Glucophage

Dear Dr. SerVaas:

Do you have any information on prescription Glucophage in helping achieve pregnancy? I have a niece who had been married 17 years with no children. Her doctor put her on Glucophage, although she is not a diabetic. Within two months, she became pregnant. We have a daughter-in-law who has been waiting to become pregnant for the past five years. Could you give us some information on this?

Nancy Eagy

via e-mail

Women who have insulin resistance--a condition that usually results in a normal blood glucose level but an elevated blood insulin level--may experience ovulation problems. In some cases, reducing insulin levels with Glucophage (metformin) leads to regular cycles and more normal fertility.

Dr. Marguerite Shepherd is an endocrinologist at Indiana University who specializes in fertility problems. We are sending your interesting letter to her for the latest information.

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