By improving insulin sensitivity, Metformin helps to reduce these high insulin levels, which in turn can help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce excess hair growth (hirsutism), and improve fertility in some cases.
For those of you who aren’t well acquainted with PCOS, it’s short for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which is a hormonal disorder that’s diagnosed by the presence or two or more of the 13 per cent of women of a reproductive age, and if you want a celeb poster girl: Victoria Beckham has spoken at length about having it.
Metformin is primarily a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, but it works in a way that can benefit a range of conditions, particularly those linked to insulin resistance.
Not so PCOS, which is why I was reluctant to take the Metformin, a medication which is used to manage type 2 diabetes, but has been shown to be useful in the management of symptoms.
PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, often comes with issues like irregular periods, excess androgen levels, and insulin resistance.
