Does Metformin Help With Pcos?
The diabetes drug Actos may help women who suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) overcome insulin-related infertility. PCOS causes insulin to be used ineffectively, which can trigger reactions in the body that make it difficult for women to conceive. Actos improves the way insulin is processed, and this may help regulate ovulation and make conception more likely.
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