Metformin for Female Infertility User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Glumetza
Metformin has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 31 reviews for the off-label treatment of Female Infertility. 48% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Metformin
- Anonymous
- March 22, 2022
"I was given metformin by my doctor two 500mg twice a day as I have PCOS and never had regular periods or even ovulated. I’ve recently lost some weight and my periods have come back each month. I’m 27 and 21 stone we’ve been trying for a baby for over a year it’s my second month taking metformin and I’ve ovulated as it was confirmed with a blood test. I’m testing my urine everyday with ovulation strips and tracking everything…good luck to all! X"
- Irish
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 26, 2018
"My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 17 months. As directed by my doctor I have been taking metformin for 1 week, 500mg. Today I took the second 500mg. I have not lost any weight, no side effects at all. I will be starting Clomid on Saturday for the first time, I’m hoping the combination will bring on our BFP (big fat positive pregnancy test)!"
Frequently asked questions
- How long does metformin take to work?
- When is the best time to take metformin?
- What is the safest diabetes medication?
- Why does metformin cause diarrhea?
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 8, 2015
"I had Polycystic ovarian syndrome since 3 months. My doctor suggested to take metformin 3 pills per day. I suffered form side effectes like nausea, vomiting sensation. Me and my hubby are trying to get conceive, hope it will works."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 14, 2022
"So the purpose of my doctor putting me on this medication was so that I’m able to ovulate. She said my lack of ovulation MAY be caused by PCOS but she’s not sure because I don’t have any of the symptoms except for not ovulating. So far I’ve only been on this for about 3 days now. I’ve had stomach aches here and there but lots of trips to the bathroom. Today after the 3rd day I noticed when I was done using the bathroom I was spotting. I find this really strange because I have already gotten my period this month …is this normal ? Right now I’m on a dosage of 750 and will increase to 1500 next week. My goal is to ovulate so that I’m able to have a baby :) will keep you all posted"
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 7, 2021
"It is my 5th month of being on metformin for PCOS (also have endo and one fallopian tube due to unilateral hydrosalpinx) anyway still no positive pregnancy test. Been trying for 5 years and so far no luck. Horrible medication."
- Anonymous
- September 8, 2011
Glucophage (metformin) "Did 5 failed IVF and 2 months on this and got pregnant naturally."
More FAQ
- Does metformin cause weight loss?
- Can you take metformin without food?
- Does metformin lower A1C, if so how much?
- What are the symptoms of lactic acidosis caused by metformin?
- 25FIn...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 16, 2020
"I am using this medicine metformin for two months, although this medicine has improved the egg quality. My testosterone are borderline high so glucophage is there too still hoping for baby dust.."
- dunya
- August 17, 2010
Glucophage (metformin) "By personal experience 3 of 5 of my friends get successful results when used Glucophage."
- Anonymous
- December 6, 2009
"So far so good."
- Hey
- February 17, 2021
"I’ve been told to take two 500mg tablets daily, I’m due to start IVF in a few weeks. I’ve taken it for two days and I’m struggling, I’ve had loss of appetite and severe nausea"
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"Tried the metformin three times to help me get pregnant. I apparently get a very odd side effect where I become like a zombie. I can't work, can't think, can't do anything. Just very fuzzy-headed. Someone would tell me something and I'd forget it before the whole sentence was out of their mouth. It did give me diarrhea but the inability to function made this impossible for me to take more than three days."