Which therapy is best for PCOS-related hirsutism?
An Aussie review suggests the pill is 'superior' to metformin for menstrual regulation and hirsutism
The oral contraceptive pill is more effective than metformin monotherapy for treating hirsutism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are overweight, according to an Australian review.
However, the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) or metformin alone are less effective than combining the two treatments for improving hirsutism, says lead author Dr Michael Costello of the University of NSW and Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney.
