ease of getting pregnant w/metformin or something similiar

[Angel]

ok, so i have had pcos since i was about 14 and its been an ongoing battle that has involved two surgeries and tons of different treatments/meds.. well the last visit to the doctor rendered something that has never been offered to me.. After almost two years of trying to conceive, my husband and I have had no luck, and my doctor suggested that i should go on metformin or something similiar to help me to get pregnant, anyone have anything to contribute on this?? I've read up on the internet about it and it has had pro's and con's, would just like any opinions, statistics or someone else's story of what happened if they had to go thru that?? thanks

[lucia]

I've been using metformin for about 6 months now, have had no side effects. I also have PCOs also but I'm not trying to conceive. Just trying to get regular cycles. Yes, metformin will make you very fertile if you take it exactly how it is prescribed. You will lose weight on the metformin. Something you must know is that metformin is for the treatment of diabetes. Don't worry it will wont affect you in any way. Unless you are allergic to it. Make sure you drink plenty of water on the medication.

[bellavalue]

definitely try it the only things you might lose are your lunch (nausea but they say it subsides after a few weeks) and maybe some weight too.
best of luck!

[temuchintolga]

Metformin worked for us (two pregnancies within a year after 3 years of TTC). It is great for women with PCOS and the first recommended med for managing insulin resistance for women with PCOS. It can and usually does help regulate your period and ovulating more frequently but this can take a few months. You can reduce dosage if too much nausea/GI side effects.

Good luck.

[ms.lanay]

I took met for about 3wks when I concieved and didn't even know it the only thing I didn't like was all the GI upset uugghh so good luck I would try it (by the way I am not diabetic ,IR or overweight