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Pcos and metformin

2023-11-10 09:19:42
My doctor prescribed me metformin 500mg twice a day for my pcos but my hba1c is normal do I still require metformin
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Answered2023-11-10 11:09:20

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please consult Dr sushila Gupta senior gynaecologist on practo for further management

Answered2023-11-10 10:08:17

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Depends on other factors as well like your BMI, fasting insulin levels . Helps with insulin sensitivity in Pcos . You can go ahead with the treatment as per your doctor’s recommendation

Answered2023-11-10 09:30:37

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Answered2023-11-11 08:51:13

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No u don't The only treatment of pcos is to exercise and maintain a healthy bmi

Answered2023-11-11 01:52:23

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Answered2023-11-10 13:55:47

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Hi , you can take it . It's given to reduce the insulin resistance seen in PCOS . Despite your sugars or hba1c is normal, you can take it

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