Re: I have been on Metformin XR for a week and I have some questions...
From: Jenn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 6 Jul 2003 07:33:53 -0500
How are you able to tell if you ovulate?
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From: "Teri" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
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Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 10:51 PM
Subject: Re: I have been on Metformin XR for a week and I have some
questions...
> If you were not mensrtating regularly, there may be a large build-up on
> the uterine lining. This could cause the heavy bleeding. By the way,
> why start Clomid so soon? I have read that about 50% of women with PCOS
> will concieve on metformin alone. I always try to take as little meds
> as possible. I am givng metformin a try for six months. I am on month
> three now and have had three consecutive periods, and ovulated last
> month (Yipee). Anyway, I am going to give it a few months before I take
> Clomid. You need to deide for yourself, but Clomid can have a lot of
> side effects. Best wishes,
> Teri
>
> At Tue, 1 Jul 2003, Amy wrote:
> >
> >I was diagnosed with PCOS on June 4, 2003. I have gone to the OBGYN and
> >I am on Metformin XR and have been for a week. I wanted to know if my
> >menstration is going to be a lot heavier than ever before. I started my
> >period on June 28, 2003 and I have been menstrating an extreme amount is
> >that normal? I also go back next week for an ultrasound and then I will
> >be placed on Clomid. Is there anything I need to be aware of with
> >taking both Metformin Xr and clomid? I appreciate your help.
>
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