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ea0019s33 | Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): when does it start, why and what to do about it? | SFEBES2009

Metformin-a storm with few good data

Koeger Kathy , Legro P

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and incompletely understood endocrinopathy in women that has both metabolic and reproductive features. Pathophysiologic constructs often guide the design and interpretation of studies by researchers and the choice of treatment by clinicians. Voids in evidence lead to consensus conferences to guide the diagnosis and treatment of the syndrome, yet these remain the lowest level of evidence. This lecture will explore the role of metform...