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Is okay to take metformin or birth control for pcos?
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Either: Both are effective and your healthcare provider should provide you with the best advice for your specific medical history.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Do different things: Bcp will return your periods to normal by brute force. Metformin (and weight loss by diet and exercise) can reduce your Insulin resistance and commonly return you to normal menses and fertility in most cases.
Answered 6/25/2014
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