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I've been taking metformin for about two months twice a day but i skip sometimes. i think im pregnant from precum, how likely is that?

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Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Metformin: What is the question about metformin. Are you taking is for diabetes, Insulin resistance, or pcos? Pregnancy can take place even if one sperm can get up to the egg. If any suspicion of pregnancy i would suggest a home pregnancy test.

Answered 6/25/2014

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