The Endocrinology Society Task force recommended the following therapies for PCOS:
Oral contraceptive as a first line agen for menstrual irregularities and for acne
Exercise and diet to decrease BMI (weight) and decrease chances of heart disease
Metformin (a diabetic medication) is not longer recommended as a first line therapy, its only recommended for women with PCOS with Diabetis Mellitus Type 2 or with insulin resistance when they do not respond to weight loss and excercise , also for women who cant take or cannot tolerate OCP oral contraceptives)
For women who suffer from infertility due to PCOS: clomiphene or clomid, its recommended as first line therapy.
Women that undergo IVF due to infertility problems, metformin is recommeded as a adjuvant therapy to avoid a serious condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, a medical condition that is relatively common in women who undergo IVF and suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome.
If you suffer or have been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, visit us at Pink Women’s Center, Katy Texas and West Houston, and we will help you achieve your health goals.