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Can you get pregnant from taking metformin ? 500mg?

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Allow not "get": If you have pcos, metformin can "allow" you to become pregnant by decreasing your Insulin resistance. However, it usually requires a high dose than 500 mg a day. 2000 mg/d is the most effective dose. Talk w/your doctor.

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2022

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