Re: Anxious about starting metformin/glucophage
From: Beth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 23:30:37 -0600 (CST)
Aloha!
I'm in the same boat. I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 13, I'm
now 26. My husband and I are anxious to start a family and I'm about
2.5 weeks into the Metformin treatment. I'm happy to say that my cycle
is on track - exactly one month to the day I started my new cycle!
I also suffer from all the effects of PCOS, weight control problems, and
hirsutism - but the Metformin has helped in ways I never thought would
be possible. I've lost some weight on it, and I'm not so tired anymore.
I'm hoping to get pregnant in the next couple of months - I'm trying to
stay positive - that's half the battle.
I did have some minor side-effects from the Metformin, but nothing to be
alarmed about. Hopefully this does the trick!
Stay positive - relax and most of all ... have fun trying!:)
Malama Pono, (take care)
Beth
At Thu, 14 Mar 2002, Christie wrote:
>
>Thank you so much for responding to my e-mial. Although I am always
>prepared that the worst might happen, I am still pretty confident that I
>will conceive. I am hoping that this first step works because I don't
>think I can handle too much(emotionally) I am pretty stressed already
>and financially we can handle things. I don't know what will happen if
>it ever came down to IVF. But, I'm not going to think about that. I
>just going to relax and remember that God is on my side. Thanks again.
>
>At Wed, 13 Mar 2002, tera wrote:
>>
>>Hi, Christie,
>>
>>Don't be nervous. I'd say, GO FOR IT! Studies have shown that women
>>with PCOS have a much greater chance of ovulating on a combination of
>>Clomid and Metformin than on just Clomid alone. A gal on the regular
>>forum posted a few days ago that she is now pregnant from the combo.
>>There is hope!!
>>
>>As for side effects. There can be side effects from Met but not
>>everyone has them. The "secret" (if there is one) is to start off slow
>>and then work up to your prescribed dose. That should help with nausea
>>or other gastric effects. Also, try taking it with food. Also, watch
>>your carbs (sugar, pasta, rice, white potatoes, bread, etc.) This will
>>also help your insulin levels along with your Metformin and will help
>>your PCOS and your weight. I hope it works out. Let us know how you
>>do. Feel free to e-mail me at anytime with any questions you may have.
>>Take care. I'll keep you in my prayers. God bless! Tera
>>
>>At Wed, 13 Mar 2002, Christie wrote:
>>>
>>>First I want to say how glad I am that I found this website. I've
>>>learned more form all of you than from any doctor. I am 27 years old
>>>with PCOS and endometreosis and am about to start clomid ( I am trying
>>>to conceive) and I am seeing my endocrinologist in mid-April to start
>>>the metformin. I am a little nervous to start this drug because of the
>>>side effects I keep hearing about but am desperate to have children(at
>>>least one of my own)I am very overwieght with of course all the classic
>>>symptoms of PCOS. I need to hear some success stories please. PLEASE
>>>someone respond. Thanks, Christie
>>>
>>>--
>>>miaclh13@aol.com
>>>
>>--
>>Tera
>>
>--
>Christie
>
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