PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for January, 2003: Re: Desperate PCOS Problem

Re: Desperate PCOS Problem

From: Nicole (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 19:34:37 -0500

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> What is the recommended dose for metformin to ovulate/lose excess
> hair/get rid of acne/lose weight ?
> I have been on 1000mg metformin daily for 2 years (2x500mg) with NO
> effect at all on anything.
> All the doctors keep saying is go on the birth control pill
> Has anyone conceived using metformin alone?
> Also is glucophage stronger than metformin and in which dose ? Does it
> work better ?
> Please help I hate all this hair and the doctors just keep bluffing
> about.

I conceived both of my sons on just Glucophage alone. My dose was 2500 mg. My RE only wanted to put me on 1500 mg. He wouldn't consider anything higher. I thought that, depending upon the person's degree of insulin resistance, some may need more than this. I found an endocronologist who actually tested my insulin, sugar and c-peptide levels to determine my dose. I was monitored every 3 months and achieved regular 40-45 day cycles which I guess are normal for me. I do think the Glucophage helped me with my acne, but I don't think it helped with excess hair at all. It did make it possible to lose weight too if I worked at it.

I'm now taking Metformin and on birth control pills so I can't answer your question if Met or Glucophage works better in my case as far as ovulation is concerned. (Ovulation is not my goal at the moment.) As far as the acne control and weight loss is concerned, I don't see any difference in the two. Right now, I'm taking 2000mg of Metformin.

If getting pregnant is your goal at the moment, I'd find a dr who would test your levels and tailor the dosage to your needs.

Hope this helps.

--
Nicole

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