PCOS treatment showdown: pills vs diabetes drug Head-to-Head

NCT ID NCT03229057

Summary

This study compared three treatment approaches for overweight or obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): birth control pills alone, the diabetes medication metformin alone, or both medications together. Researchers wanted to see which approach best improved metabolic health markers over six months. The goal was to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and heart problems in young women with PCOS.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Penn State/ Hershey Medical Center

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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