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A 18-year-old female asked:

Hey doc! ihave pcos so my doctor recommended me metformin. im having these but have lighter periods. is it okay to have these pills? i want treatment

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Dr. Stephen Pappachenanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience

Yes: Metformin can still provide some benefit as it relates to the insulin resistance portion of PCOS.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Is there a such thing as mild pcos ? Just found out I have pcos. I freaked out a little. My doc said my testosterone are just above what is consider normal. So its high but not extreme. I was prescribed metformin in hopes of getting pregnant?

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Keep forgetting my middle dose of metformin would i be able double up one my other doses.. I'm prescribed by doc 500mg 3xdaily for pcos

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Doc I have visited my ob and it was find out that I have pcos, the doctor prescribed metformin as medication. Is it effective doc?

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I have pcos. My doc put me on 500mg metformin once a day but it doesn't seem to really help. Is this dose to small?

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My doc prescribed metformin 500mg X 2 for pcos and help me conceive. But I'm having upset stomach when I'm taking my prenatal vitamin. What to do?

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Last updated Oct 1, 2018

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