Internist Questions Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

How does metformin help treat PCOD?

I have PCOD and the doctor has asked me to take metformin to manage it. I thought that this medication was mainly for diabetic patients, why would it help my PCOD?

1 Answer

Metformin can reduce insulin levels in women with PCOS and may also decrease androgen levels.
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