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Ever since i started metformin my periods have been shorter and lighter. not complaining b/c they use to be long and super heavy but is this normal?
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Reason for use.: Generally metformin is used to help control type 2 diabetes also polycysticovary syndrome which is associated with insulin intolerance. If the latter, your menstrual changes are associated and a desirable result
Answered 9/12/2016
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