Patient's question:
In December 2013, it was discovered that my menstrual cycle was irregular, so I went to the hospital for a check-up. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.Doctor's answer:
Increase exercise to reduce weight, correct endocrine and metabolic disorders exacerbated by obesity, reduce insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia, lower IGF-1, increase IGfBP-1, and simultaneously increase SHBG to reduce free androgen levels. Weight loss can restore ovulation in some obese women with PCOS and prevent the occurrence of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Metformin treatment can be used for both diabetics and non-diabetics, effectively reducing weight, improving insulin sensitivity, lowering insulin levels, and even reducing hair growth, restoring menstruation (25%), and ovulation. Since obesity and insulin resistance are the main causes of PCOS, any drug that can reduce weight and increase insulin sensitivity can treat this syndrome.