Question 1

Why is metformin prescribed for PCOS patients?

Accepted Answer

Research is suggestive that 50% of women with PCOS progress into having type2 diabetes. In order to prevent PCOS insulin is known to reduce insulin resistance, promote timely ovulation and also help in weight reduction. Hence metformin is prescribed by most of the doctors.

Question 2

Will Inositol help me if I have insulin resistance but not PCOS?

Accepted Answer

Research hints that inositol significantly improves markers of insulin resistance

Question 3

Is metformin insulin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, oral form.

Question 4

Can PCOS cause hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Women with PCOS were insulin resistant under hypoglycemic conditions.

Question 5

Does progesterone help with insulin resistance?

Accepted Answer

Several studies have shown that high concentration of progesterone is related to abnormal glucose metabolism, including a high level of plasma glucose, increased insulin resistance, elevated insulin release and apoptosis of pancreatic ? cells

Question 6

Does PCOS give you early diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Research is suggestive that 50% of women with PCOS progress into having type2 diabetes.

Why is metformin prescribed for PCOS patients?

Why is metformin prescribed for PCOS patients?

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Does progesterone help with insulin resistance?

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