Metformin-or not?

Question

I have polycystic ovaries and irregular cycles (not too bad, average 45 days) but hormones are still within normal limits (only just) and I don't have any of the physical symptoms of PCOS (normal weight, no extra hair etc etc).

Would metformin be any good?? I'm sick of it being suggested by randoms...

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You don't have to have PCOS in order to be prescribe this drug it's to help with getting pregnant it's the first drug they typically start you with.

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I've been on Metformin for about three months now. I feel better, the only side effect with Metformin is a bad belly for a few weeks until you get used to the medication. I'm trying for a baby though, so I was prescribed this after learning I was insulin resistant. Get a blood test done by your doctor and ask them if Metformin would be useful for you :)

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Metformin helped me respond better to Clomid. I've heard of other people starting with metformin before considering Clomid and can ovulate. Guess it depends on your body.

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I also have PCOS even though I have alsways been thin. I don't have much of the symptoms either, just the tiny cysts and a basically non existent cycle. I have been on metformin for just over a month now and nothing is happening. I do ovulation test everyday and they all come back negative. I'm coming back to see my obygn in May to figure it out what would be the next step. I think he may prescribe me clomid or refer me to a fertility specialist. I wish things were easier. Best of luck to you!

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I was having 50-80 day cycles. Using Metformin has gotten my to usually a 37 day cycle. Still no pregnancy, but at least now I can use OPK and know generally when I SHOULD be ovulating. In that way I've found Metformin very useful. No side effects either.

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