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Im 17 with pcos. also prediabetic and an anemic. i was put on bc pills to regulate my period. would it be reasonable to ask to switch to metformin?
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Yes.: This would be very reasonable. The anemia should resolve with regulation of your cycles.
Answered 7/10/2015
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