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

Re: Desperate PCOS Problem

From: Lara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 8 Jan 2003 13:41:20 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 3 Jan 2003, Nicole wrote: >
>> 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

Thanks for that Nicole - my aim is to conceive - did you really conceive on 40 day cycles ? I had 42 day cycles when taking dexamethasone and my doctor told me it is IMPOSSIBLE to conceive on 42 day ovulation cycles. Did you also take clomiphene ? or just metformin alone ? Thanks

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