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How Can PCOS Be Treated Without Taking Birth Control Pill?

I ve was diagnosed with cos 2 years ago. i wasn t on any medication until now. i am was given provera to start my period, and after that i started taking birth control pills for 3 week but i have already had 2 migraines. What can i do if i don t want to take birth controls pill for my pcos symptoms
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Hi,

Metformin or at least 10% weight loss are both very good for PCOS, and it is inexpensive. There are other hormonal treatments but those are neither as safe nor inexpensive.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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How Can PCOS Be Treated Without Taking Birth Control Pill?

Hi, Metformin or at least 10% weight loss are both very good for PCOS, and it is inexpensive. There are other hormonal treatments but those are neither as safe nor inexpensive. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist