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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?

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Consult your MD: Metformin is one of the best drugs to treat pcos. Consult with your md regarding weight loss.

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/2/2013

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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.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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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

Dr. Edward Jacobs answered

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Dr. David Sneid answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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