Optimizing metformin use for polycystic ovary syndrome
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Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study is testing different ways of using the medicine metformin to help women with PCOS manage their symptoms and improve their health. If you are overweight and have PCOS, this trial may help find the best dose for you.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- You are between 18 and 37 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 40 – this means you are in the overweight or obese range
- You have not used hormonal birth control in the last 3 months
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have untreated diabetes or other major health conditions
- You can read and 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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