Endocrine Abstracts

Insulin resistance (IR) is a dominant feature in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The author could treat more patients of comparable effect on hyperandrogenic symptoms with metformin than with the contraceptive pill because of less contraindication and side effects. Since 2004, combining metformin with lifestyle modification, he has observed also reduction in BMI and waist-to-hip circumference ratio (WH). Guidelines recommend different treatment options according to the pheno...