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Have Anyone Tried Metformin?

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Houston, TX
November 2, 2018
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I have been on Metformin for many years for PCOS. It has helped me tremendously.

November 5, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

Yes I've been on it for 6 years. When I first started taking the medication I to had stomach issues but was advised by my gynecologist to take the medication with my meals and every since them there since effects stop. Do make sure to talk to your Doctor and get as much information before starting the medication.

November 3, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

I was on it for 2 Months. Taking it combined with exercise and weight loss, helped me conceive in the spand of 2 months! In the beginning it was AWFUL. it made me so sick all the time. Each time I had to up the dose to get to the daily amt my Dr wanted me to take, I was so ill until I got used to it. Once I got pregnant, I came off of it when my Dr said it was safe to do so.

November 8, 2018 (edited)
A myPCOSteam Member

I'm currently on it and been on it for about 6 years when I first started taking it I did get upset stomach but was advised by my gynecologist to take it with my meals and ever since them my side effects stopped. Make sure to hey as much information from your doctor as possible before starting.

November 3, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

Yeah, I took myself off of it. It was making my stomach sick so bad that it was hard to make it through work. I was put on it to regulate my blood sugar levels so they don't rise in combination with birth control to regulate my periods.

November 3, 2018

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