Metformin in pregnancy – safe or sorry?

Metformin in pregnancy – safe or sorry?Metformin in pregnancy – safe or sorry?, Published online: 17 August 2018; doi:10.1038/s41574-018-0081-6Given the increasing incidence of overweight and obesity among young women and the subsequent high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes mellitus, metformin treatment during pregnancy is increasing worldwide. A new study reports that metformin exposure in the first trimester of pregnancy does not increase the risk of congenital anomalies.
Source: Nature Reviews Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research