Using Clinical Trials Results to Determine the Management of PCOS

Name: Using Clinical Trials Results to Determine the Management of PCOS
Uploaded: 2018-05-09T00:00:00+00:00
Description: Heather Gibson Huddleston, MD, reviews data from several trials related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Heather Gibson Huddleston, MD, reviews data from several trials related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Huddleston discusses impaired glucose intolerance and diabetes and the importance of doing a glucose-tolerance test. She considers the correlation between metabolic syndrome and elevated BMI and takes a look at the diabetes-prevention trial and depression in patients with PCOS. Dr. Huddleston also discusses the impact of exercise, diet and lifestyle changes on patients and gives recommendations for the management of PCOS.

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May 9, 2018

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