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Re: PCOS: pregnancy with PCOS
From: Walter Futterweit, MD, FACE,FACP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 4 Jan 2009 19:39:03 -0600 (CST)
Dr.Futterweit:
There is no problem in hsving taken and then stopping metformin if that
is what your ObGyn recommended. No data show an increased risk to the
fetus more than the general population in havving taken the metformin.
Best wishes,
Dr.Futterweit
At Fri, 2 Jan 2009, embryo wrote:
>
>Hello,
>I have PCOS and present with symptoms like amenorrhea and anovulation,
>but no insulin resistance and no weight problems (118 lb, 25 years old).
>My doctor prescribed metformin 1500 mg/day (all the time), progesterone
>to induce periods, clomid 100mg during days 5-9. This induces ovulation
>as shown by day 21 progesterone levels. First cycle of aforementioned
>therapy did not result in pregnancy. I just finished second treatment
>cycle (coincidentally Day 1 was on december 1, 2008) and think I may be
>pregnant. I have to stop taking metformin as soon as i am pregnant, but
>unfortunately with all the holidays, my doctor is out of town and I
>can't get a hold of her. I did blood pregnancy test on December 29th
>(lab technicians were working), but there's no nurse or doctor on duty
>until January 12th.
>
>Currently I'm experiencing frequent urination (no pain or burning); some
>cramping (it was more intense few days ago); i think breast tenderness,
>but it's somewhat subjective; no nausea and no morning sickness. I
>bought a home pregnancy test today and it showed as "not pregnant". So,
>I am not sure if I am pregnant and thus should stop taking metformin.
>Any advice on how can I find a definite answer before Jan. 12th?
>
>Thank you for your input,
>N.N.
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Walter Futterweit, MD, FACP, FACE
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029
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