Metformin Success Stories - Page 74

only4some1special · 05-27-2008, 05:04 PM

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hey thanks so much for posting the 10 tips for controling pcos. sure is helpful

i wish baby dust to you and all the ladies who r ttc..

anna

TrishainAZ · 05-27-2008, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the video. Here's anther link to some great info for thinner cysters...

GREAT ARTICLE: Gives a new perspective!

Almost every research article/info is geared toward fluffier cysters making it difficult to know what you are supposed to do when you are thin. This was the first article I've seen that really made sense to me.

JRNDB2006 · 05-27-2008, 07:56 PM

I'm glad I stumbled across this thread. I'm a new dx and I'm starting Met(alone) this week. Doing research on here turned up a LOT of bad s/e, but hardly any success stories (excluding those using met and fertility meds).
This gives me hope!

lisattcbaby · 05-27-2008, 08:05 PM

Laura~Thanks so much for the videos! They are awsome

and are very helpful! Take care and luv ya all for the hope

dgentry · 05-28-2008, 02:42 AM

Hi my Name is Diana. I was diagnosed in June 2004 but no one seem to know anything. The first time I was diagnosed they just gave me a pamphlet on it I was so paranoid because it talked about cyst and stuff like that, things that would just make you over think. Well January 23, 2007 I was put on Met 500 apot (not sure the difference) well that was with the OBGYN, well after that my father in law recommended his ENDO for the insulin problem. He seems cool he upped my dose to 100mg twice a day since 8/30/07. I was doing clomid but it didn't help. Metformin sure helped me lose weight I have lost 50lbs and still counting. I for the first time ever had my cycle on my own but it was on 3/28/2008.....Now CD62 I have taken 3 HPT but they are all BFN..........but at least Metformin 2000mg a day has helped me with some PCOS symptoms. Weight, Facial Hair but still....working on the other symptoms...lol
Thanks
Hope to give you guys great news.......

JRNDB2006 · 05-28-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GemaLinda

Hello Everyone,

I'm starting Met on Tuesday. I'm so nervous, scared and excited. It's hard for me to believe met will work for me. I hear all of you, and seriously gives me hope.

I've been living with PCOS for over ten years and every year is harder. Ever since I turned 25, my acne has gotten worse and spread to other parts of my body. I also developed skin tags, dark skin patches, and of course weight gain. I work out four days a week, and eat salads all day, all to maybe lose a measly 2 lbs a month.

I'm really looking forward to this, and hope to be as successful as you have been.

I know this is an old thread, but I was just wondering- did it work for you?

BridgetCA · 05-29-2008, 09:59 AM

No side effects on 1000 Glucophage!! I'm upping it to either 1500 or 2000 next week!

Sara280 · 05-31-2008, 02:48 AM

I went to my second appointment with my endo to follow up. I have been on met 500mg for 6 weeks and I lost 12 pounds and my face had kinda cleared a bit. My doc said he's keeping me on the 500 mg to avoid the worse side effects. My insuling level has gone down as well.

wishing4ababy2 · 06-03-2008, 01:06 PM

I loved reading all the sucess stories! I've started taking met and clomid! Praying this works!

ash1653 · 06-03-2008, 10:24 PM

Here is my story: I went off birth control last June as we knew we would soon want to have a baby. We decided we weren't going to try...we would just see what happens. Sometimes we were careful, other times we weren't. Did not track ovulation or chart my BBT. I never had trouble with my cycles or had no symptoms until I went off the bc. As time went on, my cycles just got longer and longer (up to 43 days)

When January came around and we were not pregnant, I went to the doc just to talk about the long cycles. I had read about PCOS but didn't believe I had it as I had no symptoms, except long cycles. At this appointment, she confirmed PCOS as per my bloodwork and ultrasound. This is when we went into FULL "trying" mode. I do everything: Clear Blue Fertility Monitor, Track my BBT, and sometimes use OPKs. My cycles were wacky. Last cycle (pre-Met) I ovulated at day 31!! Doc knew this was no good so she put me on Metformin.

Since being on Met. I ovulated at Day 23 and got pregnant in my first FULL cycle on Met! I know it doesn't work for everybody....but Met. alone did the trick for me. Despite the sickness, I stuck through and got my BFP at 12 dpo!!!

JRNDB2006 · 06-04-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ash1653

Here is my story: I went off birth control last June as we knew we would soon want to have a baby. We decided we weren't going to try...we would just see what happens. Sometimes we were careful, other times we weren't. Did not track ovulation or chart my BBT. I never had trouble with my cycles or had no symptoms until I went off the bc. As time went on, my cycles just got longer and longer (up to 43 days)

When January came around and we were not pregnant, I went to the doc just to talk about the long cycles. I had read about PCOS but didn't believe I had it as I had no symptoms, except long cycles. At this appointment, she confirmed PCOS as per my bloodwork and ultrasound. This is when we went into FULL "trying" mode. I do everything: Clear Blue Fertility Monitor, Track my BBT, and sometimes use OPKs. My cycles were wacky. Last cycle (pre-Met) I ovulated at day 31!! Doc knew this was no good so she put me on Metformin.

Since being on Met. I ovulated at Day 23 and got pregnant in my first FULL cycle on Met! I know it doesn't work for everybody....but Met. alone did the trick for me. Despite the sickness, I stuck through and got my BFP at 12 dpo!!!

Congratulations on your BFP!!! I'm praying that Met alone will work for me! Thanks for the hope!

nebulus43 · 06-04-2008, 05:35 PM

Yesterday I found out about having PCOS. I was devistated. I have a little knowledge abotu it because my cousin was diagnosed a few years ago and I though that there was no way that I would have it too! Here I am after keeping myself up all night crying and worrying and today because of you all I am feeling better. Even with a family member dealign with it (on a serious level) I felt alone and now I know where to go. I look forward to going to my next appointment now!

Thank you 1000 times over!
Jennifer

gertiegirl · 06-06-2008, 12:02 PM

Jennifer... (((HUGS)))... I think we've all been where you are right now... I remember being devistated when I first found out... the gyno that diagnosed me didn't have very good bedside manner to say the least, and just told me you will never have kids, and this can't be cured... see ya. After doing a lot of research, I found out he wasn't correct... this website has given me much hope and comfort when needed... I hope you find the same!

jacqui

nebulus43 · 06-06-2008, 12:31 PM

Thank you so much for the kind words. I know that you are right. The anticipation is killing me. I was actually diagnosed by my family practitioner and I was able to get into an OBGYN on Monday. I can not hardly wait to find out how serious my case is and how far I have to go.

On one hand I am hoping that the met and progesterone will save me from my struggles with weight loss as well as the nice little mustache I have started to get!! (UG)

I know that God is more powerful than PCOS and so is my faith in Him so I will keep going and I feel confident that I will ahve my family!

dracula1103 · 06-13-2008, 02:49 AM

NEB: You have to have faith.....I have already lost almost 20 pounds...I cant update my ticker...........but Met will help u lose the weight believe me it will melt off....Just keep ur self motivated by the thought of having a baby in ur arms..........We all can do it!!!!!