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I'm wondering if there is anyone who is taking metformin in the absence of insulin resistance. I went off the pill 10 months ago. I had one period two months ago and this month I have spotted or bled for 21 days (still going on). Two separate ultrasounds have shown me to have clusters of cysts consistent with PCOS but I have not of the other obviouse systems. Sugar and hormone levels came out ok. I am about 20-25 lbs. overweigh. My dr. is trying me on metformin. I'm just looking for feedback or experiences?!?!?
thanks!

I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and I've been on it for 6 1/2 weeks now. There are side effects such as nausea, increased bowel movements, and GI. I' have lost some weight from it, but it seems as though my weight has slowed down. Now, my question is when should I expect my cycle? Should I take a test to see if I'm pregnant? Someone please let me know.

Hi all.
My period came on Friday 17th. So that was a 31 day cycle. Next month i have an appt to go on clomid the only thing is i'm really hoping that htis will work i can't see the metformin working on its own so i think i'll be waiting a couple more months before i get pregnant.
I'm keeping my faith in the lordd but i'm becoming so anxious just wanting to experience being pregnant full term this time. I hear story of all you women who get pregnant after being on metformin for a couple months or for one cycle and i really wish that i could be as lucky as you. I know i'll be blessed one day soon but the waiting is killing me

Thanks for the tip Drew! I actually took an ovulation test on Saturaday and my test line was waaaaay darker than the reference line, so hubby and I got busy and were busy this whole weekend, ha ha. Let's hope we get some good news out of this.
Carmelle, my first period on Metformin was a total waiting game. It showed up earlier then before, but after the first one you'll have to keep track of your days till you get your 2nd cycle off of Met. It's a bit confusing i know, i still don't know if i'll be getting my period on day 39 or sooner, but i'm just waiting. If i go 2 weeks past day 39 i will take a hpt. I won't do it sooner cuz that whole negative sign thing has just put me off.
Nadine, my prayers are with you and for all of us that are trying to start families. Just imagine how much love we will have to give when we each do have our own babies. And ladies, we will....that day will come for all of us, God willing.

Layla are you saying that you're not on met anymore? You mean I have to get off of met in order to see my cycle become regular?

lol Layla....we were pretty busy too this weekend! Carmelle, I think what Layla was saying is that you have to have atleast two periods with the Metformin so you can start to figure out your cycle lengths. You have to stay on the Metformin till your doc says to quit, otherwise it won't work. Do not quit taking it. It does help to regulate your cycle. Hey Layla, what cd are you on? Are you setteling in for the 2ww? Good luck!!

Hi Carmelle, I am still on Met. It's supposed to help become more regular. So i still have to be on it. But my dr recommends i stop it if i find that i become pregnant. Before Met my cycles ran 49+ days, then it jumped to a 76 day cycle. That's when i started Met on May 6 and so far i had a 39 day cycle. But i don't know if it will regulate me even more and bring the cycle down further to say less than 39 days. I'll just have to wait and see. My 2nd period on Met on a 39 cycle should fall on July 4th or 5th. We'll see. But i am keeping a close watch and count of my days. I hope this helps you to have a better understanding. I did so much research before understanding this myself.

Hey Drew, I am so new to this so i hope you can tell me what "cd " means..loool. Is is Cycle Day? If so, today is Day 24. If this is not what you meant, then i'm a dork for not knowing..lol. Also, what is 2ww? Man, i need to catch up on my PCOS slang!

Yes...i have become pregnant now i am on 23 week of my pregnancy and still continuing on 500mg of Metformin....my Re says it is safe to be on it

Hi, I have a question I've been taking metformin for about 2weeks. I've been sick w/diaherra,nausea ,vomiting. Also have been cramping, and real sleepy, I also have pcos. My question to Donna is how will I know when I'm pregnant due to the same side effects for taking metformin? I'm 23yrs and have been trying for 7 months now! desperate for a answer!!!!

lol Layla...you'll catch up on the slang quick! Actually I'll bump a thread for you with all those abbreviations! Cd is cycle day and 2ww is the 2 week wait. The period of time after you ovulate till af (aunt flo) is supposed to come. I'm on cd 17, so still have some time to wait. I hope this is the month for all of us!!! ~~~Baby Dust~~~ :)

ive been on metformin for about a month still feel sick from it my doc also put me on a low birth control to give my ovaries a break but i think we want to start trying to have a baby now and everyone is talking about clomid what is clomid and is it supposed to help you become pregnant than just metformin alone?

Hey Drew...HA! what a great term that 2ww and what a horrible wait it is at the same time. Heck yea i'm on that blasted 2ww, lool. I am due for aunt flo (<~ i actually knew that term) July 4 or 5th. I'm getting LOTS of weird little cramping on either side of my pelvic area. I'm thinking it's my ovaries being forced to work. Since they haven't worked for so long they are putting up a good fight! Drew are you on Met? I just bought this 500p book that is AWESOME and actually tells me what i should be eating and what i should totally stay away from. I mean, certain things are just a little too strict but at least i know to beware right? The most heartbreaking thing is that i have to give up my most fave food, PB n banana on wheat toast, with a glass of milk. Apparently, milk is chock full of hormones that play havoc with your system and PB n Bananas play ping pong with your insulin levels. Adding milk makes everything just ferment in your system too!! ARRRGGGGHHHHH, is there any relief in sight?

Well that was info I didn't know, thanx!! I knew that bananna's are hard on the insulin levels with the high amounts of natural sugar, but never knew about the hormones in milk! Milk is a main staple for me cause I get heartburn so bad, and pepsid and zantac, and all the acid reducers are no good when ttc aswell! Yeah, I'm on Metformin too, and my second month of Clomid. I'm up to 1700mg met a day (850 2/day) Hey, where can I find this book? I'm really trying hard with the weight loss thing, and getting healthier. I have had some weight loss with the met, but any other help would be great!!

Hey Drew! I'm still feeling weird cramping....ugh! On top of this, i'm suuposed to be on vacation next week...oh well. Let's hope it goes away. For anyone interested, check out www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com and click on the button on the right hand side that has the "PCOS diet book". There you will find a really informative book, (there are hardly any PCOS books out there that are THIS detailed) and it's on a special price right now. For me, it was well worth it. It described so many things that i thought were "healthy" when in fact not healthy for PCOS sufferers. It tells you what foods to avoid and what you should eat more of. It's pretty strict, but you can get lots of ideas, and they have a 30 day meal plan to help you out, LOTS of recipes for natural dishes including making your own mayo! I love it and i am still reading and referencing to it. I am trying my best to stay away from Milk and anything over processed or with additives or any sugar and/or sweeteners (stevia is really the only one you can have that is healthy). Of course i'll have a treat now and then, but if i know it's affecting my symptoms then maybe i won't. Chock full of info, 500 pages of it, and for only $12.95. But it is an E-book, so you'll have to print it off yourself, i did.

Hi Layla, sound great, I'll have to look at that! Hey, the cramps could be a good thing, it they are they shouldn't last long. Going anywhere special for vacation?