Benefits of taking metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome

Many patients with polycystic ovary syndrome found that the doctor had prescribed a drug called metformin for them after seeing a doctor. So what are the benefits of taking metformin for polycystic ovary?

1. Why should patients with polycystic ovary take metformin?

A major feature of PCOS is insulin resistance, which results in compensatory hyperinsulinuria, making it difficult to maintain normal glucose tolerance, which is prone to complications such as obesity and diabetes. Obesity and diabetes can aggravate the symptoms of PCOS. For patients with insulin resistance, glucose metabolism disorders, and obesity, metformin should be used for treatment at this time, which can improve metabolism, reduce weight, restore ovulation, and effectively treat polycystic ovary syndrome.

2. What should I pay attention to when taking metformin for polycystic ovary?

1. Take medicine as directed by your doctor

Metformin has certain side effects. Patients with PCOS must strictly follow the doctor's instructions when taking the medicine and cannot choose the dosage and treatment process on their own.

2. Take medicine and get tested at the same time

During the treatment period of metformin, patients with polycystic ovary syndrome should take medication and monitor at the same time to adjust female hormones to a healthy range.

3. Strengthen your physical fitness during the medication period

During the period of medication treatment, patients with polycystic ovary should also actively exercise. Physical activity can increase tissue sensitivity to insulin glargine, reduce weight, improve metabolism, relieve insulin resistance, alleviate hyperinsulinuria, and reduce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications.

In addition to preventing and treating diseases, the indirect benefit of regular exercise is to reduce the level and function of male hormones, improve endocrine system, and be beneficial to the health of patients with polycystic ovary.

4. Pay attention to your diet during the medication period

During the period of taking metformin, you should pay attention to diversifying your diet to maintain a balanced nutrition and avoid malnutrition. If the calorie intake exceeds the amount of energy used, it will cause fat accumulation in the body and cause obesity, which will aggravate the symptoms of PCOS.

5. Pay attention to prohibited groups

It is contraindicated for use in the following cases:

(1) Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 10 years old, and elderly people over 80 years old.

(2) Diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome, and diabetic lactic acidosis.

(3) Severe liver and kidney dysfunction, low blood flow shock, heart failure, AMI, and other serious heart and lung diseases.

(4) Relatively serious infection or trauma, major surgical operation, clinical symptoms such as hypotension and hypoxia, etc.

(5) Combined comparison of severe diabetic nephropathy and fundus lesions. (6) Alcoholics, vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency who have not corrected it.