PCOS Bumpies

Bourbonlvr

Good afternoon, ladies.

 I had been lurking for a couple of days waiting for the 2 days to pass so I could actually post.  I'm a plus-size girl, and in my 20 weeks have not gained any weight.  I'm not concerned with that, since it's been said that overweight women should only gain 15-20lbs.

 My concern is that I was taking Metformin for PCOS, and when I found out I was pg, my GP told me to stop taking it until I could get to an OB.  My new OB  told me to keep taking it....and when I called yesterday to double check if I should continue...they called me back to say they wanted me on a glucometer 4x/day 2d/week.  I explained that I don't take Metformin for Type 2, but for PCOS, and that my A1C in June was 5.7--which I know is borderline.  My mom has Type 1, which I know doesn't have anything to do with the other. 

I guess I don't understand why they want me to test...why don't they just give me the 1hr/3hr test and get it over with? I had read in several medical journals that Metformin significantly reduces the risk of GD...and I told them I had no issues staying on it for that very reason.  OH well.....love me some finger prickin'!  At least DH is getting me the cool Onetouch Ultra Mini in green....

MrsWheeler

I have PCOS and my OB took me off at 16 weeks.  She said there really aren't any good studies out past that point.  She said I have a higher risk of getting GD, but Met is not the solution.

I would get a second opinion.

 

JONBWIFE

My doctor told me to continue taking it, and that studies show it reduces the chance for GD.  good luck.

mrsbnlmel

My doctor told me to keep taking Met. She said new studies are indicating that it reduces the risk of GD.

I have however been tested in a 1hr and 3hr glucose test at 20 weeks. I have another scheduled for 28 weeks. I would think they would test you first. I don't understand the assumption that you will have GD. I passed my first 3 hour and hope to pass the second one. Unless I am diagnosed with GD, I won't be testing my blood sugar. Insulin resistant PCOS isn't diabetes.

ethansbride2b

My RE put me on Met when we were TTC and I was told to stay on it until 2nd trimester.  My perinatologist wanted me to take a 3 hour glucose test a few weeks back to see if I'm insuline rsistant because my RE never tested me for it before he put me on the Met.

I wasn't able to complete the 3 hour gtt because I vomited, so the peri had me start monitoring my blood sugars at home 4x/day everyday.  This past Monday he put me back on the Met because some of my levels were slightly elevated almost everyday for the last couple weeks. 

Bourbonlvr

I agree...and that's why I made sure to explain to the nurse who called me that I don't have type 2, that it's for IR related PCOS.  I just think it is unnecessary since I'm going for the big US on Wednesday.  I guess they want some data so they can make the call on it that day. Oh well...

mrsbnlmel

Well good luck with everything. Just keep advocating for yourself and they should listen. And- it isn't like the extra information could hurt really- well maybe it could hurt your fingers

Have fun at the BIG U/S!!