HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Treatment With Metformin Effective For Infertility?

hi, I have bulky ovaries, trying to conceive now. my age is 30.Doctor advised me goodova50g and go for ovulation induction. we tried it last month and checked ovulation with the help of kit.Ovulation done properly nd had contact during these days but It did not work and got my periods this month again. now doc advised me Metformin Tablets (obimet)500mg for 4 to 5 month.Is it correct treatment I am getting.
Thu, 8 May 2014
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing to HCM.

Bulky ovary means your doctor must have diagnosed you to have polycystic ovary disease (pcos).

The treatment for that include weight loss, metformin, ocp's to regularise cycles.

Metformin is main drug in treating it and it improves insulin resistance which is seen in pcos .

Metformin also help to reduce 2 to 3 kgs of weight by inhibiting carbohydrate absorption.

I would suggest you to undergo tubal patency test and intrauterine ingestion of sperms(IUI) after your metformin course.

This will increase the chances of conception.

Hope I have been helpful .

Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil

I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Anovulation


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Treatment With Metformin Effective For Infertility?

Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. Bulky ovary means your doctor must have diagnosed you to have polycystic ovary disease (pcos). The treatment for that include weight loss, metformin, ocp s to regularise cycles. Metformin is main drug in treating it and it improves insulin resistance which is seen in pcos . Metformin also help to reduce 2 to 3 kgs of weight by inhibiting carbohydrate absorption. I would suggest you to undergo tubal patency test and intrauterine ingestion of sperms(IUI) after your metformin course. This will increase the chances of conception. Hope I have been helpful . Regards Dr.Deepika Patil