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Role of metformin in correcting hyperinsulinemia, menstrual irregularity  and 
anovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome.

J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad.  2005  Oct-Dec;17(4):54-6

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abst
ract&list_uids=16599037&query_hl=1&itool=pubmed_docsum

This  was a small study of 50 women.  After six months of Metformin therapy,  
menstrual regularity was achieved in 86% women.  Out of these women, 50%  
were ovulating at six months.  The median fasting serum insulin level  decreased. 
 There was no significant weight reduction.