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Taking Althea, Metformin For PCOS. Can I Get Pregnant ?

hi!,

i have been taking althea for and metformin for 5 months to cure my PCOS,i had my regular mens so my husband and i thought that i can get pregnant since my period is bow regular..my 6th pack of althea started on sept. 8, and my first day of period is sept. 6..i stopped taking althea on 11..my period was done then,abd surprisingly last 14 i had a bleeding like it was a regular period,and now the 15th of sept,i still have heavy bleeding abg abdomenal cramps..since sept. 11 i had unprotected sex..what could be the cause of my bleeding?

thanks!
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Hi,
The cause of your bleeding most likely is due to withdrawal effect of the pills. If you are trying to conceive, it is not enough to stop the pills but consider the chances of natural ovulation also as you have PCOD. You may need ovulation induction. Sudden stoppage of the pills is not advisable without consulting your doctor. I would ask you to manage your bleeding through hormones after seeing your consultant and proceed in a planned manner. Hope this helps.
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Taking Althea, Metformin For PCOS. Can I Get Pregnant ?

Hi, The cause of your bleeding most likely is due to withdrawal effect of the pills. If you are trying to conceive, it is not enough to stop the pills but consider the chances of natural ovulation also as you have PCOD. You may need ovulation induction. Sudden stoppage of the pills is not advisable without consulting your doctor. I would ask you to manage your bleeding through hormones after seeing your consultant and proceed in a planned manner. Hope this helps.