Monday, October 17, 2011

Claim Your Fertility With Metformin

Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) is a condition which affects nearly 5-10% of the reproductive female population and is generally considered as the leading cause of infertility among women of the reproductive age. This condition results in an imbalance of female hormones due to the presence of many small fluid filled sacs in the ovary called cysts. PCOS is characterized by changes in the menstrual cycle, skin changes, excessive hair growth, male pattern baldness, and weight gain.

So if you are having trouble getting pregnant and experiencing any or some of the above symptoms, it is likely that you are suffering from PCOS. However you need not worry as now with the advancement of modern medicine you can treat this condition and claim your fertility. Metformin used for type 2 diabetes treatment has been found to be helpful in this condition as well.

Though metformin is diabetes treatment drug that help to reduce blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients it is increasingly used today to treat infertility among women with PCOS disorder. It has been observed that most women with PCOS have hyperinsulinemia which leads to excess androgen production by the ovaries and increased production of LH by the pituitary. The body tries to compensate for insulin resistance by producing more insulin.

This in turn leads to irregular ovulation, menstruation, increased body hair, numerous small ovarian cysts, and an increase in body weight especially around the stomach and waist. Moreover PCOS increases the chances of getting type 2 diabetes in a woman.

This wonderful diabetes treatment drug or metformin thus by increasing the sensitivity of the cells to insulin reduces blood sugar levels which in turn reduce the androgen production in the body, thereby making the ovulation to return after a few months of regular or consistent use.

Metformin thus by restoring the normal menstrual cycle and ovulation can help women with PCOS treat their infertility and become pregnant. However before proceeding to take this type 2 diabetes treatment drug to get rid of your hormonal problem, you must rule out for any kidney, heart, or liver disease for any life threatening complication as metformin can result in a fatal condition called lactic acidosis in people with these problems.

The recommended dose of metformin to treat infertility caused by PCOS in women is 500mg three times with meals per day on a regular basis.


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