Effect of Metformin Using 2-Hour Postload Insulin for Measuring Insulin Resistance in Taiwanese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    April 2016 in “ Journal of the Formosan Medical Association ”
    Horng Yih Ou, Pei Chi Chen, Meng Hsing Wu
    Studysummary This study found that metformin treatment improved clinical outcomes in Taiwanese women with polycystic ovary syndrome, notably in overweight and insulin-resistant patients.
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