Metformin in the treatment of infertility in polycystic ovarian syndrome: an alternative perspective

Fertil Steril. 2008 Jul;90(1):14-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.04.073. Epub 2008 Jun 11.

Abstract

This editorial discusses the recent European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology/American Society for Reproductive Medicine recommendations on the treatment of infertility in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Evidence is provided for the use of metformin in selected patients.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Clomiphene / therapeutic use
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Fertility Agents, Female / administration & dosage
  • Fertility Agents, Female / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / drug therapy*
  • Infertility, Female / etiology
  • Infertility, Female / physiopathology
  • Live Birth
  • Metformin / administration & dosage
  • Metformin / therapeutic use*
  • Ovulation / drug effects*
  • Ovulation Induction / methods*
  • Patient Selection
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Rate
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Fertility Agents, Female
  • Clomiphene
  • Metformin