THE RESUMPTION OF MENSES TROUGH REDUCTION OF WEIGHT AND TREATMENT WITH METFORMIN TO A YOUNG GIRL WITH THE POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Journal Title: Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases - Year 2011, Vol 18, Issue 4
Abstract
Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the effect of reducing body weight by optimization of lifestyle and the utility of metformin association to a young obese woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Material and Method: A young obese woman diagnosed with PCOS (with amenorrhea at the time of the first visits) received a caloric restrictive diet for three months. After this period, metformin was associated. Results: After 3 months, just by optimization of lifestyle, weight loss was 4 kg, but amenorrhea remained. It was considered useful the association of 3x500mg/day of metformin. After another 3 months, in addition to decrease weight by up to 6 kg, the patient has regained menstruation, but the appearance of the ovaries has remained unchanged. Conclusions: The first therapeutic intervention to obese women with PCOS is lifestyle optimization. Association of metformin can bring additional benefits.
Authors and Affiliations
Ana Raluca Memu, Mihaela Mîţoaica, Ioana Zosin, Gabriela Negrişanu
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