PCOS and GLUCOPHAGE

Hi Nadia,

As far as I am aware you can take Glucophage SR immediately... it is still like normal glucophage it just releases slower.

I am not sure if it helps better because I have only been using the new one for about 3 weeks now. You must remember the glucophage is more focused on your insulin resistance caused by they PCOS.

I am going for an ovarian drilling procedure and apparently this is a huge help to PCOS. Maybe you should discuss it with your FS?

Good luck hey!

Another Question:

@Ruby, did the Glucophage SR helped PCOS better? And do you have to drink Glucophage a certain period before you can drink the SR?

Hi Ladies

Glucophage really does assist with the insulin resistance that goes together with PCOS.

After 2 years of being on Glucophage my FS now changed mine to Glucophage RX slow release which works wonderfully. It is a slow release so you only have to take your dosage once a day instead of morning and night.

Good luck to you all with this PCOS battle

Hi Nadia

I have PCOS with severe insulin resistance. My insulin levels were at 20. (normal range is 1-10).

My first gynae that diagnosed me put me on regular glucophage twice a day (1000mg). every month I felt nauseous, had exact pregnancy symptoms too. So was very confused. Then when we saw our FS 8 months later he put me on glucophage SR (slow release) twice a day. And what a huge difference. My side effects dissapeared and my weight started decreasing. Which was great.
We tried one month of glucophage and clomid followed by hormone injections (remember PCOS is a hormonal disorder), and normal intercourse. Didnt fall pregnant. Hubby started sperm-i-prove from our first appointment. Our second month we did the same except this time it was IUI. And we fell pregnant, we now have a healthy happy 15 week old boy.

It really depends from person to person. Some people can use glucophage on its own and fall pregnant while others need extra help. My hormones were completely upside down so thats why I needed the extra hormones.

But ladies, PLEASE, I urge you to never take the contraceptive pill if you have PCOS. It really aggravates the PCOS and makes it so much worse. Its fine if you dont want anymore kids but if you do then rather dont take it. The pill only hides the symptoms, it DOESN'T correct it.

Goodluck Nadia. Really hope you get your BFP soon

Hello,

I stopped ovulating last year June and I am 37 years old. Trying to conceive second child.

My gynea prescribed Glucophage and Clomid for me last September as I tested positive for insulin resistance. I did ovulate on Clomid but did not fall pregnant. I had my last dose of Clomid (with the Glucophage) in November.

I had a first consultation last week with a FS and without the Clomid ONLY on Glucophage he did a scan and confirmed that I was about to ovulate in a day or two. After all the very many blood tests prior to our consultation he thought it wise to in any event increase my Glucophage dosis because by glucose and insulin levels were still a little bit elevated.

He is very optimistic and stated that if we get my insulin levels settled he does not see a problem for me to fall pregnant. With the increase in Glucophage he also suggested that I watch my diet and endeavour to keep to Low GI when possible.

I really cannot mention any side effect from Glucophase. The Clomid however gave hot flushes the first month and cramps in the middle of my cycle in all three cycles in which I used it. It also resulted in heavy flow periods.

FS also stated that the Glucophase will help with weight loss when my insulin settle sufficiently.

Good luck NadiaSteenkamp.

Hi Nadia

I used Glucophage for infertility PCOS,

using it with clomid did not work for me
using it for infertility it is hard to judge, as I fell pregnant while on it, but about 2 yrs after being on it
side effect was nausea, esp in the morning. I could not longer stand the smell of toast
I must say I lost weight while being on it

Hope this helps

Hi Everyone

Just a quick question: Who of you Ladies is or were using Glucophage for PCOS, INFERTILITY?

What was your side effects for how long did it last and did you have good results by using Glucophage

And do any of you used Gucophage and Clomid together, and did it worked for you?


Thanks