Because a couple months ago i was diagnosed with pcos, and my doctor had put on metformin to try to get me to start ovulating, and having a period because before then i hadn't had a period for almost a year without having to take medication. So after a couple months of taking metformin my period came for 2 months then it stopped it didn't come the next month and now ever since September I've been having a period. It only lasts 3-4 days, but I'm happy.But i stopped using the metformin because i started to have a period. But anyway in October my doctor put me on clomid 50 mg 1tab a day, i kinda started late( like my 5th day of my cycle) and I didn't ovulate. I didn't take it in November. But this month i am taking clomid 50 mg 2tab a day.
2006-12-20 02:45:54 · 4 answers · asked by Tha Blessed One 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Metformin is not an ovulation drug. Metformin treats the PCOS, which in turn makes you ovulate. You should continue with the metformin. It will continue treating your PCOS, making it more likely for you to get pregnant. It also will make the Clomid work better. Your best bet to get pregnant is to treat the PCOS with metformin for a month or two..then you can add other fertility treatments (such as Clomid). Here's some basic PCOS info and links. Unfortunatly, there is TONS of info out there and not all of it is accurate. Good luck.
I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment.
The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:
1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.
2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.
3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated.
4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.
When the PCOS is treated properly, all of your symptoms may not disappear, but they should improve some. It will also be a lot easier to lose weight (and keep it off). Our bodies work against us when we try to lose weight on our own, making it nearly impossible to lose weight.
There are TONS of books about PCOS and dieting. There are two that I recommend. Here's the links at amazon for those:
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0809224275/...
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0007131844/...
I also recommend a couple web sites:
http://pcos.itgo.com/
http://www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infert...
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhp... This one is a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions or just chat with the women who are also dealing with PCOS. Good luck.
2006-12-20 18:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by trevnme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never used Clomid to concieve. But a little over 2 years ago I was diagnosed with PCOS and the dr put me on metformin (I had gone 9 months with no period) I used that an concieved twice. (1 miscarriage, and 1 healthy baby boy).
I am currently pregnant with my second child and this time did not require any medical help. So there is hope.
2006-12-20 02:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to continue on the metformin. If you have cycles and ovulate on metformin alone then you don't need the clomid at all. However, if you do need both then the met will help the clomid work better.
2006-12-20 02:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are both very good methods... but you have to take it regularly for several months in order for it to effective. I have pcos and taking metformin. We are just patiently waiting to conceive. Take the meds as prescribed and do not skip a month... it will just prolong you conceiving. Good luck
2006-12-20 02:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋