Anonymous
Post 01/19/2022 06:46     Subject: Lupron or Metformin to Prevent OHSS
I was high risk for OHSS. I did a lupron trigger and froze embryos. No fresh transfer. Managed to avoid OHSS, and was fortunate that my first FET 6 weeks later worked.
Is this new? My IVF cycle was several years ago, and no one mentioned metformin for OHSS.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2022 15:07     Subject: Lupron or Metformin to Prevent OHSS
Anonymous wrote:Ask for metformin extended release. It’s much better than the regular for the intestines. I have a very sensitive stomach and had no problem with adjusting to it.
Thank you! That's what they put me on. I'm almost at the max dose as I'm working may up. A little queasy and have a bit of the runs (TMI sorry) but I think it will be worth it.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2022 14:06     Subject: Lupron or Metformin to Prevent OHSS
Ask for metformin extended release. It’s much better than the regular for the intestines. I have a very sensitive stomach and had no problem with adjusting to it.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2022 11:43     Subject: Re:Lupron or Metformin to Prevent OHSS
Metformin is a really old, reliable drug. Completely safe. Plus, it's anti-aging according to Harvard professor David Sinclair: https://lifespanbook.com/
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2022 11:39     Subject: Lupron or Metformin to Prevent OHSS
Anonymous wrote:I got OHSS and had 4 liters of fluid drained from my abdomen when I couldn’t breathe. Not fun!
Sorry to hear that! That sounds awful. Pushing through the GI symptoms to take metformin and hopefully prevent this.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2022 11:34     Subject: Re:Lupron or Metformin to Prevent OHSS
Anonymous wrote:The GI upset is real but you probably won’t be “regurgitating”. I had to poop in the woods on a preeeeeetty busy trail. Only lasted a few weeks though. Be prepared (with toilet paper) wherever you go.
Haha oh no! My doc compromised with a low dose of metformin to start and then work my way up. I don't think I'll be too far from a toilet just in case.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2022 19:08     Subject: Lupron or Metformin to Prevent OHSS
I got OHSS and had 4 liters of fluid drained from my abdomen when I couldn’t breathe. Not fun!
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2022 19:49     Subject: Re:Lupron or Metformin to Prevent OHSS
The GI upset is real but you probably won’t be “regurgitating”. I had to poop in the woods on a preeeeeetty busy trail. Only lasted a few weeks though. Be prepared (with toilet paper) wherever you go.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2022 18:32     Subject: Lupron or Metformin to Prevent OHSS
I'm wondering if anyone has opinions between the two. My RE wants me on Metformin 500 mg daily building up to 1500 mg daily. I'm a little concerned about the GI upset because I have a sensitive stomach and don't want to regurgitate all the other meds I'm taking.