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Is It Safe To Take Metformin For PCOS?

Hi Doctor,I was dignosed by PCOS and suggested to take metformin 500mg for morning and night,after 16 th day of my cycle doctor suggested me to take metformin 10 mg 10 tablets for 10 days. I got my periods. Is this tablets are addictive? Is there any possibility that I can get my periods normal without this tablets? Me And my partner trying for a baby.
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. The main problem with PCOD is insulin resistance. It can also cause irregular periods and anovulation. Loosing 10 percent of body weight is helpful to restore a normal cycle and ovulation. Metformin is helpful in decreasing insulin resistance, decreasing weight and restoring ovulation. It is not an addictive drug. It is well tolerated also.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Is It Safe To Take Metformin For PCOS?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. The main problem with PCOD is insulin resistance. It can also cause irregular periods and anovulation. Loosing 10 percent of body weight is helpful to restore a normal cycle and ovulation. Metformin is helpful in decreasing insulin resistance, decreasing weight and restoring ovulation. It is not an addictive drug. It is well tolerated also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.