I have PCOS and have been treated with Avandia for the past 3 years. I had no side effects from the Avandia, and after 4 months of that and Clomid for 2 cycles I sucessfully conceived. Now I'm trying for child #2, and my endocrinologist has decided to add Metformin to the mix, saying it should better my chances, along with the Avandia, to become pregnant. In the first 2 weeks on the Metformin I gained 10 lbs, and in the past 3 months I have gained a total of 17 lbs. Nothing in my life has changed, just the fact that I'm taking the Metformin. I asked my doc about it, and he says that he doesn't believe that it's the med causing weight gain, and that it's good for me so he wants me to continue. Anyone have a similar experience with this med? If so, what did you do about it. I don't want to hinder my efforts for becoming preg, but I also don't want to gain any more weight. I'm already overweight as it is.
2006-09-19 09:43:39 · 26 answers · asked by Emjay 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Sorry to hear that, dear. Usually metformin helps people LOSE a little weight, not gain it.
Stay healthy, continue healthy diet/exercise, and hang in there!
By the way, I AM a "regular doctor". Some meds ARE associated with weight gain, some can help with weight loss (not much) and many are weight neutral. There's nothing we don't want you to "know about". No great conspiracy. No secrets.
2006-09-19 09:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by mollyneville 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have PCOS also and I didnt' have weight gain but I was extremely ill on Metformin & was taken off of it. I see a Reproductive Endcronolgist by the way, not a regular OBGYN.
Metformin is for those that are Insulin Resistant, but it will not help you ovulate, it will help get your insulin under control & help you lose weight (if you are overweight).
2006-09-19 11:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by Karla S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am on it, but it makes me sick all the time and I lose weight instead of gain. I know what you mean about being overweight. I have PCOS, I am trying to conceive after having a miscarriage, and I am about 100 lbs. overweight. The glucophage usually helps people lose weight, but for some it doesn't. I have found that if I eat a strict diabetic diet I lose weight. You might want to give it a try.
2006-09-19 15:16:01 · answer #3 · answered by beta_slave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get treated for PCOS w/ metformin as well... and it has actually subdued my weight.... not really loosing but not gaining either, before it however I was gaining like crazyyyy. My friend however, when she started taking hers she was Always hungry @ first. My prayers are w/ you.
2006-09-19 09:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by tygger in pa 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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