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I have pcos. on metformin. can't take birth control, react badly to them, even mini-pill. is there anything else i can try, even otc, that might help?
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Weight loss: The most important thing someone can do with pcos is to lose weight if weight is an issue. For most patients with pcos there is a direct correlation between weight gain and menstrual irregularity.
Answered 5/27/2013
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