I was taking metformin before my pregnancy. Now that I am pregnant, I want to know if metformin can be continued or should be stopped during pregnancy?
Many pregnant women with insulin resistance or PCOS are advised to continue metformin. However, self-medication is extremely risky during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor for the correct prescription.
This is definitely a question for your doctor, not for us moms on the internet! Some women with PCOS or gestational diabetes are prescribed this, but only your gynac can decide your dosage.
My doctor actually started me on metformin in my first trimester to prevent complications. I just delivered a healthy baby boy! But yes, I only took it because my doctor told me to.
Metformin is commonly prescribed in pregnancy to manage gestational diabetes or PCOS, and studies show it is generally safe. However, you must only take it under your doctor's strict guidance and supervision.
For medicines like metformin, there is no home alternative if you need it. But you must ask your doctor first before starting or stopping it. Always follow their advice strictly.
I took metformin throughout my pregnancy because of my PCOS, but it was strictly monitored by my doctor. Please never take it on your own, always follow what your gynac prescribes.
