HI everyone , I have pcos miscarried at 5 weeks 1 year ago, I take metformin has anyone fallen pregnant taking this also any opinions on c

[Sar75]

Anyone taken clomid with metformin any success stories ??

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Sar75. So sorry to hear about the miscarriage, never an easy thing to cope with at any stage of your pregnancy. I don’t know if you know much about how Metformin works, but I will explain as simply as I can, with apologies if you already know. People who are diabetic (I realise you are not) - are treated in 3 different ways – diet, tablets (Metformin) or insulin injections. Women who are not ovulating properly and/or do not have regular periods and who are overweight, are often prescribed Metformin. The reason being is that they often have an excess of insulin in their body cells. Because of this the glands in the brain that control ovulation, the pituitary and the hypothalamus cannot get their message through to the ovaries to get them to ovulate properly. Metformin “mops up” the excess insulin to allow the messages to get through. Often it can regulate periods, but ovulation still does not occur. This is when a drug called Clomid is often introduced as well to hopefully ensure ovulation occurs. Metformin allows Clomid to do its job more efficiently.

It all sounds very complicated, but the mechanics of the idea work well. Of course this treatment does not work with every woman, and there is always the possibility that IVF or similar treatments may be required. Good luck with it all. Kind regards Diane

[Sar75 in reply to DianeArnold]

Hi Diane Thankyou so much for your reply, you have made me understand exactly what metformin does, I am due to go to a fertility doctor (private) unfortunately the nhs will not help me as my husband has a child with his first marriage and I am going to ask about clomid as an option, thank you so much :))) x

[davec9929]

Hi, The best thing is rest and good sleep and maybe a good therapist to look at past emotional issues that work agains you and unbalance your whole body..My friend had 5 miscarraiges and is now 26 weeks.

she had a psychotherapist who did regression and feels she owes it all to this.

i do wish you well..

have a good day..

davec9929

[Sar75 in reply to davec9929]

Hello thank you for your reply its very much appreciated. I have been researching and have come across the fertility drug clomid which helps with ovulation my next step is to see a fertility doctor so fingers crossed

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Hi Sar75 I sorry about the miscarriage. I agree with davec9929, speaking to someone does help. I have put a lot of pressure on myself & my partner in the past but found that talking about it to someone not close to us or the situation really does help. In my case she is a homeopathic doctor who also gives me tablets & powders that help as well.

Good luck with the apt.

Dx

[Sar75 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for your kind reply lets hope it all works out I am ready for the next step now x