Metformin Mamas

[BlackRose]

Good luck n2l. I managed to lose 5kg in 3 months without changing anything. Metformin also helped shorten my cycles and I got a BFP after the 3rd month so I'm a believer in the stuff. May have to go back on it for my GD but have to speak to my OB.

Hope you don't get many side effects. My only one was diarrhea.

Good luck Hun xx

[*LittleMissSummer*]

You will feel nauseas, most likely have stomach cramps and have diarrhea. I had all those for about 3 weeks. I did manage to drop 9kgs in 6 weeks without changing a thing. I was only on it for 12 weeks and concieved DD 2 months later.

[minniemouse]

nothing2lose: i haven't read the thread but i just wanted to ask you if you are starting with the full dose straight away ? when i started it i started on a low dose and built it up slowly to reduce side effects

[*LittleMissSummer*]

nothing2lose: i haven't read the thread but i just wanted to ask you if you are starting with the full dose straight away ? when i started it i started on a low dose and built it up slowly to reduce side effects

Thats a good idea!

[nothing2lose]

Thanks everyone

My FS (who is a reproductive endocrinologist) didn't mention starting slowly but based on what I have read I think I will. I took my first tab this morning (with a big bowl of porridge). Not sure whether to just take the 500mg for three days, then add another 500gm at night for another few days, then add the final 500gm at night...

I guess it wouldn't hurt!

[nothing2lose]

Just took my second tablet. No effects yesterday, so will see how I go today and up the dosage on Tuesday to 1000 if all goes well.

Got on the scales this morning (I am a daily weigher ) and I was 500gm less than yesterday. Haha! I know it's not the metformin but I am pretending it is to keep me motivated