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What Other Than Oral Contraceptives Treat PCOs With High Prolactic Count As Former Leads To Weight Gain?
Dear doctor, I have pcos and prolactic count of 78 ng which i am told is high.i have had inky two cycles in last four months. I consulted a Dr and she has put me on a course of oral contraceptives called ovral l for 3 weeks. Am have been trying hard to reduce weight and hence I am apprehensive having oral concep would result in weight gain .pl advice.
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
Hello ma'am and welcome.
A medication called metformin to be taken at at least 1.5 g per day helps treat PCOS as well as promote weight loss. Please speak to your doctor about the same.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
A medication called metformin to be taken at at least 1.5 g per day helps treat PCOS as well as promote weight loss. Please speak to your doctor about the same.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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