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Re: Cycle changes on metformin?

From: carlene (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 25 Jan 2003 19:49:53 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 24 Jan 2003, anonymous wrote: >
>Hello...
>
>I have just been prescribed Metformin for confirmed IR & PCOS symptoms &
>began taking it tonight. For the past couple of years, on no medication
>whatsoever, I've been regular in my cycles, with them being every 31-32
>days on the nose. I appear to be ovulating on a monthly basis as well.
>My main PCOS symptoms are weight gain & other cosmetic issues.
>
>My question is--has anyone with IR & PCOS that has had regular cycles
>had the Metformin UPSET their cycles? I don't anticipate this happening
>to me, but I've been reading up on it a bit & wonder if this could
>happen? As DH & I are trying to conceive, I don't want to upset a
>delicate balance, but also don't want to discount the benefits of Met
>for the IR.
>
>Thanks in advance. I just want to make sure I'm making the right
>decision for my body.
>
>Jihanna

Hi I just read on a research site that met improved succes rates for pregancy rates and new advice is to stay on it for the whole pregancy. This goes against what most drs. say ,be worth discussing with your dr. Take folic acid!




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