Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis is set based on Rotterdam criteria, including hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation and typical ultrasound appearance. 65–70% of women with PCOS have insulin resistance. Metformin, an oral antidiabetic agent, was the first drug used to treat insulin resistance in PCOS patients.Material and method: Twenty non-diabetic women between 25–35 years old, with PCOS untreated prior to presentation...