Does continuous use of metformin throughout pregnancy improve pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome?
AIM: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies in women of reproductive age. It is associated with hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance which is further aggravated during pregnancy. This mechanism has a pivotal role in the development of various complications during pregnancy. In the past few years, metformin, an insulin sensitizer, has been extensively evaluated for induction of ovulation. Its therapeutic use during pregnancy is, however, a recent strategy and is a debatable issue. At present, evidence is inadequate to support the long-term use of insulin-sensitizing agents during pregnancy. It is a challenge for both clinicians and researchers to provide good evidence of the safety of metformin for long-term use and during pregnancy. This study aimed to evaluate pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS who conceived while on metformin treatment, and continued the medication for a variable length of time during pregnancy. METHODS: This case-control
