Hello to everyone im new to this thread so i dont really know anyone yet... But I am very happy 2day because after 2 years of ttc and seeing many doctors. We finally have found one that truly wants to help and after being sent for all the tests she had prescribed me metformin which i start tomorrow. So i guess i was just wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect from it and does it really work.
P.S i have pcos thats y the need for fertility treatment
Kristie, metformin does work, but it may take some time. I have one friend where metformin was all they needed to be able to conceive, another where it was metformin and clomid, and there's me who still needed IVF but had fantastic egg quality when I was badly hyperstimulated and egg quality would normally be very bad. It does work, but it may not always be in the way you first expect.
The only other thing I can suggest is that it is important that you start slowly. The side effects can be pretty horrid. Start with one tablet per day, and when your body can cope with that, increase it by another tablet, and so on until you have reached the dose your doctor has prescribed. You may also need to switch to slow release metformin if the side effects are really intolerable.
It's also important to remember that metformin isn't a magic bullet. It works best when combined with a low-carb, low-GI diet (this will also help with the side effects, from what I've found) and regular exercise. It's not just a matter of being able to sit back, take some pills, and have them fix everything without putting in a bit of effort yourself.
Thanks bw its all a bit confusing at first when you are starting things like this but your helpfull information and tips were greatly appreciated. I've started this morning so hopefully i dont get any nasty side affects.
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