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Does One Has To Take Metformin & Duphaston For PCOD Problem?
Hello Doctor Last month , i had missed abortion. I had the probs of PCOD also. This month Doctor gave me Duphaston 10 mg tablets for 10 days from day 12 of the cycle. My doubt is that, Do i have to take Metformin tablets along with Duphaston tablets, since i had the problem of PCOD. Expecting your valiable reply My e-mail ID YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 1 Jun 2020
Hi,
Polycystic ovarian disease is a condition that presents with irregular periods, anovulation, etc. due to reproductive hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance. Generally the treatment should be given to counteract these effects. Duphaston containing Dydrogesterone helps in regularizing the menstrual cycles.
As insulin resistance is one of the features of PCOS, Metformin can be used, which will help in increasing the insulin sensitivity of the tissues. So, you can use both the tablets. But better to use any tablets after consulting with your doctor only because she can know the exact condition of your problem. So, please consult your doctor and proceed accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
Polycystic ovarian disease is a condition that presents with irregular periods, anovulation, etc. due to reproductive hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance. Generally the treatment should be given to counteract these effects. Duphaston containing Dydrogesterone helps in regularizing the menstrual cycles.
As insulin resistance is one of the features of PCOS, Metformin can be used, which will help in increasing the insulin sensitivity of the tissues. So, you can use both the tablets. But better to use any tablets after consulting with your doctor only because she can know the exact condition of your problem. So, please consult your doctor and proceed accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
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Hello,
If your ObGyn has decided to discontinue Metformin, then it is likely that the PCOD is under control. You wouldn't need metformin. Continue Duphaston as prescribed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
If your ObGyn has decided to discontinue Metformin, then it is likely that the PCOD is under control. You wouldn't need metformin. Continue Duphaston as prescribed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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