For everyone out their who has given up hope( I was one of you too) Glue. works. My Husband and I have been TTC for over 2 1/2 years. I was diagnoised with PCOS in January 2003. Put on Glue. at the end of Jan. 2003. Had a period in February. Ans did not in March. I am 4 weeks pg.!!!!!!!!!!! I take 500 mg , 3x's a day. I will continue this for the 1st 3 months. There were many times ( at least 24 ) that I wished for no period. It has finally happened thanks to GOD and a wonderful DR. who worked with us closely to find my problem. 6 weeks are really good results, but from the articles I have read, it ( the medicine) is having fantastic results. (NOTE: starting in OCt. 2002 I begin a lowfat diet and by March2003 I had lost 70lbs., thanks in part to GLUe.
My hope to everyone trying. Don't give up!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Nana!! I just started metformin on Wednesday of last week. (March 19) I have already lost 3 lbs. since Wednesday and this is only Saturday! I'm really hoping that I lose a lot between now and when I go back home in 8 weeks. Since beginning metformin, I don't feel as tired as I used to which is great. I am hoping to continue to have fabulous results. Congrats again on your pregnancy.
As you can read in my signature line, Gluc. is a miracle drug for me too! Love the stuff!
__________________ Christy
33 yrs, 1 precious hubby, 2 miracle kids, At Goal Wt for 4 yrs, Trygly's down 445 pts, Free Androgen down from 20 to 2, 3 half 'thons ran, 2 mtns hiked, 1 crazy run in the Rockies, 4 forest trail races, profiled in 2 magazines...1 woman determined to kick PCOS butt!
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I've been on it for several months and have so far lost 18 pounds. I've had to adjust to having a period every month but it's no big deal. The endo doc I'm seeing is great and when I mentioned that I might possibly have PCOS he didn't baulk but talked with me about the symptoms and I mentioned that most of the ones I have are not screaming symptoms...but they are definately symptoms. So far so good.
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I am so glad to hearfrom you all, It IS a miricle drug to me, I amnow right at the 2 month mark in my pg, and enjoying even being tired and sick to my stomach, because of what it means to be that way, congrats to all the weight loss, I will continue on Met, possibly my whole pregnacy. There are several post thru-out pg cysters that could help. We ( my dr or I) had never thought about needing to stay on it the whole time, but research is showing its oka and better for me & the baby. SO when its your turn ASK ASK ASK questions
I do!!!!
Again keep up the good work
Babies to ALL
nana
__________________ nana- 29 - DH of 7 1/2 years - DD -6
TTC for over 2 1/2 years
tried clomid once June 2002
Oct. 2002 to March 2003-lost 70lbs
on low-fat diet with help from GLUaphage.
Diagnoised Feb. 2003 with PCOS
Started GLUAPhage(wonder drug) in Feb. 2003 >>>>PG March 2003
Due date:11/19/03!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT's a BOY! found out 6-19-03
As of 21 weeks:he weights 1 LB11 OZ
As of 35 weeks: he weights6 LB14 OZ
w/ a 7 cm feet. ( almost 3 in)
"For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord."
hey sweetie, just wanted to add another congrats to your list! How exciting, i look forword to that fatigue and upset tummy too, haha. i just started gluc last week, so hopefully i will also have great results.
cya round the boards!
__________________ ~Tonya
22 years old
Newly Single (grrr)
Dx March 7, 2002 Symptoms since 13...5'5", 240lbs, facial & body hair, almost constant pelvic pains,mood swings, well, cysters, u know...
Glucophage 500mg po bid
Nursing Assistant in a Psych Ward
'For many moons she searched to find herself, only to find that life isnt a process of discovery, but one of creation.'
Just kinda be ready for a few uncomfortable side affects, once I was upt to 3 aday( 500 mg each) I had really bad diarera.
and I woke up several morning throwing up( almost like m/s)
But as you see above it was worth it,
I also lost between 5 & 7 lbs a week on it( with a lowfat diet)
so good luck to you ,
nana
__________________ nana- 29 - DH of 7 1/2 years - DD -6
TTC for over 2 1/2 years
tried clomid once June 2002
Oct. 2002 to March 2003-lost 70lbs
on low-fat diet with help from GLUaphage.
Diagnoised Feb. 2003 with PCOS
Started GLUAPhage(wonder drug) in Feb. 2003 >>>>PG March 2003
Due date:11/19/03!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT's a BOY! found out 6-19-03
As of 21 weeks:he weights 1 LB11 OZ
As of 35 weeks: he weights6 LB14 OZ
w/ a 7 cm feet. ( almost 3 in)
"For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord."
It sounds like you found just the ticket, and your weight loss/improved health leading up to your diagnosis might have had a profound impact on your fertility or potential fertility. I'm very inspired by that 70 pounds! That makes me want to power-walk around the block, but it's almost midnight! Maybe tomorrow...
I agree with another post that you should check out lots of info about staying on metformin, even a reduced dose, during your entire pregnancy. I've heard it really helps prevent gestational diabetes and other troubles. Best wishes... :o)
Keep at it, cyster!
Sheri
__________________ Metformin 1500mg, Yasmin, managing IR/pcos with lower carbs
First pregnancy ended at 23 weeks due to incompetent cervix.
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Second loss March 9, 2004 at five weeks
Third pregnancy, Cerclage at 13w
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I have also lost weight on glucophage, 25 lbs so far, and I did get pregnant, whereas before gluc I did not have periods on my own without provera or bcp. Unfortunately my PG ended in miscarriage at 5.5 weeks. But it was much more success then I'd ever have gotten without the glucophage!
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PCOS+IR, Hypothyroidism
Sleep Apnea (cured by tonsillectomy)
30-Something Mommy of 2
Logan Scott born April 9, 2004!
Conor James born Nov 1, 2006.
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Glueaphage REAL RESULTS!! 
Congratulations!! 
Gluc does work 
The endo doc I'm seeing is great and when I mentioned that I might possibly have PCOS he didn't baulk but talked with me about the symptoms and I mentioned that most of the ones I have are not screaming symptoms...but they are definately symptoms. So far so good. 
