Questions about Metformin and IVF (PA/SAIF Welcome)

limpetfan · January 2012

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question!

I'm planning my grocery shopping list for the next week and a half, and we're expecting my ER to be early next week (maybe Tuesday). Here's what's tripping me up: usually I'd buy some Gatorade and salty snacks for post-ER consumption -- but that was before I was on Metformin. Is it OK to eat that stuff while on Metformin? I've had some issues with potato chips, and I'm not sure if the sugar content of Gatorade is too high. I'd hate to drink it and then have Metformin-related stomach trouble, because post-ER that will hurt like h%ll.

Anyone on Metformin during IVF have an opinion on this?

Also, as a side question, has anyone on Metformin during IVF stimulation had issues with sudden hypoglycemia? I've had hypoglycemic attacks twice now since starting stims, and I haven't changed anything about my eating habits (which were working fine for me before starting stims).

genmalone · January 2012

I haven't started my IVF cycle yet so I can't give you any previous experience or suggestions. I just wanted to say good luck!

hootie123 · January 2012

I had no issues with my stomach and drinking gatorade after ER. I also didn't notice any changes while I was stimming either.

Did you have a follie check or b/w yet?

limpetfan · January 2012

hootie123:
I had no issues with my stomach and drinking gatorade after ER. I also didn't notice any changes while I was stimming either.

Did you have a follie check or b/w yet?

Oh good, maybe I'll try drinking a bottle of Gatorade pre-ER to make sure that's true for me, too.

I had a follie check/blood work today, and I go again on Thursday. I already had a bit of growth today, so I'm definitely looking on target for the originally-estimated ER date of 2/7 or 2/8, at least so far! :-D

hootie123 · January 2012

limpetfan:
hootie123:

I had no issues with my stomach and drinking gatorade after ER. I also didn't notice any changes while I was stimming either.

Did you have a follie check or b/w yet?

Oh good, maybe I'll try drinking a bottle of Gatorade pre-ER to make sure that's true for me, too.

I had a follie check/blood work today, and I go again on Thursday. I already had a bit of growth today, so I'm definitely looking on target for the originally-estimated ER date of 2/7 or 2/8, at least so far! :-D

Yes

happilyeverafterxo · January 2012

I was on Metformin for two years, and I had no trouble with Gatorade. I didn't have many side effects while on Met though. I don't know if that helps or not, but I wanted to say good luck to you!

farmerlynda · January 2012

I heard some advice over on the IF board to try coconut water rather than Gatorade post-ER. Apparently it has a higher concentration of electrolytes (and quite a bit of potassium, which is good for anti-cramping) and no sugar. I actually find the taste of Gatorade kind of repulsive so I loved the coconut water. By itself, it kind of tastes like slimy water, but I added a little bit of strong-tasting juice (pomegranate or blueberry) and it was quite nice! So if you're worried about sugar maybe that's a good alternative.

And OMG I can't believe your ER is getting so close! I'm excited for you, and hoping like heck that luck will finally be on your side this cycle -- plus all of the great changes that you made will finally pay off.

limpetfan · January 2012

farmerlynda:
I heard some advice over on the IF board to try coconut water rather than Gatorade post-ER. Apparently it has a higher concentration of electrolytes (and quite a bit of potassium, which is good for anti-cramping) and no sugar. I actually find the taste of Gatorade kind of repulsive so I loved the coconut water. By itself, it kind of tastes like slimy water, but I added a little bit of strong-tasting juice (pomegranate or blueberry) and it was quite nice! So if you're worried about sugar maybe that's a good alternative.
And OMG I can't believe your ER is getting so close! I'm excited for you, and hoping like heck that luck will finally be on your side this cycle -- plus all of the great changes that you made will finally pay off.

Oooo, coconut water, that's interesting! I don't love Gatorade, so I am definitely going to check that out - thanks!

I can't believe my ER is getting close, either. I'm terrified something is going to go wrong, and even more terrified we're going to show up for the ET and get our usual awful news. But, also excited that maybe the changes worked

datagirl79 · January 2012

Thoughts from a lurker:

I did experience hypoglycemic events while I was stimming. I couldn't decide if I felt blah from the met, or from the stims. I think it was both. The RE dropped me from 1000mg to just 500 mg and that seemed to help. I also tried to eat often, even though I felt nauseous al the time!

Knock on wood, I never had tummy trouble with the met, but I didn't have any problems with Gatorade post ER. But like you mentioned, any troubles post ER would not be pleasant.

Good luck to you!

limpetfan · January 2012

datagirl79:
Thoughts from a lurker:

I did experience hypoglycemic events while I was stimming. I couldn't decide if I felt blah from the met, or from the stims. I think it was both. The RE dropped me from 1000mg to just 500 mg and that seemed to help. I also tried to eat often, even though I felt nauseous al the time!

Knock on wood, I never had tummy trouble with the met, but I didn't have any problems with Gatorade post ER. But like you mentioned, any troubles post ER would not be pleasant.

Good luck to you!

I'm glad it's not just me with the hypoglycemia issue! I know my RE won't drop my Met dosage, so I guess I'll bring loads of extra food to work with me for the next week or so

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