Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have pcos in one my ovaries is metformin ok to take and will it help me lose weight if i do my part or what would u recommend?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Consult your MD: Metformin is one of the best drugs to treat pcos. Consult with your md regarding weight loss.
Answered 4/2/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Metformin: The best and safest therapy is generally metformin, which can restore normal ovulation and fertility in up to 60% of patients. Metformin lowers Insulin resistance which is the basic metabolic abnormality in pcos. Losing weight through diet and exercise will also help.
Answered 1/1/2021
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Ttc 3yrs, diagonised with ir and have middle fat. Multiple cyst in left ovary only. No acne, regular periods. Do I have pcos? On metformin + bc pill..
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Sudden random pain in my pelvis. It feels like full pressure, Can somewhat feel it in my lower back. I have PCOS and just started 1000mg metformin?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have pcos and i take metformin tab 800mg daily. I complain of headache due to lowering my blood suger. Is metformin bad? And i want to lose weight.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have a polycystic right ovary..Will it b harder for me to get pregnant?Do u recommend taking metformin to help pcos wmn get pregnant?
Pcos on metformin 1000mg bid, dull burning pain on l ovary. Had it bfr but what can it be from. Scared. Pls tell me the causes of these symptoms.
Pcos both ovaries have cyst 4.09x2.87 CM rt n lft 3.85x2.85cm trying to conceive for 5 months at metformin need to laproscopy?
Im having 8 follicles in left and 10 in right ovary.. so am i having pcos? im taking metformin for past 3 months and im in regular menstrual cycle
What should you know before starting metformin for pcos (polycystic ovary syndrome)?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
