September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The birth control pill containing ethinylestradiol and chlormadinone may help treat acne and other skin and hair conditions related to hormones.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This article discusses the role of lifestyle changes and medication like metformin in managing insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This discussion reviews the lack of long-term clinical studies on metformin's cardiovascular benefits in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, advocating for lifestyle changes to improve insulin sensitivity.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This article discusses the management of long-term cardiovascular risks in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and suggests that lifestyle changes may be more effective than metformin in reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This article discusses the long-term cardiovascular risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the greater effectiveness of lifestyle changes compared to metformin in preventing type 2 diabetes, but provides no new clinical outcomes.