I have been diagnosed with PCOS and my doctor has prescribed 1500mg a day of Glucophage but taking the tablet thrice a day made me sick to the point that I just could not function. I have reduced the dosage myself to 1000mg a day and have very little side effects. Do you think it will still be effective? We have been ttc for the last 6 months and the doc now says that i have endometriosis in my other ovary. What do you think my odds are of conceiving? I know these are too many questions but appreciate all the serious advice.
2006-09-09 06:08:35 · 6 answers · asked by Debz 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Hi JillDaniel,
I have regular cycles and have been tracking them for the last 6 months. Another thing that confuses me is that each time I went to the doctor, I was ovulating properly and at my last visit I was also told that my egg had ruptured well, but I was not successful in conceiving. I am beginning to wonder what the problem can be, if inspite of pcos and endometriosis, I am ovulating regularly. Appreciate the help!
2006-09-09 06:24:33 · update #1
1500mg is considered the dosage needed to treat PCOS...
Everyone with PCOS is different, but I don't have endometriosis which is another fertility issue in itself and I still had to end up giving myself injections before getting pregnant.
I started with just Metformin (Glucophage) and it did nothing for me. Then I took Clomid and it also didn't do anything.
I got pregnant my first month on injections.
I don't want to bring you down, but chances are you'll have to get much more treatment before you ttc, especially with PCOS and endometriosis...
2006-09-09 06:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have PCOS and am on Metformin(Glucophage) and on 1500 mg. My dr. said that sometimes it causes very upset stomach so it would be best to start out taking 500 for a week, then a 1000 then finally the 1500mg. I am having surgery in Oct called laparoscopy to remove a polyp they found in my uterus by an HSG scan. If your going thru a fertility specialist be prepared for the HSG. I am also on Clomid with the Metformin have been on it for 2 cycles. I will also be having ovarian drilling when the polyp is removed and they are also going to make sure I don't have endometrosis with the PCOS. Good Luck!
2006-09-10 10:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by cherrydr.pepper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drs. usually prescribe glucophage to be started at 500mg a day for 1 week then 1000mg a day for 1 week then up the dose to 1500mg a day. Did you just start taking 1500mg a day without working your way up to it? If so, that's your problem. Stay at 1000mg for a week and then try 1500 again. Do you have regular cycles?
2006-09-09 13:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have PCOS and type 2 Diabetes. I had a bad reaction to Glucophage as well... rather than change dosages my Dr. recommended changing prescriptions. I now take Avandia with great results.
It's never wise to mess with your dosages.. talk to your Dr. about Glucophage alternatives... but don't try to just do it on your own.
2006-09-10 03:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by Conviction 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother took Glucophage for her diabetes. She took it for several years before experiencing any problems, but eventually it made her deathly ill. She was so sick that they started to take out her gallbladder when it was really just the medicine that made her sick. So, having said that, if I were you, I'd speak to my doctor about trying another medicine.
I can't answer any of your other questions, but since i did have knowledge about the effects of Glucophage, I thought I'd put in my thoughts.
2006-09-09 13:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sabina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never change your dosage. the doctor perscribed it in that amount for a reason call your doctor and ask them first they may change it. you could make it very hard to concieve now. see your doctor about it
2006-09-09 13:12:31 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋