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Q: Have Pcos And Using Metformin, Also Having Discharge From Breast
asked by: SKEY on December 6th, 2007
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Hi, I have pcos, I am using metformin 3 times per day ( I sometimes skip doses in between because I feel very sick). I noticed I was having a discharge from my right breast, it came out white and dried a yellowish color. It seems to happen during the night time mostly. I went to the doctor who ordered a pregnancy test, prolactin test and breast ultra sound. I was not pregnant, my prolactin was fine and my breast ultrasound came back normal. I know something is wrong because a few nights ago I woke up in the middle of the night because my breast started itching tremendously, I was half asleep, but remembered that while scratching my breast, I felt something that felt like hardened caked up liquid on my right breast. I thought is was from the discharge and my husband confirmed it the next day because he asked me about it, he also felt it during the night (it was a lot this time). I am not sure what to do since my tests came back okay. I am considering a mamogram, not sure if it will explain anything though. If anyone had a similar experience please let me know how you dealt with it.

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mc4ever02
replied on December 7th, 2007
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Are you seeing a regular doctor or a specialist?

I know that breast discharge is a symptom of pcos, however, I am not sure what hormone actually causes it. Are you on birthcontrol?
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SKEY
replied on December 7th, 2007
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I was seeing an endocorine specialist, now I have an ob/gyn. I am not on birth control pills. My testosterone is high and one test showed I have protein in my urine also. I know it all sounds so complicated. The only thing I am taking is the metformin and I am going to start taking some other herbal supplements soon. They are Vitex (Angus Castus), Biotin and Soy Tablets. I read they are good for regulating your hormones. I am supposed to start clomid in January.
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ohmybaby22
replied on December 29th, 2007
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I would tell your Endo about the Herbal supplements before you take them. Metfromin is really not fun to be on! Are you seeing a Reproductive Endocrinologist? From what i have learned is that if you loose 10% of your wieght your system starts regulating more and youll feel alot better.
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SKEY
replied on January 3rd, 2008
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Yes, she was a reproductive endocrinologist. Her visits were very expensive, she really didn't do much to help. She ordered some blood work and when the results came in she said she couldn't do anything for me and that I should go to a fertility clinic. I went back to my ob/gyn and now she's starting me on clomid together with the metformin. I agree I should let me doctor know about the herbal supplements. I don't want further complications. I am trying to lose the extra weight, the cravings for chocolate is the hardest to deal with but I am trying. Thanks for the advice.
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catalina.
replied on April 15th, 2008
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getting breast discharge is a symptom of PCOS any way! if your have been to the docs you will be fine!he/she is aware of it any how¬
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mizzmeok
replied on June 28th, 2008
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I also have pcos and am taking metformin. but it feels like its not working. is it working for you ?
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SKEY
replied on October 2nd, 2008
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Re: Is metformin working?
I used the metformin for a while and felt very sick with it. I was supposed to be on 3 per day but couldn't handle the upset stomach etc. I visited a fertility clinic this week and the doctor change the metformin to a tablet named Glumetza. It is supposed to be a low release formula of the same drug metformin. I started it yesterday 2 twice daily and so far I am okay with it. I should warn you though, it is a lot more expensive that the metformin. I got a 3 month supply and it cost $240 so maybe you can speak to your doctor and get some advidse. Good luck.
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