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Hi i hav pcos and on metformin 1000 mg per day , used to hav period for 5 days bt since last 2 months i hav been having period only for max 2 days ?

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Dr. David Tolstrup answered

PCOS: Irregular periods are a hallmark of PCOS as you probably know. Metformin will not regulate you periods. You should see you Physician and discuss a trial of birth control pills to regulate your periods.

Answered 9/2/2014

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A member asked:

Hi i hav pcos and on metformin 1000 mg per day , used to hav period for 5 days bt since last 2 months i hav been having period only for max 2 days ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Tolstrup answered

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