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Regarding polycystic ovary disease

2018-09-16 09:03:03
My query is whether taking metformin for Polycystic disease for a long time is safe and doesn't have an effect on sugar mechanism of body and if no then what is the alternative.?
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No major adverse effects with metformin Alternative is low carb diet and exercise

Answered2018-09-17 00:55:08

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