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Which are symptoms of pcos and metformin?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Details Symptoms: PCOS- potential Insulin Resistance and about 25-35% become diabetics. Tendency to Cardiac complications, and high lipids. Metformin side effects: a) early,- nausea bloating vomiting, and loose Bowels. b) Learn to avoid CT scans with iodine contrast- at any timr c) stop 3 days prior to CT scan,or surgery

Answered 7/11/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Avovulation and: irregular menses caused by insulin resistance with abdominal weight. Metformin decreases insulin resistance!

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2017

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