Metformin Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Improves Health-Related Quality of Life, Emotional Distress, and Sexuality

March 2006 in “ Human reproduction ”

Susanne Hahn, Sven Benson, Sigrid Elsenbruch, K. Pleger, Susanne Tan, Klaus Mann, Manfred Schedlowski, Walburga Bering van Halteren, Rainer Kimmig, Onno E. Janßen

TLDR Metformin improves quality of life, emotional health, and sex life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

The study concluded that metformin treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) significantly improved health-related quality of life, reduced emotional distress, and enhanced sexuality in affected women. These findings were supported by various assessments and validated questionnaires, indicating that metformin effectively addressed both the physical and psychological symptoms associated with PCOS.

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