PCOS and taking Metformin - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

rainbowsky TTC1 · 02-27-2004, 02:30 PM

I have had pcos frome the age of 14 but never found out till this year.me and hubby have been ttc for 7 years.i have been taking metformin for 1 week and 4 days. Is ther anyone out there taking metformin???

kimde · 02-28-2004, 09:48 AM

Yes! My dh and I had been ttc for almost 3 years. Six months ago we started seeing a new doctor. Although I didn't exhibit any physical signs of PCOS, my LH was 3X my FSH, and so she diagnosed me. About a month ago, I had an u/s which indicated the little cysts on my right ovary. So she put me on metformin, and I conceived that month. It was truly a miracle. I had the flu right before ovulation, and had a hard time taking my full doses. But, I am 6 weeks pregnant, and I believe the metformin helped. I am continuing on the metformin thru my pregnancy as it can prevent gestational diabetes. Good luck to you!

AirForce Wife · 03-01-2004, 05:06 AM

I am also on Metformin and enjoy all the yuckie side effects!! Good luck to you!

Kristen

namrata · 03-01-2004, 05:11 AM

Hello everyone! i've recently been diagnosed with PCOS. i am 19 years old. i don't show any excess facial hair sysmptoms...is there a chance that i'll get them later? What r the side effects of metformin?
Also, is it possible for everyone with PCOS to concieve and have a normal baby?

kimde · 03-03-2004, 03:25 PM

I have no visible symptoms of PCOS. I don't expect to, either. And, I just conceived my first baby after trying for three years. So yes, it is possible for women with PCOS to get pregnant!

---Kim