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Michelle, you said you lost 45 lbs on Met. How long were you taking it when you lost all that weight? And did you diet while on it? I have been taking 500 mg since the end of August and have had 2 periods one last almost 40 days. Julia, my period came within a week of taking Met.

I've been on metformin for 3 years, have PCOS and associated insulin resistence. I lost 50Kg in 6 months when I first started taking it. still loosing weight now slowly.
2 months pregnant with 1st bub, Was a suprise as we were using contraception. :D

Hi everyone...I'm new to this site but it looks like it will really help. Question: I went to the OB cause I hadn't had my period for 4 months. He told me that since I"m overweight it will most likely make it hard to conceive, and said that the missed periods were probably due to increased blood sugar level. He tested me and my sugars were high, now, from one test, he thinks that I am diabetic and is sending me to my family doc for diet and exercise counseling for diabetics and has not explained what happens next as far as the infertility. He mentioned metformin, but last said that he wanted to see if my family doc would give it to me...So, I'm so confused. I get it that it's important to make sure that my levels are good for my own benefit, but getting pregnant is also a priority for us. Anyone else been referred to thier family doc for thier metformin? Any suggestions for me on how to handle my OB? Thanks.

hi, i have a question, someone please answer!! My RE put me on metformin and pill at the same time. I am kind of confused about it, I told her that my husband and i want to have a baby so much and we do not want delay at all. I do not know what to do she told me that this is going to regulate my period and hormones but i am afraid that this will make it worse after i stop the pill. Does anyone taking a pill together with metformin if so how long do you have to take it for? Thanks.

Hello ladies, i am new here i have been on metformin for about a month now. i was wondering to all the women who got pg really fast did you have a period first or did it just make you ovulate and you didnt even know it? also i take 1500 mg a day now i hope that it works good luck to everyone

Erika, the Metformin will control the blood sugar levels which will make it easier for you to get pg. In other words I know getting pg is a priority but if your sugar levels are high you need to lower them in order to be able to get pg. For many women once they take Metformin they are able to conceive. I know he must have left you in the air about the infertility issue but by referring you to your family doc for diet and excercise and perhaps putting you on Metformin he is saying that once those things are taken care of, you will probably get pg quicker. Met also helps with weight loss. I am going through the same thing as you. When I went to my gyn she also left me in the air but now, after a couple of months, I know what she meant. She referred me to an endocrinologist who put me on 500 mg of Met daily.

Hi, Question for those of you on Metformin. I took metformin b4, got preg. and had baby. Now were trying again, so for 2nd time i am on Metformin. This time is very diff then last, I got a very heavy period after 6 weeks of met, and for the next 5 weeks (till now) i have been spotting on and off. My ob/gyn says i should take provera. I dont want to take extra meds for no reason, and he didnt explain why. Did anyone have exccesive spotting on metformin? Did anyone hear of taking provera in middle (esp. being that i already got a period?) I am very confused and dont know what to do! (I have an appt scheduled with an RE- but its not for another 2 weeks). I would greatly appreciate your advice. thanks.

hi, i was diagnosed with pcos in June & was gutted just always thought id have a baby easy, now I can't I want one even more, its hard not to think of anything else especially as everyone I know seems to be pregnant which is fantastic but it makes me long to be pregnant even more. I was put on a course of clomid in June which did'nt work and made me quite ill, now im on Metformin I started on 500mg in October than then after 7 days my dose went up to 2000mg which at first was a killer but have slowly sussed it out, as to what I can and can't eat and now finally in my 5th and 6th week I feel fine, so hang in there if our suffering it does get better. Atfer 8 days of starting met I had a period im now on day 34 and nothing so have'nt got a clue whats going on, im seeing my gyn 30/11 so if I have'nt had a period will take a preg test the day before, but having read this message bored I will defo carry on with some kind of dose of met if I got preg. So glad I found this message bored its so nice to hear success stories its gives me hope, good luck to everyone your all in my prayers, oh just a quick question how often have you been told to have sex, cos we've been trying to have sex every day but I read everyother day is fine is this right? cos I need more sleep.

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AC, thanks for the advice and words of encouragement. I did make it to the family doc last week and it turns out that I have PCOS plus she said that "technically" my blood sugars were high enough to be able to say that I am a diabetic. But she said that with exercise and diet, I could control it and that if I were able to lose some weight, it may not end up being an issue at all. That being said, she also but me on 500mg of Metformin. Just wondered...how long till you find out if it's working at that dose or if you need a higher dose? When can you start checking to see if you are ovulating? Or do you just wait till see if you have a period? I'm kinda confused on the timelines here. Can anyone help with their experiences? Another question: Can anyone give me any advice on ways to help to stick to the diets and exercise? It's always been hard for me and any support would be great! Thanks everyone...especially you, AC...for getting back to me. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Erika, I don't really know how you know its working at that dose but I'm assuming that when you go for a follow up if your levels are still high, they might up the dosage. I wondered the same because I noticed many woman are on 1000mg some even on 2000mg but I was started off at 500mg. About the testing for ovulation: in my case it is weird. I have been checking and sometimes I ovulate right after my flow instead of on day 14 or after. I think this might be because my flow still isn't regulated yet so it might take a couple of months of being on the Met for me to ovulate right, if that makes any sense. I have read that sometimes checking when you ovulate is not as useful for woman with PCOS bc our cycles are usually all over the place. I would check everyday. Now about the diet and exercise I really can't help bc thats one part that I haven't been able to keep up with. The RE told me the South Beach Diet is good for those taking Met, so maybe you might want to try that.I have been trying so I hope I get a + for christmas. Anyways have a nice thanksgiving and hope you keep posting experiences w/Met.

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Hey- I just started metformin, I am starting at 500 mg and then increase every 2 weeks until up to 2000 mg. I have pcos and with that insulin resistance. All of my sisters also have that and are metformin, however, I am the only one who is trying to get pg. I have gone to an RE and done all the expensive drugs but am now moving to this due to can't afford to do all the expensive drugs right now. Am also looking to stick to the diet as I am just a little over weight (about 20 pounds). Erika- My sisters and I are all on a diet of 5 small meals a day and limiting carbs to 30 grams per meal and must eat at least 2-9 grams of protein per meal. It is working for all of them, they have each lost weight at the rate of 2 pounds per week. I am just starting the diet today so I am not sure how it will work for me.

I'm now 13weeks pregnant and baby is doing well. I am just now starting to lean off of metformin. i did get pregnant on it very fast and decided to stay on it thru my first trimester. Try to stay positive if you can.

Hey Stef...glad to hear that all is well with your pregancy. I'm still on the 1000mg of Metformin and will stay on it at least thru 16 weeks. That's when I have another sono scheduled and then they'll assess how well the baby is doing and decide if I'll remain on the medication or not. Keep me posted on your pregnancy!

Hi Kerri, I have'nt written in awhile, but I was just wondering hows your pregnancy going? I'll be 13 weeks on monday and the morning, noon all day sickness has kind of slowed down. How far along are you? Well keep in touch and let me know how your doing.