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I had a brown spot just one yesterday n i was my period i hav pcos n im taking metaformin for it can it implantation bleeding?

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Get a test...: If you have PCOS and treated with metformin that definitely increases the changes of getting pregnant especially if you are having your regular periods restored.Get a pregnancy test and follow up with your doctor on this.

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Answered 11/5/2014

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