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Reached ideal weight but still get pcos symptoms if not taking meds & period didn't return but symptoms improved. why didn't this fully reverse pcos?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Weight loss not cure: for PCOS, but it helps so congratulations. Ask your doctor whether Metformin might help you with the symptoms.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Reached ideal weight but still get pcos symptoms if not taking meds & period didn't return but symptoms improved. why didn't this fully reverse pcos?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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