Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6144395 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Women with GDM lost approximately 6 kg by 6 weeks' postpartum. This was similar in both groups and resulted in <50% of women achieving their prepregnancy weight. Although the reported adherence and satisfaction with the medication was high, adverse effects were reported with nearly 1 in 5 women including nausea, diarrhea, and hypoglycemia. Contrary to expectation, we found no evidence of benefit from metformin. However, longer treatment periods and larger studies with minimal attrition may be warranted.
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Authors
Jerrie S. MD, Oscar A. MD, Maria MS, Claudia PhD, Sean C. MD, Jon E. MD, MPH, Susan M. MD,