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Is the long-term use of metformin for PCOS safe?
Is the long-term use of metformin for PCOS safe?
Is the long-term use of metformin for PCOS safe?
Yes, it is relatively safe. One may experience certain gastrointestinal disorders. However most side effects resolve on their own.
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Do I really have PCOS based on the blood test report below?
Yes
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Should I take Metformin for PCOS?
Yes if you have been advised by a doctor
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Is it possible for a PCOS to prevent diabetes and thyroid?
Yes
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How does PCOS impact insulin levels and blood sugar?
PCOS can make a woman more prone to type 2 diabetes because of insulin resistance and high blood glucose levels.
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Does PCOS give you early diabetes?
Research is suggestive that 50% of women with PCOS progress into having type2 diabetes.
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