One of the most common reasons a woman has trouble getting pregnant is a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It’s a hormone problem that interferes with the reproductive system. Metformin is a type of medication used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. Because there is a strong link between diabetes and PCOS, metformin is now commonly proscribed to treat PCOS. Hi all. I'm just Stopping by to tell you Metformin was/is my miracle medicine. I was told I would never conceive due to how bad my pcos. Was started on metformin and ended up on a dose 500mg. Metformin is one of the oldest and most studied drugs available in the United States. Other names for metformin include Glucophage, Glucophage XR, glumetza, and fortamet. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can cause irregular menstrual periods and female infertility. This ACOG patient FAQ covers how it can be treated. While metformin may be used for the treatment of infertility, it is not a fertility drug. In fact, using it to treat infertility is considered an off-label use. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is one of the leading causes of infertility in women. Approximately five to ten percent of women of childbearing age have PCOS. Infertility in polycystic ovary disease (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance in women that is thought to be one of the leading causes of female infertility. Metformin (Glucophage) is a pharmaceutical drug originally developed to treat elevated blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 Diabetes. It is now commonly prescribed for women with PCOS. Clomid is the current first-line choice for treating infertility in women with PCOS. Recent research, however, has suggested that Femara may offer significantly higher rates of pregnancy within this population of women.