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Just started Metformin- feeling down and confused

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pandaeyes · 12/09/2006 21:25

Hi ladies, this is just a rant really but am feeling fed up today .

We have been ttc no.2 for 5 cycles. I went to the fertility clinic after only 4 cycles because when ttc no.1 I had long cycles (45-60 days) and I wanted things checked out. The clinic did a scan, diagnosed PCOS and prescribed metformin as my cycles are still a bit long 33-35 days.

However, I definitely ovulate every month (confirmed by blood test my progesterone was 60 on 7dpo), I have 1 or 2 +OPK's each cycle, I have a 14 day LP, I am not overweight, no excess hair, no acne.

So, I'm just feeling uncertain that metformin will benefit me at all and I DO NOT want to take it unless it is right for me because it is already upsetting my tummy etc. That would be ok if I wasn't ovulating and the drug was solving it but thats not the case! Their is no incentive for me at the moment. I'm wondering whether to phone the clinic and discuss this with them tomorrow (if they will over the phone). They don't know the results of the 7dpo test.

Thanks for reading. I probably made no sense at all but feel better for writing it down!

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incy · 13/09/2006 19:45

I think if you should do what is right for you - not sure how old you are but I think the recommended time ttc before intervention is about 6 months if you are older than 35 and a year if you are under. I know you have PCOS but if you would feel happier it may be worth trying without it for a little bit longer - if at any time you change your mind you can always try metformin again... good luck

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pandaeyes · 13/09/2006 17:16

Thanks incy. I have decided to phone the clinic tomorrow. I have had awful stomach cramps all day from the metformin and I can't get on with things I need to do. It's not fair on DS. If I was taking metformin as part of an IVF cycle, then I can see a true purpose for it (and willing to put up with the side effects). Whereas as far as I can see, metformin is used to make people ovulate and make their cycles more regular (I don't have a problem with these things at the moment) so their is very little incentive for me. It all seems a bit wooly iykwim

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incy · 13/09/2006 13:33

Pandaeyes - I was diagnosed with PCOs at 18 - I am a slim size 8 and always have been, no body hair and no acne. I even got pregnant with DS1 on the pill. However I am having massive problems ttc with number 2 - I was told not everybody has full PCOS symptoms. I would say if you really are not happy then carry on as you were for a few more months and then consider treatment. It is your body.