Metformin for Female Infertility User Reviews (Page 2)

• Zee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2019

"My endocrinologist recommended metformin for a few reasons, to reduce hair and acne on my back and chest to help with fertility. Speaking of fertility, my SO and I had been trying for 2 years. We took the step to go through IVF. We went to see the specialist, did all the tests, and were going back to see him when my period was 2 days late, however, my cycle is on time every month, so it seemed a bit odd. I took a pregnancy test, it came back positive. It was pure shock, as the following week I had my appointment with IVF. We were ecstatic, which was short-lived, as I had a miscarriage. It has now been 4 weeks, and I'm late again for my period, but I've taken 3 pregnancy tests, and all came back negative. So I'm confused as to what's going on. I started metformin yesterday, and the specialist said it will not affect my pregnancy (if I am pregnant) or conceiving. Any chance my cycle has changed due to my miscarrying, or could they be false readings? I just would like to hear everyone else's experiences if similar to mine."

• Iri...
• 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, 500 mg. Today, I took the second 500 mg. 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)!"

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2015

"I had polycystic ovarian syndrome for 3 months. My doctor suggested taking metformin, 3 pills per day. I suffered from side effects like nausea and vomiting sensation. My husband and I are trying to conceive, hope it will work."

• Fox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2019

"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."

• 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

Metformin "Did 5 failed IVF and 2 months on this and got pregnant naturally."

• dun...
• August 17, 2010

Metformin "By personal experience, 3 of 5 of my friends get successful results when using Glucophage."

• 25F...
• 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 is borderline high, so glucophage is there too. Still hoping for baby dust."

• Hey...
• February 17, 2021

"I’ve been told to take two 500 mg 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."