Will taking Metformin for my PCOS help with my thinning hair, spots, and extra body hair?

My Doctor has said it should help regulate my cycle, but I forget to ask about my other symtoms. Also, is it safe to take Metformin long term?Will taking Metformin for my PCOS help with my thinning hair, spots, and extra body hair?
Im taking it for the same, change hormones levels, even after stopping it my period was regular, and helps with the hair, i really should get back on itWill taking Metformin for my PCOS help with my thinning hair, spots, and extra body hair?
YES, it will help. The only long term side effect I could find was reducing B-12 absorption, so take a good multi vitamin. PCOS can be controlled through the same diet and medication as people who have diabetes.





Here is a easy to understand summary:


http://www.drmirkin.com/women/8124.htm


There are many medical journal references if you want to print it and take it to your doctor.





I uploaded a 5 minute mp3 from the radio show he had for 25 years explaining it:


http://www.megaupload.com/?d=692KW7OS
I thought Metformin was for Diabetes, I take it myself.





You learn something new every day!





As I said I take Metformin, I drink occasionally and have no effects from it.

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