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Diagnosed With Hashimoto's, Suffer With Slow Metabolism, Taking Metformin For PCOS. Will Weight Issue Be Cured?
I was diagnosed with hashimotos when I turned 17. I have always had a really slow metabolism wish has caused me to be about 20 pounds over weight. Will i always have a weight issue no matter how much i work out and take my medicine regularly. (I am taking armour). I was always prescribed to metformin for PCOS . What do you suggest I do?
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Let me know your present thyroid profile status.
Is it controlled or deranged?
If you have been diagnosed as PCOS then metformin is the drug of choice.
Metformin not only helps in reduction of weight but also helps in normalization of your over weight.
This medicine acts as insulin sensitizers and very safe.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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Diagnosed With Hashimoto's, Suffer With Slow Metabolism, Taking Metformin For PCOS. Will Weight Issue Be Cured?
Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Let me know your present thyroid profile status. Is it controlled or deranged? If you have been diagnosed as PCOS then metformin is the drug of choice. Metformin not only helps in reduction of weight but also helps in normalization of your over weight. This medicine acts as insulin sensitizers and very safe. Take care, Dr. Mayank Bhargava