Metformin in pregnancy

[Petra]

hi girls, just wondering if any of you is taking Metformin during pregnancy? My endocrynologist gave it to me in Feb for PCOS and insuline resistance. He told me to keep taking it in case I get pregnant. I saw midwife on Saturday who wasn't happy about it and told me to see their consultant next week as she thinks I should stop taking it. I don't get to see my endocrynologist until 9th June Really not sure what to do.. I am scarred that if I stop taking it, my hormones will go all over the place and I will miscarry again... Anyone have any idean please?

 

[lea m]

I cant really help sorry! My friend takes metformin too but she isnt pregnant! I just wanted to give you some of these
and say I hope you find answers soon!!

 

[Petra]

Thank you

 

[lea m]

Your welcome!!
I just googled and found this

I use metformin to treat PCOS. Should I stop taking the medication before or after I get pregnant?

Recent studies suggest that women with PCOS who are treated with metformin have a higher chance of getting pregnant.
Other studies have suggested that continuing metformin after becoming pregnant may decrease the chance of first-trimester miscarriage when compared to women with PCOS who did not take metformin. Women with PCOS who are planning a pregnancy or who become pregnant should not discontinue metformin unless directed to do so by a doctor.

 

[Petra]

Thank you. I might do some more research on google too xxx

 

[Hazel]

I was on Metformin along with Clomid so can't be too dangerous if they prescribed it at the same time . Can't remember what they said to do if got BFP as was 3 years ago.

I would ring consultant tomorrow and leave message for him to get back to you.

 

[rach]

i cant help sorry hun just wanted to send you some hugs and tell you how pleased for you i am that your scan went ok on friday xxxxxxx

 

[Petra]

i cant help sorry hun just wanted to send you some hugs and tell you how pleased for you i am that your scan went ok on friday xxxxxxx

thanks sweetie. Did you change your ticker or did it stop counting for some reason? i thought we were the same - 7 weeks tomorrow but your ticker shows 6+1 only ?