Frontiers in endocrinology

Comparing effects of GLP-1 receptor drugs, metformin, and inositol on body measurements and metabolism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

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Abstract

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic risks.

  • Lifestyle intervention is considered the first-line therapy for managing PCOS.
  • Drug therapies may be necessary for effective treatment.
  • Common medications include metformin, myoinositol, and GLP-1 receptor agonists.
  • The comparative metabolic efficacy of these treatments is not well established.

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