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Re: Try to Concieve
From: Jodi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 4 Jul 2003 17:19:34 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks for the very insightful information. I was not aware of the
different results between Metformin and Glucophage and will definitely
look into that as well as dosage.
At Fri, 4 Jul 2003, Sonnet wrote:
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>It seems like metformin dosing is just one of those things that is SO
>dofferent for everyone with PCOS - just like all of our experiences with
>symptoms and stuff are different! So what worked for me may not work for
>you, but hey - worth a shot :)
>
>First of all I found I can NOT tolerate the generic metformn available
>in the US. I can take Australian metformin (diaformin), and I do
>fabulous on the Glucophage, but ALL of my symptoms PLUS new ones come
>back full strength if I take US generic brand metformin instead. That's
>ben echoed by other women on this board and a couple of different
>doctors of mine, so something to kep in mind!
>
>I originally started on 1500mg a day (500mg X 3) and found that it
>helped a great deal with hypoglycemia, mood swings, insomnia, energy
>levels, and that sort of thing. I wasn't gaining a LOT of weight while
>I was on it, but I was still slowly putting on a pound here and there
>(gained 30lbs in 2 years on that dose.) I don't think it helped a great
>deal with my acne or hairloss, and I wasn't getting a period on that
>dose.
>
>I moved up to 3g (1000mg X 3) and saw a difference right away in
>EVERYTHING. I suddenly had all this energy, I felt SO GOOD I can't even
>explain it, better than I had felt in probably 15 years. My hair growth
>and hair loss slowed, my acne improved dramatically, I started losing
>weight even though I was not low carbing (70lbs in about 14 months) and
>then I started getting my period again. The first one was after a dose
>of Clomid to induce a period, but then they came on their own after
>that. Every 32 days, then 30 days, and then 28 days - and then we were
>pregnant! Surprise! I have not actually had my tstosterone checked since
>being on this dose that I can remember (I would have to go back and look
>through my files) but I would imagine it's much lower since my symptoms
>are all so much improved. (When I was on 1500mg my testosterone hovered
>around 65.)
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>Anyway it worked for me, who knows! Hopefully it will make a difference
>for you too. I figure it's worth giving a try, right? Nothing to lose!
>
>At Fri, 4 Jul 2003, Jodi wrote:
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>>Sonnet:
>>What dosage of Met were you on to relieve your symptoms? Did it relieve
>>all of the symptoms? I have been on 1000MG twice daily. Although I have
>>seen improvements; my periods have come back, I lost 40 lbs with little
>>effort and my hair has improved, I still have acne and facial hair
>>growth and my testosterone is still high (70 ng/dL). I am considering
>>asking my RE if raising the dosage might help.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Jodi
>>
>--
>email always welcome: sonnet_fitz@hotmail.com
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