PCOS, metformin and breastfeeding
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Topic: PCOS, metformin and breastfeeding
Posted By: BecRG
Subject: PCOS, metformin and breastfeeding
Date Posted: 11 September 2008 at 1:31pm
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Hi folks
I see there's been several discussions about PCOS, and I just wondered if anyone else has faced this scenario... I have PCOS and only have periods very occasionally. I started metformin in late '05 and it worked really well in giving me regular cycles. I had my wee girl in May 07. Now thinking about TTC #2 but my doctor doesn't recommend my going back on met while I'm still breastfeeding. I just do a wake up and bed time feed and I'm not in a rush to give them up as we both enjoy them, but equally I don't want to leave trying again too late! Has anyone else had this dilemma and what did you do? Thanks! |
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 11 September 2008 at 3:56pm
Sorry I haven't but I can see how it would be a hard decision. I guess you may need to sit down with your DH/DP and really discuss when you want another child, and if you can hold out a bit longer or really do need to stop breastfeeding now. So I'm guessing it took you a year of being on metformin to get pg? Cos I guess you would have to factor that time frame in too. Good luck 
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