“Does metformin increase my chances of getting pregnant?”
I am on Metformin medicine due to my insulin resistance problem. I've read online, however, that this can actually increase my chance of getting pregnant? Is this true?
10 Answers
Yes to an extent this is true. Metformin is used to treat insulin resistance condition such as the "polycystic ovarian Syndrome - PCOS". In the process, without delving into the pathophysiology, metformin may facilitates weight loss, improves chances of ovulation and hence possibility of pregnancy all things equal.
For women who experience anovulation, a condition that occurs with PCOS and is often accompanied by insulin resistance. In these instances metformin can regulate ovarian function which can increase fertility.
Metformin may increase the chance of pregnancy in women with PCOS. PCOS may cause uterine cancer, infertility, and even death. Oral contraceptives prevent both pregnancy and the possible adverse events associated with PCOS. You should consider some kind of contraception if you are sexually active and not ready for pregnancy.
Yes it helps ovulation if you have trouble ovulation
Metformin is used to help cells in the body utilize glucose better in women with infertility due to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). There are only a few trials which show that Metformin alone helps with ovulation induction and in turn helps you to get pregnant. The caveat is that the patients should have a normal BMI for Metformin to work. So, weight loss works better than Metformin in helping regulate menstrual cycles in PCOS patients. The best combination to get pregnant in PCOS patients is weight loss, Metformin, and Clomid. Please discuss with your OBGyn about this.
Good luck!
Good luck!
It will help reduce your insulin resistance and help if you have polycyclic ovary syndrome, which can enhance your fertility potential.
Rob Muller
Rob Muller
Metformin is often used to treat the insulin resistance commonly seen in patients with PCOS. It is more likely that that may increase fertility by addressing the metabolic process in the ovary.
Yes, Metformin actually improves insulin resistance and helps ovulation occur. Especially for those women who have Metabolic Syndrome, Pre- Diabetes or Diabetes.
Chunjai P. Clarkson
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
Yes
Yes, you may have PCOS. It decreases insulin resistance and then helps you to regulate your cycle if you are overweight.
