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Prescribed Metformin For PCOS. How Long Until I Start Seeing Improvement In Ovulation?
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It does need a long time for the Metformin to show its effect on ovulation in patients with PCOS.The duration of its effect depends on the age , the involvement of the ovary and the external hirsutsim (hormonal) features.
On an average it may take 6 month for one to resume better ovarian function enough to be favourable for getting pregnant.
If you are overweight and loosing weight after metformin , it is a good sign as it indicates successful treatment with metformin.
Hope I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Thanks for your query.
It does need a long time for the Metformin to show its effect on ovulation in patients with PCOS.The duration of its effect depends on the age , the involvement of the ovary and the external hirsutsim (hormonal) features.
On an average it may take 6 month for one to resume better ovarian function enough to be favourable for getting pregnant.
If you are overweight and loosing weight after metformin , it is a good sign as it indicates successful treatment with metformin.
Hope I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
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