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Metformin ladies ?

cerad5cerad5 member
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I tried googling to no avail. I have been off metformin for about a month due to c. diff/colitis. As long as my test results come back okay today I will start back on it. Have you ever taken a break from Metformin? And if so, were the side effects as bad the second go round? TIA :)
DD 12/1/2009
TTC#2 Since May 2012
Dx PCOS February 2013 on Metformin 1500 mg
Met with RE October 2013, we've got a plan!
Surprise BFP on "break cycle" 10/12/13. EDD 6/17/14.
MMC discovered 11/25/13 at 10 weeks. D&C 11/27/13.
BFP 2/8/14 Beta#1: 176, Prog 18! Beta#2:335, Prog, 19.5!
EDD 10/16/2014

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  • freakyfastfreakyfast member
    I did take a break once, and yes the side effects were just as bad.  :(  Good luck! 



      


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  • freakyfastfreakyfast member
    However, I think I should add that my obgyn diagnosed me with PCOS and my RE said I didn't have it.  So I might have been having a harder time on it anyway.  I am currently NOT on Metformin. 



      


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  • cerad5cerad5 member
    Thanks, I assumed it would be like starting all over again. Guess I better stock up on my baby wipes :)
    DD 12/1/2009
    TTC#2 Since May 2012
    Dx PCOS February 2013 on Metformin 1500 mg
    Met with RE October 2013, we've got a plan!
    Surprise BFP on "break cycle" 10/12/13. EDD 6/17/14.
    MMC discovered 11/25/13 at 10 weeks. D&C 11/27/13.
    BFP 2/8/14 Beta#1: 176, Prog 18! Beta#2:335, Prog, 19.5!
    EDD 10/16/2014

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  • EmilyB15EmilyB15 member
    Yes, I started taking met when I was 16. I was on it for several months and just couldn't deal with the side affects so I stopped taking it. Fast forward to TTC at 26 and I started taking it again. I had no side affects that time. I stopped taking it during pregnancy. Now (3 years later) I'm taking it again and the side affects are so bad I haven't been able to get up to a full dose! So it has affected me differently at different times. 
    I'm 29. DH is 29. 
    TTC #2 since 1/14
    DX= PCOS and Annovulatory
    Cycle #1- Failed IUI 5/12
    Cycle #2- Injectibles and TI- BFP 7/13/12. Due 3/2/13
    DS born at 31w3d on 1/19/13
    For this Child I Prayed...
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  • GraceyandTroyGraceyandTroy member
    I took it for about a year and a half and during that time the side effects subsided.  I started taking it again after my son was born and the the side effects didn't hit me as hard until I got to the full dosage.  I had been pretty lax about taking it with the holidays and DS's birthday and whatnot.  So, I have been more disciplined for the last week and have been so sick!  It sucks, but I've also lost like four lbs in the last week, so that's a plus, lol. 
    Happily Mrs. C 
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    start ttc #1 in Jan 2009
    dx PCOS in May 2010, begin metformin
    Two failed clomid cycles (made lining too thin)
    Started acupuncture while saving for IVF in Sept 2011
    Add herbal infusions to the mix in Dec 2011
    Hoping holistic approach works!!!

    BFP on April 2012 at 11dpo
    Meepy Man born on Jan 2013 - Hip Hip Hurray!

    Ready to start ttc #2 April 2013, but plan to be an extended BF'er
    Back on metformin Aug 2013
    Restart herbal infusions Sept 2013 - currently drinking nettle, oatstraw, and red raspberry leaf
    DS weaned in April 2014
    Taking a break from herbs and just riding the healthy train.  
    Planning medicated cycle end of summer.  FX I get KU before then!!!
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  • lcloffredolcloffredo member
    I took a break and started back up and I got just as sick the second time. I decided not to take it anymore though because my PCOS is caused by testosterone not blood sugars or insulin resistance. It didn't help at all so why but my poor tummy through that? Good luck though.
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  • cerad5cerad5 member
    lcloffredo said:

    I took a break and started back up and I got just as sick the second time. I decided not to take it anymore though because my PCOS is caused by testosterone not blood sugars or insulin resistance. It didn't help at all so why but my poor tummy through that? Good luck though.

    Thanks :) I just want to let you know, from my research, metformin helps even when your insulin and blood sugars are normal. And the tester one is high because of pcos, not the other way around. My insulin levels, blood sugars have always been normal, high testosterone is the only abnormal lab value I have ever had. Two months on met and my test levels were normal. Research states they aren't sure why testosterone levels are affected by metformin when insulin resistance isn't an issue but it does for some reason.
    DD 12/1/2009
    TTC#2 Since May 2012
    Dx PCOS February 2013 on Metformin 1500 mg
    Met with RE October 2013, we've got a plan!
    Surprise BFP on "break cycle" 10/12/13. EDD 6/17/14.
    MMC discovered 11/25/13 at 10 weeks. D&C 11/27/13.
    BFP 2/8/14 Beta#1: 176, Prog 18! Beta#2:335, Prog, 19.5!
    EDD 10/16/2014

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  • lcloffredolcloffredo member
    Thanks I didn't know that I figured because nothing changed when I was on it that it wasn't helping I will have to start again next cycle if this one doesn't work. I got off it once because I had my tonsils out and couldn't swallow and then this last time because of a bad stomach bug I couldn't keep them down! Didn't see the point in getting sick when restarting it but now I might just have to suck it up!
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