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I have pcos . i was rx metformin will this help me ovulate? also how fast does it get in my system . i take 500mg 3x a day.

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Dr. Kevin Daus answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

PCOS: PCOS is not one disease but most likely is the final common path of multiple causes. If your PCOS is due to insulin resistance, then the prescription should help. I would start slow with the medication because it has GI side effects. Hope this hleps!

Answered 2/14/2015

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