Trying to conceive!

Nashie-Mendes

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help. I'm a type 1, on an insulin pump and I've been diagnosed with mild PCOS. Me and my husband have been trying for a baby, for a while. Recently, I got some Metformin from an online doctor. I just want to know if anyone else has any success with this, and if so, how effective is this medication, if one is hoping to conceive soon.
Thank you!!
 
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catherinecherub

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Does your regular G.P. know that you are taking Metformin?

Metformin and other insulin-sensitising medicines
Metformin is a medicine that is commonly used to treat people with type 2 diabetes. It makes the body's cells more sensitive to insulin. This may result in a decrease in the blood level of insulin which may help to counteract the underlying cause of PCOS - see above. Other newer insulin-sensitising medicines include pioglitazone. This is not currently recommended for PCOS. For certain people with PCOS, a specialist may advise that metformin be taken. However, further research is needed to confirm the role of these medicines in the treatment of PCOS.

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/polycystic-ovary-syndrome

I will bump your post up for a reply.
 
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lizbet9

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
I was given metformin for PCOS after various medical procedures were done which didn't work for fertility and now I've got two lovely girls x
 
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