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A 20-year-old female asked:
Is it bad to take pills that get rid of pcos during pregnancy? is it a higher chance for miscarriage?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mazin Abdullahanswered
Fertility Medicine 17 years experience
Depends: What pcos medications?
Birth control pills are often used in pcos. (don't take while pregnant)
metformin is used in pcos.
(can be taken during pregnancy) discuss with physician before starting.
Any medication that reduces hair growth associated with pcos. (don't take)
steroids. (don't take).
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Dr. Collin Smikleanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 38 years experience
PCOD treatment: Unfortunately, there isn't a way to get rid of pcod/pcos. It is a syndrome that you may be able to manage the severity of the symptoms and their effects on your life and fertility. However, it isn't a disease you can cure. More importantly, you can't take medications to manage the symptoms while pregnant because the drugs can affect the pregnancy.
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Dr. Nikolaos Zachariasanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 28 years experience
Metformin?: If you are referring to metformin, it is considered safe in pregnancy, although it is not effective in diabetic control and will do nothing for pcos/hcas. You should discuss all medications when pregnant with your obstetrician and a genetic counselor.
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