http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/medications-f12/-t1.htm Common drugs used for treating PCOS Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:33:24 GMT 10 http://images.cafemom.com/images/user/groups/grp_1870375473_md.jpg http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/medications-f12/-t1.htm http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/medications-f12/metformin-glucophage-t10.htm Admin Metformin is currently being used to induce ovulation in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Metformin is an insulin sensitizing drug originally used in the treatment of diabetes. Metformin “reverses” insulin resistance (hyperinsulinemia) thus effectively treating many diabetics. Up to 40- 70% of patients with PCOS have hyperinsulinemia which leads to excess androgen (male hormones) production by the ovaries and increased production of LH by the pituitary. The body tries to ... Medications Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:33:24 GMT http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/medications-f12/metformin-glucophage-t10.htm#10 http://endoandpcos.her-forum.com/medications-f12/metformin-glucophage-t10.htm