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I was diagnosed two years ago with pcos. i am from south africa. is metformin available in sa? i tried clomid (clomiphene) and still couldn't conceive.

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Glucopage: The chemical name for metformin is glucopage. Its the most ubiquitous diabetic medication also used for conditions such as pcos. In africans gluphage is glymet. Good luck with your pregnancy.

Answered 4/19/2013

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