new to metformin lots questions

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I have been tcc for 1.5 years and recently went to the Dr and she prescribed me on metformin after 3 months of charting and nodda.... she said that if no pregnancy came up in next 3 months of taking 2000 mg of metformin a day than she would start be on metformin and clomid... BTW I have horribly irregular period ranging from 3-4 maybe a year. I have heard some very scary things about metformin and had some questions, also if anyone has any helpful experience it would be awesome or success stories. wondering if you ladies could help me out... I have been on metformin for 3 days and already have gotten AF

* can it cause horrible drop or rise in my blood sugar
* It causes weight loss ( which would be good for me, if so how much and how long did it take)
* does it regulate your period?
*can you actually get pregnant on metformin alone ( if so how long and what mg dosage where u on?
* 3 days and im already experiencing some problems, I am frequently going to the bathroom... can i take over counter meds to control it?
* can metformin help you ovulate, so should i continue charting or urine test?
*is it okay to take if i happen to get pregnant, or is it harmful to the baby?
Sorry for so many questions but i guess thats why this is yahoo answers... Im kind of excited that a gyno took me serious for once about being ttc... I was told by everyone else It was bc of my weight and that im so young, 21 to be exact, and it had to do with my age... I would think younger you are better chances of being pregnant... Any other advice or stories would be very helpful... and LOTS and LOTS of baby dusy and prayer for deserving TTC women out there... praying everyone gets their BFP Thank you

[juliawright2002]

Hi

I've taken Met for a year previously for PCOS symptoms, had a break, now back on it as TTC.
I take 1500 a day, but heard 2000 is ok. Did your doc tell you to gradually build up dosage ?, they do this to minimise the initial side effects.

With regard to your questions, Met is used to treat insulin resistance that most PCOS ladies have. It can cause some drops in sugar levels, however my advice is to eat healthy and snack healthy regular and try to recognise when possible drops are occurring, carry a banana if you haven't eaten in a while.

It can help weight loss, but only if your watching diet and its not sudden.

It does regulate periods, but not in everyone.

This is a great drug for TTC and a lot of women get pregnant on this alone as it triggers ovulation, again this doesn't happen in everyone and some have to take clomid too.

Going to the loo often is normal when you start taking it, but the dose should be built up gradually to minimise. Not sure about taking meds, maybe ask pharmacist. Also avoid too much sugar and fats, this causes upsets, I find I can't drink alcohol at all whilst taking it.

As said above a lot of women will start ovulating, can take varying time scales for this, definitely keep testing charting etc.

You should liaise with your doc about continuation upon pregnancy, however i've heard many say you should continue as it reduces chances of miscarriage and gestational diabetes and theres no scientific evidence that it harms baby.

All the best, feel free to contact me if I can help anymore x

[ladypam]

Just to add to what julia has said, since metformin acts on the hormones, frequent urination is a bit normal as you are starting with metformin. Don't worry. It will just pass. Avoid taking any other medications as there is always the danger of it interacting with others.

taking metformin, even when pregnant is quite safe although you need still to check with your doctor if you really need to take it.

Hope this helps!