed intercourse. It was also immediately after a miscarriage (naturally got pregnant the same cycle as the HSG test, which also happened with my daughter) so I think there was a fertility boost in there with this successful pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861324 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:28:20 +0000 cake2017 2861324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My RE prescribed Metformin and it helped regulate and bring on ovulation. Side effects aren’t fun but they go away- I always take with food! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861318 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:03:27 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2861318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was on 1,500 mg metformin and while I am overweight I don't think I have insulin resistance. My RE put me on the extended release version to help with symptoms. I don't know if the metformin alone would have helped me ovulate, all of my cycles were either clomid or femera. Ask for the extended release and play around with when you take it, I took 1,000mg at night and 500 in the morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861312 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:38:55 +0000 Mrs Lavender 2861312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: Did it help with your ovulation? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861309 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:36:44 +0000 dc yoga bee 2861309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do not have insulin problems and my RE prescribed metformin for my PCOS. The issue is ovulation which metformin helps get back in balance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861305 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:30:28 +0000 Mrs Lavender 2861305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm wondering why he prescribed metformin when you are not sure you have insulin problems or pre diabetic. I was diagnosed with pcos via ultrasound and AMH. My RE has never mentioned me taking metformin and I never asked about it. I'm also not over weight and blood work besides AMH is normal. But now I'm curious... did he say what this will help you with? Yes, I'd ask about your blood sugar levels, it's good to know!</p> <p>Edit: After reading the other ladies responses - I didn't realize it could help with ovulation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861303 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:16:55 +0000 KT326 2861303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My RE prescribed inositol instead of metformin. I had horrible side effects with metformin, but none with inositol. It could be worth looking into! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-and-metfornin#post-2861300 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:07:22 +0000 mrskansas 2861300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last week my RE finally confirmed PCOS based on an ultrasound and my irregular cycles. He prescribed metformin and I'm currently taking 1,000 mg per day and need to increase to 1,500 next week.</p> <p>I haven't had *awful* side effects besides nausea that comes and goes and feeling very tired and at times a little lethargic. </p> <p>I'm not overweight and as I far as I know do not have any insulin problems. Should my doctor have checked that prior to prescribing metformin? I generally feel better around 15 minutes after eating and it lasts for about an hour. But I can't eat all day to curb the symptoms or I will be overweight! Any advice? </p>