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TITLE:

ANALYSIS OF EFFECT OF METFORMIN IN POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME IN LOCAL FEMALE POPULATION OF PAKISTAN

AUTHORS:

Dr Misbah Javed, Dr Asifa Kareem, Dr Rab Nawaz

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common female endocrine disorder, affecting approximately 4%–18% women of reproductive age. Aims and objectives: The main objective of the study is to analyze the effect of metformin in polycystic ovarian syndrome in local female population of Pakistan. Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Medicare Hospital, Multan during December 2018 to March 2019. The data was collected from 100 female patients who visited the OPD of the hospital during their diseases. All those female who were suffering from PCOS, included in this study. All cases of infertile women with PCOS from 18 to 45 years old were analyzed in this study. Results: The data were collected from 100 female patients. The results showed that patients who received metformin did not exert better outcomes in neither primary endpoint, including live birth. There were not significant differences in all adverse events. All the values were expressed in mean and standard deviation. Conclusion: It is concluded that long-term use of metformin to prevent remote complications of PCOS is uncertain and a significant amount of work is needed before a decision can be made on this front.

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