This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition affecting an estimated eight to 20 percent of women of reproductive ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive years. Fluctuations in hormones due to PCOS can lead to irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, ...

Credit: Getty Images. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to assess the relationship between symptoms and treatment outcomes of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Symptom presentation was ...

Metformin is a generic prescription drug used to manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. The drug comes as an oral tablet you swallow. It’s usually taken once or twice a day.

For women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), continuing preconception metformin throughout the first trimester rather than stopping it at the positive pregnancy test might reduce the risk for ...