Metformin, pregnancy and breastfeeding

writecyster · 11-14-2003, 08:30 PM

Hi Ya'll (as we say here in the south):

I am currently doing a lot of research so I can make some informed decisions before I get (hopefully, hands a'prayin') pregnant.

I wanted to share what I've found so far. I apologize if this is repeated info. Here's some links: (These are pretty technical medical studies, better get comfy and have fresh coffee handy.)

*The safety of metformin for breastfeeding
http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact/Metformin.pdf

*metformin and gestational diabetes: http://www.health-alliance.com/hospi...n_diabetes.htm

*Metformin continued through pregnancy in women with PCOS is not associated with an increased prevalence of pre-eclampsia.
http://www.health-alliance.com/hospi...dates.htm#met1

*Recurrent pregnancy loss and polycystic ovary syndrome.
http://www.health-alliance.com/hospi...nancy_loss.htm

I'll post more as I find em!

christyz · 11-14-2003, 09:06 PM

Thanks for this info! Kudos to you for doing your homework...I'm a huge believer that it serves us so well in PCOS where Dr's prefer ignorance.

Check out the FAQ thread...lots of info there as well. I'll add the links from here that aren't repeats to that thread so ladies can get all their info in one place.