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Re; metformin reply, sallyFrom: tweetie (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 30 Jan 2003 21:45:55 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 29 Jan 2003, sally wrote: > >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. > >-- >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!! > Thanks! do you know where I can find some information oon the drug and pregnancy I want to know exactly what does it do during preg. that reduces the risk of miscarraige.
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