ob/gyn or endocrinologist in the ACT supporting Met during preg in pcos

[linnieoz]

Hi,

Im currently 5w5dys preg and want to continue taking Met.Ive read too much research that supports it rather than advising against it. My Gp sort of supports it but she is not sure and my obgyn does not want to take the responsibility and initially said to dicscontinue straight away and then said that my gp should make the decision as it was my gp that initially prescribed it. Im looking for a obgyn or an endocrinolgist now in the ACT that supports Met use for at least the first trimester.

Im I in my right to continue Met despite advice from obgyn?

thanks,

a concerned preg Pcos lady

[linnieoz]

hi,

I have found a solution to my situation, or actually my Gp did. My gp consulted a consultant endocrinologist about the issue. The endicronologist advsised that the general consensus is nowadays that you stay on Metformin until 12 weeks to reduce miscarriage chances and then to test bloodugar between 12-14 weeks in regards to the chances of gestational diabetes. Hopefully this is helpful for other people.

[linnieoz]

oh, forgot to mention the best bit: and so my GP wrote a letter to the gyno/ob to advsie her off this which takes away the accountability from the obgyn as they are often uncomfortable about this Met issue and dont want to be accountable if things go wrong.

[tk1999]

I was on metformin until I was 8 weeks - after this my Obs said to stop it (he intially prescribed it) but he said that there is new literature and 50% supports its use until 12 weeks and 50% suggests it is stopped as soon as a positive pg test is given.

I am 13 weeks tomorrow and bubs is going strong - so there must be some truth in continuing it for part of the way.

I personally think it depends on how long you have been on it. I was only on it for about 3 months prior to getting my BFP.

Congrats and here is wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy