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Can metformin cause harm to a non diabetic person? can it cause infertility?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely: We use metformin to help fertility in certain women

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/30/2020

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