Any success stories on using metformin to become pregnant

Question

dr. started me on metformin 2wks ago, he said he was sure i had pcos.

just a little confused because i do get periods but it seems i have them twice a mth. well just hoping to hear success stories on metformin. have been TC for 9yrs.

Answer 1

Well I do have PCOS, so I don't know how different your case may be, although I have to say I find it awful confusing as to why your doc would give you metformin if you don't have pcos diagnosed.

Due to the PCOS I had 14 m/c's (didn't know at the times) that Metformin would the answer to my many prayers to be a mum.

divorced and remarried, when TTC again with new hubby, new doc put me on metformin and was shocked and angry I had so many losses and wasn't told about it before. anyways - on Metformin for 3 months (not ttc) then took clomid on 3rd month and did try, and our 1st daughter was the result on the 1st try, I cntinued Metformin for the 1st trimester and that saved the pg, she's 5½yrs old now.

Another m/c (blighted ovum) a year after her birth requiring a d&c (didn't think I needed to take Metformin again as I already had a child and assumed my body knew what to do- but obviously I was wrong).

Another year later conceived naturally - no meds at all, but as soon as I found out I was pg, I started Metformin again and my 2nd daughter is now 3yrs old. and TTC #3 now - on 4th cycle with Metformin and Clomid again. (1st cycle ended in chemical pg).

Metformin was a god send. and I can't praise it enough, I have it to thank for my 2 gorgeous girls.

Answer 2

My wife has PCOS and conceived twice with help of metformin.  It is a must (even if  you are not TTC) and should continue to take it for first three months of pregnancy.  PCOS was correctly diagnosed even though all the test came out negative for PCOS.

Getting periods (especially twice) means that there is an abnormal hormonal balance and you are likely not ovulating as frequently.  Try the metformin and see if your cycle becomes more regular (26-32 days).  You can also use OPK to test if you ovulate or not. If your cycle is less than 24 days even with the help of metformin, then you may also ask the doctor about luteal phase defect (short luteal cycle)  in which case you may need progesterone therapy as well.

Good luck.