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Rny 2m ago. very slow loss. have pcos. can this slow my loss? should i go back on metformin to increase weight loss?
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Rny?: I'm not sure what that "rny" means, but i will try to help you with your question. Women with pcos often have a more difficult time with weight loss, to be sure. If your doctor prescribed you metformin, that has been shown in studies to help with weight loss for women with pcos. Also great is my fitness pal, an app on your phone that lets you see calories in/out. I've used it, it's really good.
Answered 12/14/2013
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