Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group

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Dreaded Appointment

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Does anyone have advise on specific questions to ask the fertility doctor? On Tuesday we will return to the doctor for a follow up to discuss adding clomid with the metformin. Has anyone taken metformin with clomid? What was the outcome?
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Have both of you had genetic work up or blood tests to check for any medical issues such as endocrine problems that may be causing your enability to get pregnant?
Keep us in the loop and let us know what your doctor has to say.
take care
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On Tuesday my husband has to take his sperm to the doctor. We have done test to discover whatthe problem is. Each year I have been told it's me. Every year the doctor has done the same test. I 've asked why, and each doctor states the need the most current test.
I will keep everyone informed & hope everyone has a great weekend.
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I am currentlt taking both meds. So far we haven't gotten preg., but I have only been on the meds for 2 months or so. Sounds like we are in the same boat! Good Luck!!
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Mikeyswife,

Have you suffered any side effects from any or both medications? I'm kinda scared to be taking so much medicine. At the moment I;m taking pre-natal, metformin, folic acid, and he may add clomid. I am 33 years old and feel a little bit uneasy.
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Hey mikey! I'm with you too! I have been on met and clomid for 2 months now and I take pre-natal too. I read on the folic acid bottle you shouldn't exceed 250% of the daily serving and I know that combined w/ pre-natals (for mine) it exceeds it by a ton!
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I am taking 4 mg of folic acid in addition to the .40 mgs of folic acid and the .60mgs of metafolin in the prenatel vitamins. So I take 5 mgs of folic acid a day plus what is in the foods I eat everyday. You have to be careful taking so much folic acid because it can mask pernicious anema. I take so much because my first born has spina bifida. I took clomid, metformin, prenat, and folic acid and got pregant on the first try, lost the baby at 11 weeks but, not because of the meds! I hope this helps
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