A 20-year-old female asked:

I have pcos and i am insulin resistant and i am trying to loose all my weight again. how can i do that quickly?

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Dr. Gena Kluweanswered

Internal Medicine 25 years experience

Sometimes: Insulin sensitizers like metformin can be helpful. I would caution that it is unlikely to be "quickly".

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