Females with diabetes mellitus who wish to conceive should use adequate contraception until glycemic control is achieved (ADA 2020).Metformin crosses the placenta; concentrations may be comparable to those found in the maternal plasma (Charles 2006; de Oliveira Baraldi 2011; Eyal 2010; Vanky 2005).An increased risk of birth defects or adverse fetal/neonatal outcomes has not been observed following maternal use of metformin for gestational diabetes mellitus or type 2 diabetes mellitus when glycemic control is maintained (Balani 2009; Coetzee 1979; Coetzee 1984; Ekpebegh 2007; Niromanesh 2012; Rowan 2008; Rowan 2010; Tertti 2008). trailer
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We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - Additional trials may be necessary to further define the role of metformin in this condition.Endocrine Society clinical guidelines on PCOS consider metformin a second-line therapy for menstrual irregularities in women who cannot take or tolerate hormonal contraception. Metformin conversion recommendations: Conversion from IR to ER dosage forms: Patients receiving metformin immediate-release may be switched to metformin extended-release once daily at the same total daily dose, up to 2 g once daily.