Is pregnancy in a PCOS patient associated with complications?
There appears to be a higher rate of miscarriage, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, and premature delivery in women with PCOS. Preliminary studies also suggest that metformin might reduce the risk of early pregnancy loss and the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (diabetes during pregnancy) in women with PCOS, while pregnant. Researchers are also looking at how the drug lowers male hormone levels and limits weight gain in women who are obese when they get pregnant. It is not yet known if Metformin usage is safe during pregnancy, since the drug crosses the placenta.
