
Can Metformin Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Question: Should someone still take metformin if they are pregnant?
Brief Answer:
Pregnancy and placenta hormones reduce PCOS
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
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The metformin has not been much studied in pregnant patients but it is known to help ovulation and getting pregnant.
Ideally all kind of medicines should be avided during pregnancy except for tetanus vaccination, iron, folate and calcium supplements which are indicated.
Pregnancy itself has significant suppressive effects on the activity of PCOS so metformin can be easily discontinued.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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