What does Metformin do for infertility?

What do u think pcos an metformin?

• i have pcos. my obgyn who specializes in infertility put me on 500mg metformin 1pill twice of day. i started this pill nov 24 2010. my husband is overseas right now an wont be back for a little over three months. do u think when he gets back home our chances of getting pregnent are high because im takin this meds an ill have beem takin it for four months when he gets home? ive also been taking prenatal vitamins. i dont kno how to tell when i ovulate but anybody have this same expeirience an do u think our chances are of getting pregnant when he gets home?. thank u so much. an God Bless.

• Answer:

  Metformin does not make a women ovulate.. it can help with insulin resistance. I have been on metformin since the beginning of the year and not until 3 months ago did I start to get a period on my own. I am also taking supplements: Vitex, Dong quai, maca, red raspberry,evening primrose and a prenatal vitamin. I have hear that taking metfomrin and losing weight can help get your body to ovulate and if that doesnt work you can take clomid. So far I have not been able to conceive but have managed to get more periods naturally. You never know, metformin might be all you need to help you conceive. Also, if you are over weight with PCOS you should use the time your husband is gone to lose some weight it can help you conceive. (just some advise I have no idea if you are over weight)