Optimizing metformin use for PCOS
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests how to best use metformin, a common diabetes medicine, to help women with PCOS manage symptoms. It aims to see if different doses or schedules work better for weight and hormone balance.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 37 years old.
- You must have a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 40.
- You must be diagnosed with PCOS according to standard guidelines.
- You cannot have used hormonal birth control in the last 3 months.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must be able to speak Finnish or Swedish well enough to follow the study procedures.
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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