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Metformin for pcos

2023-07-20 18:27:34
Hi- I have been reading a lot of success stories from people dealing with pcos who started using metformin ( they are not diabetic) which helped with their insulin resistance and supported in weight loss. Is it safe for me to start using metformin? I have pcos and thyroid and have been experiencing weight gain last 3 months though I have been eating healthy predominately and am quite active. Did a blood test as well and everything was normal except tsh which was 4.7 for which I have upped my thyroxine tablet.
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Answered2023-07-20 18:28:45

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The only treatment of pcos is to exercise and maintain a healthy bmi If you are BMI is already healthy you do not require metformin Metformin helps lose weight in overweight patients TSH level less than 5 are normal dose needs to continue the same rather than increasing it

Answered2023-07-21 05:58:22

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