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Re: pregnancy and metformin

From: sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Jan 2003 20:17:29 -0600 (CST)

Hi Tweetie,

it is controversial whether to continue metformin or not. Some doctors say yes and some say no. However, it is known to reduce the risk of early miscarriage in women with PCOS. Metformin is also not known to cause problems with the baby, though extra folic acid supplementation is recommended. There are quite a few women here who have used metformin throughout their pregnancy and even breast feeding, while others stopped immediately they found they were pregnant, and others who stopped after the first trimester. I can only recommend that you do your research and then make a decision that you are comfortable with. 

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Sally


At Wed, 29 Jan 2003, tweetie wrote:
>
>You know guys the doctor told me to stop taking the met.  and just take
>the prenatal vitamins.  What do you guys think about that is it safe to
>take the metformin while pregnant? has anyone did this does it make your
>chances higher for miscarriage if you take the metformin or does it help
>regulate the hormones during pregnancy.
>
>Thanks!!



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