FertilityTies posts tagged with insulin

Question for Dr Q ?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:28:42 -0600

I have PCOS and was tested via blood last week to see if I was insulin resistant...as I'm TRYING to CONVINCE my

OB that I want to take Metformin, I've read and heard personal stories about PCOS and Met.......

I am insulin resistant.

HOWEVER...my OB prescribed me Glyburide instead.....what gives? Will it do the same thing with PCOS or should I call them and re-ask for Metformin?

Thank you!

~Dee

Dee67

Could it be?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:54:07 -0500

I had a tubal reversal in April, 07 and we still have not gotten pregnant. I have only one tube and one ovary. We were resigned to the fact it was lack of tube function and are praying about doing a round of IVF. I had a check up with our new family doc and he said "I think I know why you aren't getting pregnant: insulin resistance". So I am going back next week to talk about starting glucophage and diet and exercise.

He wants us to try this for 3-4 months before we make an IVF decision...So we are praying this is God opening a door.

Please pray for us! I am excited for the first time in months about ttc!

Stephanie Beckner

PCOS Diagnosis

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:58:35 -0500

I was tested for PCOS when I was 17, but the doctor ruled it out because my insulin and testosterone levels were normail. I did have several small ovarian cysts, but nothing abnormal she said. I am now 24, and have recently been tested and diagnosed with PCOS even though my testosterone and insulin levels are normal. I have never had a period without the help of birthconrol. Could there be something else wrong with me?

eirinngobraugh

Insulin Resistance and metformin

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:56:12 -0500

I have insulin resistance and i am on 500 mg of metformin twice a day. And we r ttc for 18 months with no success.

Metformin helps in weight loss. I lost 8 pounds in 1 month with metformin and excercise.

Right now on clomid and iui , with no success either.

Good luck to ya all

elite

Insulin resistant

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:10:32 -0500

I was wondering a few things about this as i just found out i have insulin resistance. Frist off I was wondering if it causes m/c's? secondly, do u think I should talk to my dr about Metformin? I still am ttc and i heard that Metformin is the best choice. What do u think dr? thank u in advance.

jilly_ttc#3

Docs: Can clomid cause insulin resistance?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:46:54 -0500

For years, my pituitary endo has suggested I might have a slight insulin resistance. (Incidentally, I see an endo for high prolactin-under control with cabergoline--2 pills 2x/weeke) And she said to be especially aware of how my body is reacting to sugar since I had gestational diabetes with my daughter. There has been some talk of putting me on metformin for the IR.

Now, we're trying for #2. Last month was my first month on clomid. I found myself hungry all the time. I ended up putting on 4% of my bodyweight in a month.... quite discouraging since it took me 6 months to loose 10% and now 4% is back.

I'm wondering if Clomid, since its job is to boost some hormone levels, could it have caused an insulin resistance to show up? I hate to put on all the weight I worked so hard to loose last year. Is it now time for me to bite the bullet on metformin?

BTW: My testosterone levels were normal at last check, so my endo didn't think I had PCOS. My cycles are relatively regular on the cabergoline.

What do you think?

ThisIsMelissa

Dr. Q-Question about insulin resistance.

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:46:13 -0500

Dr. Q- If you are running a fasting blood sugar test on a patient to see if they are in fact insulin resistant what range is a good range and what would classify as insulin resistant?

ethie118

PCOS without cysts or insulin resistance?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:03:04 -0500

Hi All,

I have a question about the use of Metformin to treat suspected PCOS *without* insulin resistance.

I have twice been told that I probably have PCOS (once about 5 years ago and again just recently), but both times when tested I have not been insulin resistant or had elevated androgens or had any cysts on my ovaries.

I am 33 years old, not obese (5'8 and 155 lbs), but I have always had extremely irregular cycles (in the last year from 29 days to 75 days) and since a miscarriage last year I have been unable to conceive and have had anywhere from a few days to a few weeks of spotting or light bleeding in the middle of every cycle.

I also have a bit of adult acne and heavier/darker hair growth than many women, but I am of Mediterranean descent and I am not significantly hairier than other women of the same ethnicity.

So my current doc has prescribed Metformin and Clomid. The Clomid I understand, but why Metformin if I am not insulin resistant and have only one definite symptom (irregular cycles) of PCOS?

Pretty much everything else has been ruled out - thyroid is normal and I don't have any polyps or fibroids - so I get the feeling my doc is just trying to treat *something* because she doesn't really know what is going on.

Is this really a good idea or are there potential risks to taking Metformin if I am not insulin resistant?

Thanks in advance for any guidance you can offer!

minna

Insulin resistance

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:32:40 -0500

Hi!I just received my test results and the doctor told me I've got insulin resistance(probaly due to pcos)he prescribed me with metformin 500g a day(he said it would be enough with diet and exercise).My question is does women who takes metformin are at more risk of miscarriage?I had a miscarriage three months ago.Thanks

Livia

Dr Q?

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:19:45 -0500

When you first go to the RE and they schedule you for a fertility workup, do they automatically test for insulin resistance or is that something you have to ask about? Do you always have to have PCOS if have insulin resistance?

I have high blood pressure, prediabetes, overweight, something is up with my liver enzymes (I don't understand much about this), and my good cholesterol is low. I do not have high bad cholesterol though. Do you think it sounds like insulin resistance to you?

I'm seeing an RE and will be speaking to him about this, but I wanted your opinion too!

wannabemommy

Another Myth or Fact Question

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:59:10 -0600

Any association between Linea Nigra and Insulin?

HopeN

Is there something you can do to naturally lower testosterone levels?

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:09:28 -0600

I saw information about the herb saw palmetto BUT it said it is not safe if you are ttc. I take met. but that is not actually for the testoterone is it?

Tammie

Today's Blood Work

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:06:11 -0600

Hi Dr. Q,

Today I went to the lab to get my blood work done that was ordered by the RE. They only did one draw for everything even glucose and insulin. If they were testing for IR shouldn't I have drank that sugar stuff? Is it possible that the RE can use my fasting insulin and glucose to determine if I am IR or is this an inaccurate way of doing such? Thanks!

Becky Wright

trying to conceive and aspartame

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:16:21 -0500

Hello Dr. Q,

sorry for all the questions but I have pcos so I try to drink diet drinks and low sugar foods since I am insulin resistant but I know that you are supposed to stay away from aspartame while pregnant. Should I stay away while going through fertility treatment?

Cynthia Dodge

Can I conceive ??

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:15:13 -0500

Kusum

Trying to Conceive

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:13:48 -0500

I am 32 years old and have never had a regular period. My fiance and I are trying to conceive, but when I tried with my ex-husband I was told I don't ovulate properly. My current ob/gyn has me on a Provera regimen, 10mg for 10 days each month to try to kick start a cycle, but I took the provera from 7/23 to 8/1 and so far all I have had is a little spotting and some extreme cramping. I have read up on Vitex and question whether it is safe to use with the provera. Any suggestions?

Amy

PCOS no period

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:07:36 -0500

Hi everyone. I have been taking metformin for 7 months b/c of a diagnosed insulin resistance issue. I am thin (5'5" and 110 lbs.) so don't fit the "normal" diagnosis for PCOS. Basically, since I've been on the metformin, I've stopped having period entirely. I used to bleed every 35-40 day or so, nothing "normal," but at least a period! Now, I can go 90 days without, and the only way I do have a period is with estrogen and provera. Anyone out there with similar issues? I'm not sure what to do at this point... I'd appreciate any feedback - thanks in advance!!

Angie Romain