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A member asked:

I have pcos .birthcontrol and metfomin dont seem to be helping with pains ,weight gain,and i have not have a menstrusal cycle in a yr. what can i do?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Specialist: PCOS should not cause pain. So a full evaluation of your hormones, your ovaries and your sugars is warranted. as well as a search for the cause of the pain

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2014

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See G.Y.N. DOCTOR: You are on right treatment but it is not helping you . Discuss with your treating doctor about option o other treatment and investigations

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2014

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