PCOS, Metformin, and TTC?

Question

Question about Metformin. I had taken this medicine awhile back and had a horrible time with it. I was constantly sick. Since I am TTC now, should I go back on it, even with the bad side effects? I do have PCOS and just recently stopped taking BC. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes, you should really consider taking metformin if you have PCOS.  This significantly helps with regulating your cycle and help with ovulation.

Try a smaller dosage (1x day) and you can switch to a "low-carb"/low-glycemic diet instead (which has the same impact as metformin i.e. reducing insulin resistance). Whenever you do have a high-carb meal, take metformin then. That is what my wife did as she couldn't take 3x day - so just took 1x day with low-carb diet. She quickly dropped weight and her cycles came back to mostly normal and ovulating more frequently.  Got pregnant within a year using metformin. Continued taking metformin for first trimester to minimize miscarriage risk.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I first started using Metformin a few years ago when I was first diagnosed with PCOS.  I couldn't leave the house because of cramps and was always needing the toilet (if you know what I mean!).  I had such a terrible time that I stopped using them.

When I first went to the fertility clinic I was told by the Nurse that it was important to try and use Metformin again as it really helps PCOS.  She still said I should try to take them again, despite side effects.  So I followed her advice by starting on 500mg a day (before bed works well as you can sleep through symptoms).  After a week I upped the dose to 850mg twice a day and I haven't had as many symptoms as before.  Can't really say exactly why.  So I suggest trying again.  It's really worth it if it can help your TTC!

Good luck and loads of BaBy DuSt!!! xOx

Answer 3

I work at a hospital and have had many women use metformin to get pregnant.  Best thing is to talk to your doctor.  But I see no problems