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Can I get pregnant while taking the medications Yasmin, Glycomet SR, and Normoz for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

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Can I get pregnant while taking the medications Yasmin, Glycomet SR, and Normoz for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Asked by Female, 27 · 10 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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10 days ago

While you are actively taking Yasmin (a contraceptive pill), your chances of getting pregnant are extremely low, as its main job is to prevent pregnancy. The other medications, Glycomet SR (metformin) and Normoz (myo-inositol), help manage insulin levels and support your metabolism, which actually helps prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy in the future. If you are hoping to conceive, you will just need to safely stop taking Yasmin under your doctor's guidance.

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