metformin??????not diabetic nor PCOS patient??help?

Question

Just went to the doctors for the second time around. I have not had my period in over a year. I'm not overweight, i dont have facial hair(just typical peach fuz on women) so i know i don't have PCOS..I had my prolactin levels, thyroid, pituitary gland, white/red blood cell count, liver/kidney function checked and it was all good..So she is now doing a progesterone challenge on me with provera to see if i have withdraw bleeding, if i do she is going to put me on metformin to see if that stimulates ovulation. however i was reading that it is for diabetics and women with PCOS who don't ovulate...has anybody who is not a diabetic or does not have PCOS ever takin this drug to help ovulate? is it ok to use it, and is it effective???she doesnt really want to put me on clomid she says it's out of her range and has never prescribed that to anyone. she is not an obgyn. if i don't bleed from proges challenge then im going to OBGYN. 21 + only please

Answer 1

I answered your other question and think I covered your concerns..but Ill add a little here too. The metformin wont hurt you (although it does have some nasty GI side effects). Make sure if you are on it over the long term, you take a vitamin that has all the B vitamins in it.

I also recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist (RE). Unfortunatly, many doctors (even some RE) are not very knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment. My best educated guess (without knowing you and all your symptoms) is that your doctor is either unaware of why metformin is prescribed for women with infertility or that she thinks you might have PCOS (even though she said she thought you didn't). However, next time you see her..ask her exactlly what she thinks and why she wants you on metformin.

If PCOS is your problem, then the metformin is your best bet at getting pregnant. Once you are on that for at least a month, then the RE can add other fertility treatments (such as Clomid or other further things like IUI, IVF, injectables, etc). You really should be under the care of an RE (or at least a regular Obgyn-if you can find a good one). Good luck.

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Answer 4

It will not hurt you, but I would recommend that you see a gynecologist for further help If you are doubting the doctor's treatment, then definitely see another physician. Metformin has been used successfully in many people for conditions besides diabetes. You can read about this on Medonline.com for more information to ease your mind a little. Better yet, make an appointment with an endocrinologist.

Best wishes.