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I have polysistic ovaries and i wanted to know if i can get pregnant without taking metformin and fertility pills metformin makes me sick?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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PCOS: If pcos is your correct diagnosis, then metformin can help with ttc. There are other steps you can take with a good doctor's guidance if this doesn't get the job done.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I have polysistic ovaries and i wanted to know if i can get pregnant without taking metformin and fertility pills metformin makes me sick?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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