Metformin in PCOS pregnancy: a comparison study
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS who take metformin (Glucophage) versus those who do not. It aims to see if the medicine helps prevent complications like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia.
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Who can take part
- You are a pregnant woman between 18 and 40 years old.
- You were diagnosed with PCOS before getting pregnant.
- You are in your first trimester (before 13 weeks) with a single baby.
- You do not have high blood pressure or protein in your urine (preeclampsia).
- You do not already have gestational diabetes and are not already taking metformin.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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