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After pcos diagnosis, what is the standard procedure? do all doctors prescribe metformin without any tests?
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No: There are many ways to treat PCOS depending on what your goals and symptoms are. For example, sometimes it can be treated with diet and weight loss without medication. If you are having irregular periods and don't want to get pregnant you can be treated with birth control pills. Metformin can also be used but is especially valuable if you want to get pregnant. Metformin isn't used for everyone
Answered 9/6/2015
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