how long before your periods suppose to start when taking metformin?

Question

I have been diagnosed with PCOS i have been on metformin for 2wks im going to start the third week from tomorrow taking 3 times daily 500mg tablets, but i wanted to know how long will it take to get a period.

i have poly cystic ovaries one symptom in amonerrhea because of too much insulin and testoterone and the metformin controls the insulin levels and help you to have regular periods just like being on the contraceptive pill.

Answer 1

i used metformin for pcos as well. with in a month i started back on my mestrual cycle. here is also a site for those of u who do not understand the reasoning for woman who have pcos to be put on metformin. yes the woman may not be diabetic but, the pcos has a link to diabeties and that is why the metform is perscribed by doctors.

http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/Metformin-and-PCOS.php

Answer 2

I was on Metformin for PCOS for two years. When I first started on it, I began with one pill a day for several weeks, then up to two, then up to three. The side effects for me were absolutely horrible when I started - really bad stomach upset, the runs, and just felt so yucky. My doc had warned me about that, but it was really pitiful. It did ease off once I was on it for about a month, if I remember right. It did regulate my periods - for the first time in my life I had a period once a month. The downside was the absolute excruciating pain during my periods for the last two years, and the bleeding was extreme every month. I couldn't leave the house. I just recently stopped the Metformin to see how things would be different. Now I am 45, so I'm not trying to conceive, so I can't help you with that. I was only diagnosed with PCOS two years ago - wish I would have known that long ago when I still wanted more kids. We do have one "miracle" child, though. I wish you luck - I think you need to get a lot more medical information, so you need to talk to your doctor more and do some research. At the very beginning -maybe the first 6 months, I lost 20 - 25 pounds, but put it back on. And probably more, so it didn't help me with weight loss at all.

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Answer 4

I can give you some facts, but PCOS is much more than this. I don't think your doctor gave you complete info about things.
And its quite difficult to share my knowledge on this over here. With PCOS, you can learn new thing every day and I mean it!

For the question you have asked: I got this info:
Some women with easily moved hormones or hormones that are pretty close to normal can see signs of menstruation fairly quickly with Metformin. Others have to be more patient with their hormones while they get re-aligned.

About 50% of women begin having regular ovulatory menses after 6 months of treatment. For women with PCOS treated with metformin alone, about 25% begin regular menses within 3 months,and about 50% to 95% begin regular menses within 6 months.
Metformin is highly effective in normalizing menstrual cyclicity in women with PCOS, especially with a treatment duration of 6 months or longer....


Also you may now want to know Why you are on a diabetic drug?
Here is the answer: Met is an insulin regulator. A large number of PCOS women (although not all...) have insulin resistance, where their bodies do not use the insulin their body produces efficiently. As a result, the body over-produces insulin to get their blood sugar down. So the diabetic drug Metformin/Glucophage works well with Insulin Resistant (IR) women because it opens the cell doors and helps your body use insulin more efficiently.

I would like to tell you few more things:
Firstly the best doctor you must refer to for PCOS is 'Reproductive Endocrinologist' or a 'Fertility Specialist'. These are the best medical professionals to deal with pcos in terms of health and changing to a healthier life style..

As you have pcos, it is best to keep yourself up to date and ready with necassary knowledge about this syndrome. As it not only affects fertility but also your entire health............Keeping yourself aware will also make you positive and you can even reason why a particular doc put you on some particular treatment. 'cuz believe me its not easy to find docs who actually understand pcos in all its aspects..............

Very frankly it won't be possible to tell you all what I know in this space so I would suggest you do search the net, I can give you the links I like......one being:
www.projectpcos.org/general/pcosoverview.php

You may be concerned about other health problems too but you know once you have control over your lifestyle, things will be fine and almost normal. You should try implementing healthy habits (regarding food n exercise) in your daily shedule and believe me it Only does good to all people who try it.

I have pcos, I felt really lonely till I came to know a lot of women have this. I got a lot of support from this forum:
www.pcosworldwidesupport.com

Also one wonderful n Very Informative worldwide group I found recently is www.soulcysters.net
In this group you will find an entire forum about Metformin where also its FAQs are answered and also women using this med have shared their experiences with metformin.

Both are worldwide pcos support groups. A group of wonderful ladies having pcos and all at different stages of life dealing with pcos, trying to conceive....

You can ask any question related to general health of women or any question relating to pcos. You'll get a first hand experienced advice as there is always someone to answer. And some women here are really knowlegeable.
If you sign in these forums, don't forget to post an introduction so that all ladies know you and I am sure you'll be welcomed warmly.

In the end, dear you don't have to be scared by all this! I know its easier said than done but believe me I have PCOS and I was just so scared n worried when I was first diagnosed in 2002 and now things are much easier, I am much more aware. Know that you are Not alone, there are many many women like you out there......


You can mail me any time, click on my name "Quetzal" that'll take you to my profile and then click "Email Quetzal".
Are you from India? I am from New Delhi, India.

Take care and think positive!
Good Luck!

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Answer 6

Metformin called Glucophage:

Metformin is used for treating type II diabetes in adults and children. It may be used alone or in combination with other diabetic medications. Metformin also has been used to prevent the development of diabetes in people at risk for diabetes and to treat polycystic ovaries.

For adults, metformin usually is begun at a dose of 500 mg twice a day or 850 mg once daily. The dose is gradually increased by 500 mg weekly or 850 mg every two weeks as tolerated and based on the response of the levels of glucose in the blood. The maximum daily dose is 2550 mg given in three divided doses. If Glucophage XR tablets are used, the starting dose is 500 mg daily with the evening meal. The dose can be increased by 500 mg weekly up to a maximum dose of 2000 mg once daily or in two divided doses. Glumetza tablets are given once daily. Metformin should be taken with meals.

SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects with metformin are nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, diarrhea and loss of appetite. These symptoms occur in one out of every three patients. These side effects may be severe enough to cause therapy to be discontinued in one out of every 20 patients. These side effects are related to the dose of the medication and may decrease if the dose is reduced.

A serious--though rare--side effect of metformin is lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis occurs in one out of every 30,000 patients and is fatal in 50% of cases. The symptoms of lactic acidosis are weakness, trouble breathing, abnormal heartbeats, unusual muscle pain, stomach discomfort, light-headedness and feeling cold. Patients at risk for lactic acidosis include those with reduced function of the kidneys or liver, congestive heart failure, severe acute illnesses, and dehydration.

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Answer 8

Eh. Metformin is a drug used in the treatment of diabetes.. Not usually for the problem you have. Metformin is a glucophage.

Answer 9

interesting, metformin is a drug for diabetes, and occasionally used now for weight loss, it has little or nothing to do with your period. You may want to clarify with your doctor why you are taking metformin.