Hyperandrogenism and Menstrual Imbalance Are the Best Predictors of Metformin Response in PCOS Patients

    January 2022 in “ Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology ”
    Emanuele Garzia, Valentina Galiano, Giovanni Marfia … Anna Maria Marconi
    Studysummary This study aimed to identify reliable predictors for the effectiveness of metformin therapy in weight loss and reduction of plasma androgen levels in PCOS women, highlighting the unpredictability of response to treatment.
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