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Does Metformin Fertility Drug Induce Ovulation In PCOS?

Hi my names haley. I got diagnosed with pcos a couple years back. I ve been put on metformin to help. Recently me and my boyfriend decided to try for a baby but we ve not had any luck. Will the metformin make me fertile or help me in any way or should we go a new route
Wed, 27 May 2015
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Dear Ma am Haley, Hi
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your concern for the role of Metformin in PCOS.

Metformin has no direct action on inducing the ovulation.
Basically use to treat diabetes mellitus, Metformin is also used for lowering insulin and blood sugar levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This helps regulate menstrual cycles, start ovulation, and lower the risk of miscarriage in women with PCOS.
It can also be given along with ovulation inducing drug Clomiphene to enhance the chances of ovulation and hence pregnancy.

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Does Metformin Fertility Drug Induce Ovulation In PCOS?

Dear Ma am Haley, Hi Thanks for your query. I appreciate your concern for the role of Metformin in PCOS. Metformin has no direct action on inducing the ovulation. Basically use to treat diabetes mellitus, Metformin is also used for lowering insulin and blood sugar levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This helps regulate menstrual cycles, start ovulation, and lower the risk of miscarriage in women with PCOS. It can also be given along with ovulation inducing drug Clomiphene to enhance the chances of ovulation and hence pregnancy. Hope this answers your query. Rate this answer, if you are convinced.