PCOS Messages for September, 2003: Re: Metformin and regular cycles???

Re: Metformin and regular cycles???

From: Janet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 26 Sep 2003 10:33:36 -0500 (CDT)

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According to my endo, periods can vary in amount and duration, especially when you are altering your hormonal makeup. Because you have only been on metformin for 5 months, you body still might be "finding" a balance. You may need to up your dosage, you may be just fine and things are getting fixed at their own speed. It can, but not always take 12 - 18 months of corrected insulin levels to have a "normal" cycle that results in ovulation. If you are concerned about this, talk to your endocrinologist. I doubt if she will do much more than a wait and see as long as you are having a period, but she should be made aware of it.

-- Janet Heller

At Fri, 26 Sep 2003, Michelle wrote: > >It has been awhile since I have posted to this forum although I do read >postings daily. > >The question I have is this. I have been on metformin 1500 mg for about >5 months. Before metformin (if I didn't take clomid) my periods were >very light, usually brown in color and anywhere from 36 to 60 days, >sometimes longer. When I took the clomid I would get a period every 29 >to 32 days that was a good normal flowing period. Now that I have taken >a break from clomid and am just taking the met I find that my periods >are coming every 21 to 25 days and last about 7 days, although they are >red to pink in color they are not heavy. Honestly, I could were one pad >all day with the type of flow that it is, (obviously I don't do that)and >a tampon would be out of the question. So here is my question, could I >be ovulating with a period that is only 21 to 25 days? Does met make >your periods lighter?? And with bleeding so light does that mean that my >uterine lining is not thick enough to hold a pregnancy IF I am >ovulating? > >Any responses welcome. Thanks again for all your support. You have all >always answered my posts and I greatly appreciate it.

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