Metformin (Glucophage) for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
How Well It Works
Metformin lowers insulin, androgen, and Reference cholesterol Opens New Window levels. It also improves metabolism in women who are insulin-resistant.
Metformin may help start ovulation in women with PCOS who have not responded to treatment with clomiphene. Some doctors may recommend taking metformin in addition to clomiphene to start ovulation.Reference 2
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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