How long before Metformin starts helping?

cvpis4me · 06-11-2009, 07:00 AM

I ran out of Metformin XR so I haven't been taking it for about 2-3 weeks. I just haven't gotten my prescription refilled so it's my own fault. I am going to get it refilled today and hopefully pick it up next week (they have to special order it). I was wondering if I started taking it about a week before my IUI if it will be in my system enough to help or if I should have taken it a month or so before treatment. I just got a BFN earlier this week from my last IUI and I wonder if the lack of Metformin had anything to do with it.

BC-LittleaBige · 06-13-2009, 03:06 PM

I searched the web for you and it seem to be that everything I read said that the medication is completely in your system within a few days to a week at the most (I think the week would be those who suffer with malabsorption issues). You should be good to go after taking it for a couple days. Keep us updated!! I wish you the best of luck in this cycle!

Ferret Mommy · 06-15-2009, 02:15 PM

I had I believe about 6 weeks at least in my system... I am sure everyone is different though! Good Luck!

06-11-2009, 07:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
cvpis4me 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 269	How long before Metformin starts helping? I ran out of Metformin XR so I haven't been taking it for about 2-3 weeks. I just haven't gotten my prescription refilled so it's my own fault. I am going to get it refilled today and hopefully pick it up next week (they have to special order it). I was wondering if I started taking it about a week before my IUI if it will be in my system enough to help or if I should have taken it a month or so before treatment. I just got a BFN earlier this week from my last IUI and I wonder if the lack of Metformin had anything to do with it. __________________ *Christa (28) DH (26)* Married since October 2007 Diagnosis: PCOS and low sperm count 2003: M/C at 6 wks (previous marriage) IUI #1 May '09 @ Madigan, 150mg Clomid & hcg shot--BFN IUI June '09, Clomid and Follistim--cancelled IUI #2 Sept 18 2009 IVF #1- January 2010 (Womack) http://www.christasbabyquest.blogspot.com/

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06-13-2009, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-LittleaBige PCOS / Parenting Preemies Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right where I want to be! Posts: 4,126	I searched the web for you and it seem to be that everything I read said that the medication is completely in your system within a few days to a week at the most (I think the week would be those who suffer with malabsorption issues). You should be good to go after taking it for a couple days. Keep us updated!! I wish you the best of luck in this cycle!

06-15-2009, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ferret Mommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: In My Place Posts: 10,907 Blog Entries: 42	I had I believe about 6 weeks at least in my system... I am sure everyone is different though! Good Luck!