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lovablepetsworld
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Metformin/clomid And Ttc???
Posted: 01-19-06 21:29pm
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Hi friends,
i went to see my gyn doc on 19/01/2006,
since I have not got my period or a
positive urine test for pregnancy. He
asked me to start cycle #2 of clomid.
This time he has added metformin for 4
weeks.
My medications:
metformin - 1500g daily for 4 weeks
(3 x 500g pill)
clomid - 50g daily from day 2 to
day 6 of period (1 x 50g pill)
dhaphagus - 20g daily from 19/01/2006
to 23/01/2005 (2 x 10g pill)
he also told me that even if I was
pregnant, the medicines have no bad effect
on the baby. He told me to take the
medicines and the dhaphagus is to jump
start my period. I should get my period
within a week of stopping the dhaphagus
medicine and then carry on with clomid. I
should start counting from the first day
the period comes to the 12 th day and go
back for an ultrascan on the 12th day
itself. The scan could tell whether I am
ovulating and when r my fertile days to
try for baby.
But if the period didn't come within the
week, I should go back and see him, cos I
could be pregnant or the medicine is not
working for me and he would give me
something stronger.
My question:
has anyone taken clomid and metformin
together and has become pregnant
immediately or it's still a waiting
game.
What are the side effects of this
medications that I am taking right now?
Please someone respond. Thanks in
advance!
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Debb75
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Posted: 01-19-06 23:04pm
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It look like a cocktail of concoctions.
There are some side effects to take note
of. I am taking my 2nd cycle of clomid
and feel like caca half the time. Giddy,
headaches, moody and depressed.
Sometimes, I just wante to give up and
just go for adoption. There are many
homeless children out there.
Gal, there are 2 things you can do.
1) are you confortable with your gynea?
Do you need a second opinon? Perhaps you
could go to one who is reputable for a 2nd
opinon.
2) trust your gynea and eat all the
concoctions he gave. Dutifully. You need
to trust that he can help you to conceive.
Btw, I still don't quite get it...Why
didn't your gynea do a scan for you to see
if you are preg. ? By now, should be
able to see the sag.
Let me know how you are doing...
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lovablepetsworld
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Posted: 01-22-06 01:55am
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He told me that there was no point in
doing the scan cos the hpt is negative.
So he has given me the duphagus to trigger
my period. I should take it for 5 days
and after which I should get my period
within one week. If I dun it could be
becoz I am pregnant or the medicine is not
working for me. He would do a scan then
to confirm things. But he also tolf me
that the period trigger medicine has no
side effects on the baby/foetus even if I
were to be pregnant. Even the metformin
he gave seems to help in carrying the baby
and reducing the risk of miscarriage.
So I hope for the best and a healthy baby
soon. How is ur medication going on?
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lovablepetsworld
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Posted: 01-24-06 11:44am
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Ok, here goes my story continuation,
i started the duphaston (pill to trigger
period) on 19/1/06 and ended the last pill
on 23/1/06.
Taking that pill as well as metformin for
the first time, I must say..... I hate
the metformin.
I mean, I tried my first cycle on clomid
with the duphaston and I was just having
little cramps on and off and some
headaches and definitely I was
encountering blurred vision. I dun wear
glasses, but this was causing me alittle
vision blurrness.
But when I started the cycle #2 with
metformin, there is alot to complain but I
am putting it up with that medicine becoz
I badly want to be a mummy soon. That is
the only thing pushing me to continue
taking the metformin.
It has caused me diarrhoea, cramps, bad
headaches, giddy feelings, depressed, and
eeehhhhhhhhhhh.... Feeling bloated,
hungry but can't eat much, feeling like
choking or out of breath at times, feel
like throwing up just to clear the
throat's passageway.
I am not trying to frighten anyone here
thinking of taking the medicine. But just
telling what I am going through...
Remember each of us r different. Maybe I
am not comfortable with this medicine. Or
my body is still trying to get used to the
medicine. Each of us have different body
conditions. So bear with me, when I
complain.
Thanks!
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lovablepetsworld
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Posted: 01-28-06 21:44pm
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Great, I started my period yesterday
28-1-2006.
I am starting 2nd cycle of clomid today
29-1-2006.
I should be seeing the doctor on day 12
which is 8-2-2006. So let's see how
things work in for me. I hope this is the
cycle that I hit jackpot.
Wish me luck!
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Debb75
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to Loveablepetsworld
Posted: 01-31-06 22:12pm
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Hi there,
each time when we passed thru the cycle,
we are expecting a magical mircale to
happen to us...But each time, we waited in
anxiety and with patience and then nothing
happened. I am so bloody
fed-up...Sometimes just want to give up.
I am waiting for my ovulation, probably
these couple of days. Do you get heachach
and hot flashes when you ovulate. I was
feeling bad yesterday, but mucus is
dry...Hence no yet.
All the best and keep me posted.
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lovablepetsworld
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Posted: 02-06-06 07:57am
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I am now waiting to see the doc on the 8
feb 2006 to do an ultrascan to check for
ovulation and the good days to have sex.
I hope everything works out this month. I
am really praying hard. I am also
relaxing n taking things easy this month.
How is it going for u debb75? Any good
news?
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Debb75
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Mucus Wet And Stretchy
Posted: 02-06-06 22:38pm
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Hi there,
realised that my mucus was wet and
stretchy on fri and then we had sex. On
sat, it was a lot more, but then we had no
time. But resume to having sex on sunday.
That's about it.....Not sure if I will
hit the jackpot?
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lovablepetsworld
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Posted: 02-07-06 10:14am
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Dun worry, u will... I will pray for u n
me...
I am going to see the doctor tomm, 8/2/06.
I hope he has has good news to tell me...
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Jesse87
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Posted: 02-08-06 17:51pm
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I don't understand what the doctor has you
on the metiformin for. Are you insulin
restaint? You may be having the upset
stomach and cramps because of the food you
are eating. If you are eating alot of
carbs the medicines will cause this. I
took me forever to get used to that I
actually have a plamlet on what you should
eat while taking it to help with the upset
stomach. I have been on the medifromin
for a while now and I am taking 1600mg a
day and I have been trying to concieve
fort wo months so far no luck. I know it
helps you ovulate so that is a plus for
me. Best of wishes
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Debb75
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X-ray
Posted: 02-10-06 04:59am
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I am not sure about the impact of having a
x ray while I am trying for a baby. I
went to the dentist cos of a tooth problem
and he took an x ray. Anyone knows that
it will reduce the chances of me getting
preg. I am waiting for my period. About
10 more days to go....Please advise
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Abbysmom
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Posted: 02-10-06 06:53am
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A dental x-ray shouldn't have any impact.
They actually say now that pregnant women
can get dental x-rays done while pregnant.
I don't think I would go that far but
i'm sure you are fine.
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Debb75
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Thanks
Posted: 02-12-06 20:58pm
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Thanks for the assurance.
Loveablepetsworld: how's the check up?
Hope everything is ok. Please update and
share with us..Thanks
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Debb75
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Thanks
Posted: 02-12-06 20:58pm
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Thanks for the assurance.
Loveablepetsworld: how's the check up?
Hope everything is ok. Please update and
share with us..Thanks
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lovablepetsworld
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Posted: 02-13-06 10:41am
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Oh it was a disaster. I had multiple
eggs. But either they were too small or
too big. My big one is about 27mm on the
right ovary and the other small ones are
9mm on the right as well as the left. So
the doc said that the chances are very
lean and that I won't ovulate this month
with these type of egg measurement. The
egg follicles should measure between 16 to
20mm according to the doctor. So he told
me to wait for my mensus to start clomid
cycle #3. But for this cycle the doc has
given me an increase in clomid dosage from
50mg to 100mg. I was very disappointed.
Well, now just wait n wait for the stupid
period.
Last edited by lovablepetsworld on 02-15-06 11:42am; edited 1 time in total
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Debb75
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Posted: 02-14-06 21:19pm
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Hey, I don't quite understand about the
big eggs. Do you feel that you have
ovulated?My doc said that you will ovulate
if eggs are mature and around 20mm. You
can still try, right? A slim chance is
also a chance. Did the doc give you
medication for you to start your period?
I understand how you feel. I think my
period is coming next week :(
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lovablepetsworld
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Posted: 02-15-06 11:48am
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According to the doc, the egg follicles'
length are not in the range of 16 to 20mm
long. Mine are either too big or too
small. So he asked me to wait for my
mensus to start then take the increased
clomid. Meanwhile to continue to take
metformin, which also helps me to loose
some weight.
Though the doctor knows that I won't
ovulate this month, when asked for pills
to start my period, he asked me to wait
and see. I have to wait atleast one week
past my expected mensus date to check for
pregnancy before he can give me the
medicine to start my period.
But if I get my mensus naturally, it would
be better and that means I have ovulated.
So again another month of waiting n
sighing...
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Debb75
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Posted: 02-16-06 05:46am
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Don't worry dear. I think it is better
not to take too much medication. I truly
understand the whole anxiety of waiting.
My breast are a bit sore, but too scare to
check cos I don;t want to be disappointed.
So, I am just gonna wait.
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lovablepetsworld
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Posted: 02-16-06 10:17am
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I really hope u r pregnant.I pray for u...
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Debb75
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Negative
Posted: 02-16-06 22:19pm
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I decided to do a preg this morning and
the result is neg. So disappointed.
Anyway, I can feel that my period is
coming too. :( I really feel like giving
up...So depressed.
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