Women with a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) suffer from hormonal irregularities that can cause ovulation problems, excess hair, acne and reduced response to insulin that makes them prone to diabetes. Now, researchers have found that a drug used to treat diabetes seems to help. Treatment with Avandia improved ovulation and insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS and insulin resistance, according to findings presented at the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society in New Orleans. However, researchers say, further studies are needed to clarify whether Avandia is useful for PCOS patients without insulin resistance.
