Re: Metformin,trying to get pregnant
From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 20:43:50 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 3 Jun 2000, Amanda wrote:
>Hi Amanda. Feel free to email me directly for additional discussion. I am a 32 year-old recently diagnosed PCOS pt tyring to get pregnant.
After 24 mths of unsuccessful IF treatments, I decided to treat the real
problem--PCOS--and began Met 4 mths ago. This month was the first time
since I was 13 that I had a period on my own and I definely ovulated!!
I firmly believe that the Met treatment will work on resolving the
problem and once PCOS is managable, the fertility will be restored.
Write anytime. Email address: AKVAN@Carolina.rr.com
>Hi,
>I am 27 years old and have had PCOS since puberty. I started Metformin
>(500mgX3) in February. I was happy to get my period in April and May
>even though I was taking my medication sporadically because of the
>gastro-intestinal upset. After reading some of your postings about how
>to reduce the side effects I have committed to not missing any doses. I
>am keeping my fingers crossed for June, when I'd like to use an
>ovulation kit to find out if I am actually ovulating!
>
>This month my husband and I have agreed to make a serious effort to try
>to get pregnant (to do as much as within power, ie. taking my
>medication, finding out when I'm ovulating and mating like rabbits
>during that right time!! etc etc).
>
>I would like to share experiences with someone who got pregnant on
>metformin as the sole medication. How long did it take? My doctor says
>to try for 3 months and if it doesn't work, to try Clomid as well. Feel
>free to e-mail me if you like.
>Thanks,
>Amanda
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Kelly
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