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Should we stop takin metformin once periods start?

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No: What is the purpose for you to take metformin? For diabetes? If it is for diabetes, you should continue take it even with period.

Answered 3/5/2014

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No: Metformin for pcos management is usually taken for long term. Remember pcos is a chronic disease and management is usually for long term.

Answered 4/4/2013

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