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Re: Metformin & Birth Defects
From: Staceylynne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 13:08:57 -0600 (CST)
Norm,
THANK YOU for this information, since many of us are and have been
trying to get pregnant. It is just another question for our OBGYN's.
Staceylynne
At Sat, 30 Dec 2000, Norm wrote:
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>All, my wife became pregnant on Met. Our son was born with a tethered
>spinal cord. I've read that Met may slow the rate of folic acid
>absorption. Folic acid helps reduce neurol tube defects, ie spina
>bifida (spelling ?). Anyway, you should ask your Dr. about this and
>request that your folic acid levels are monitored before and during
>pregnancy. use caution with this drug! not much is known about its
>impact on the fetus. I know a lot about this stuff and our Dr. was Dr.
>Glueck in Cinn. you can email me with any questions.
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