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What should you know before starting metformin for pcos (polycystic ovary syndrome)?

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PCOS: What you should know is what your doctor has told you. If you have not been told anything find a better doctor. In the meantime go online and look at articles -designed for patients not doctors - related to metformin and PCOS.

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Answered 10/17/2015

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