4 results
Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Hyperandrogenism, Family Planning, Endometrial cancer prevention, Cardiovascular risk factor management
→ Weight
Ovary Syndrome ... Metformin 3. ... of Pregnancy - Ovulation ... PCOS #Polycystic #Ovary ... #endocrinology
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
Diabetes Medications ... Summary Table ... modifications Metformin ... table #comparison #management ... #endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
PCOS Treatment
1st line = weight loss
 • 5-10% weight loss can restore ovulatory cycles
 • Improvement
due to chronic anovulation ... 14d q1-2 mo • Metformin ... PCOS #Treatment #management ... #endocrinology ... #Polycystic #ovary