Frequently Asked Questions
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
Short Answer
Polycystic ovary syndrome (formally known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome) is an endocrine disorder that affects women of all races and nationalities of child bearing age, and is a leading cause of infertility.
Long Answer
Often, PCOS is characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, or obesity.
Metformin (met FOR min), which is used to treat type-2 diabetes, also helps with PCOS symptoms. Other diabetes and fertility medications, as well as birth control pills, may be used to help manage PCOS. Keeping a healthy weight is also important.
Related terms:
- Antihyperglycemic agents
- Apo-Metformin
- Fortamet
- Gen-Metformin
- Glucophage
- Gluformin
- Glumetza
- Glycon
- Metformin hydrochloride
- Novo-Metformin
- Nu-Metformin
- Obimet
- Riomet
Additional Information
- http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycystic_ovarian_syndrome
- kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/pcos.html
- http://www.drugs.com/metformin.html
- nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202756.html
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metformin
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000369.htm
- http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/438597
- http://www.jeanhailes.org.au/issues/oi_pcos.htm
- http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/964648419.html
- http://www.ivf.com/pcostreat.html
- http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/womenshealth/facts/pcos.htm
- http://www.webmd.com/hw/womens_conditions/tw9104.asp
- http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/pcosinfo.html
- http://familydoctor.org/620.xml