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Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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PCOS Metformin

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Ginfizz90 · 28/03/2015 13:53

Just been diagnosed with pcos, my gp said metformin is a medication they do use however she won't give it to me because I am not overweight. Can I push for it anyway? I know lots of people that take it to manage pcos and aren't overweight

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Tinkfromlovejoy · 28/03/2015 17:18

I'm not overweight and have been prescribed metformin a few times. Tbh it just gave me the shits and I'm still ttc so can understand your gp's viewpoint. You could try and push for it but don't expect miracles.

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Rufus200 · 28/03/2015 18:02

Inositol also has very positive results for PCOS. I take 1000mg twice a day. Can buy from loads of online sites. It is also safe to take through pregnancy.

examine.com/supplements/Inositol/#summary7-0

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Ginfizz90 · 28/03/2015 19:17

Just ordered some rufus!! Have you used it??

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Rufus200 · 28/03/2015 21:01

I've been using since Dec, I'm currently on cycle 3 and in my 2 week wait. It has reduced my symptoms and massively has speed up my metabolism! I love the stuff and will continue using it when I get my BFP.

JKSLtd · 28/03/2015 21:08

I had metformin and was not overweight.
I got pg with Ds1 (now 7) in a matter of weeks.
And didn't need any help afterwards to get pg with ds2 or dd

I carried on taking it until 12 weeks as I'd read it helps reduce the risk of mc.

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Ginfizz90 · 28/03/2015 21:13

I have heard great things about it rufus!! Can't wait to give it a try!! I just want my first bloody period to come after stopping the pill it's torturous!

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Queenofknickers · 28/03/2015 22:52

Yes, it's helpful for other symptoms and importantly has been shown to decrease the risk those of us with pcos have of developing diabetes in later life. Might make you queasy - ask for the coated/slow release ones.

Queenofknickers · 28/03/2015 22:53

If you are ttc I also got BFP after one cycle with metformin after 2 years of (unsuccessful) fertility treatment. He's 11 now

missjcookie · 18/05/2015 08:03

Hi, I also am trying TTC no.2. Been diagnosed with PCOS for 7/8 years. This is my first 2 weeks of 1500mg. Not many adverse side effects. We've been trying for little over a year now and I am hoping for my BFP soon, but I feel as if I will never get it!
Very re-assuring that lots have conceived within a few weeks, so I'm feeling positive. It's only really the lack of periods & cysts on the ovaries that I suffer with and don't have any other symptons.
Baby dust to you!!

I'm very intrigued about the Inositol?

Has anyone had their BFP yet?

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