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How soon after you take metformin do you start to ovulate? i started to take metformin in april i had my period regular buy no ovulation. what to do?

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If you have pcos: and are on metformin, you need to increase the dose gradually to a total of 1000 mg twice daily. Weight loss is also essential. Some women begin to ovulate in weeks to months, but others never ovulate even with metformin. Discuss w/your doctor. Other therapy may be necessary.

Dr Bergum agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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