The PCOS Dietitian - Hot topic: metformin and PCOS. Metformin was developed for type 2 diabetes in the 1950's but is commonly used “off label” for PCOS. �It works as an insulin
![Metformin therapy for the reproductive and metabolic consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome | SpringerLink Metformin therapy for the reproductive and metabolic consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome | SpringerLink](https://media.springernature.com/lw685/springer-static/image/art%3A10.1007%2Fs00125-017-4306-3/MediaObjects/125_2017_4306_Fig1_HTML.gif)
Metformin therapy for the reproductive and metabolic consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome | SpringerLink
![In PCOS patients the addition of low-dose spironolactone induces a more marked reduction of clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism than metformin alone - ScienceDirect In PCOS patients the addition of low-dose spironolactone induces a more marked reduction of clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism than metformin alone - ScienceDirect](https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S093947531300118X-gr1.jpg)
In PCOS patients the addition of low-dose spironolactone induces a more marked reduction of clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism than metformin alone - ScienceDirect
![Metformin: an old medication of new fashion: evolving new molecular mechanisms and clinical implications in polycystic ovary syndrome in: European Journal of Endocrinology Volume 162 Issue 2 (2010) Metformin: an old medication of new fashion: evolving new molecular mechanisms and clinical implications in polycystic ovary syndrome in: European Journal of Endocrinology Volume 162 Issue 2 (2010)](https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/162/2/images/large/193fig1.jpeg)
Metformin: an old medication of new fashion: evolving new molecular mechanisms and clinical implications in polycystic ovary syndrome in: European Journal of Endocrinology Volume 162 Issue 2 (2010)
![Efficacy of Metformin in the Treatment of Acne in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Newer Approach to Acne Therapy – JCAD | The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology Efficacy of Metformin in the Treatment of Acne in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Newer Approach to Acne Therapy – JCAD | The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology](https://jcadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/SharmaMay2019Tab1.gif)
Efficacy of Metformin in the Treatment of Acne in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Newer Approach to Acne Therapy – JCAD | The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology
PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association - Have you been prescribed metformin for PCOS? Metformin is an insulin sensitizer commonly prescribed for PCOS. Please share your experience with metformin in
PCOS Nutrition Center - This one is a controversial topic! Metformin: LIKE IT or HATE IT? 👍👎⠀ ⠀ Metformin is a common medication used in the PCOS population. While many people don't
![Healthy PCOS on Instagram: “Let's take an unbiased look into inositol vs. metformin for PCOS. Before we talk about the differences between t… en 2022 | Vida saludable, Vida Healthy PCOS on Instagram: “Let's take an unbiased look into inositol vs. metformin for PCOS. Before we talk about the differences between t… en 2022 | Vida saludable, Vida](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d1/70/9c/d1709c837dd768967798f0b0260975a6.jpg)
Healthy PCOS on Instagram: “Let's take an unbiased look into inositol vs. metformin for PCOS. Before we talk about the differences between t… en 2022 | Vida saludable, Vida
![Cureus | Study on the Effect of Berberine, Myoinositol, and Metformin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Randomised Study Cureus | Study on the Effect of Berberine, Myoinositol, and Metformin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Randomised Study](https://assets.cureus.com/uploads/figure/file/315863/a8900700785411ec97045d52a624b9cc-Picture-1.png-pcos.png)
Cureus | Study on the Effect of Berberine, Myoinositol, and Metformin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Randomised Study
![Effect of metformin combined therapy in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome Ganesan D, Palaniswamy S, Palanisamy P, Ponnusha BS, Athimoolam A - Int J Nutr Pharmacol Neurol Dis Effect of metformin combined therapy in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome Ganesan D, Palaniswamy S, Palanisamy P, Ponnusha BS, Athimoolam A - Int J Nutr Pharmacol Neurol Dis](https://www.ijnpnd.com/articles/2011/1/2/images/IntJNutrPharmacolNeurolDis_2011_1_2_116_84201_f5.jpg)
Effect of metformin combined therapy in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome Ganesan D, Palaniswamy S, Palanisamy P, Ponnusha BS, Athimoolam A - Int J Nutr Pharmacol Neurol Dis
![Long-term efficacy of metformin in overweight-obese PCOS: longitudinal follow-up of retrospective cohort in: Endocrine Connections Volume 9 Issue 1 (2020) Long-term efficacy of metformin in overweight-obese PCOS: longitudinal follow-up of retrospective cohort in: Endocrine Connections Volume 9 Issue 1 (2020)](https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/9/1/images/full-EC-19-0449fig1.jpeg)
Long-term efficacy of metformin in overweight-obese PCOS: longitudinal follow-up of retrospective cohort in: Endocrine Connections Volume 9 Issue 1 (2020)
![Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Fertility Treatment with Metformin (Glucophage) - Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Fertility Treatment with Metformin (Glucophage) - Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago](https://advancedfertility.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/09/metformin-for-PCOS.jpg)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Fertility Treatment with Metformin (Glucophage) - Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago
![Descriptive review of the evidence for the use of metformin in polycystic ovary syndrome - ScienceDirect Descriptive review of the evidence for the use of metformin in polycystic ovary syndrome - ScienceDirect](https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S0140673603134939-gr1.jpg)
Descriptive review of the evidence for the use of metformin in polycystic ovary syndrome - ScienceDirect
![Use of metformin to treat pregnant women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PregMet2): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial - The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Use of metformin to treat pregnant women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PregMet2): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial - The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology](https://www.thelancet.com/cms/attachment/0869fa31-4d06-478d-97bd-48e305c0635b/gr1_lrg.gif)