PCOS

Metformin for PCOS: Should women take metformin? Not automatically. Metformin benefits some people, particularly those with insulin resistance or those who are overweight, but it is not a treatment for everyone. A doctor makes the decision after looking at your symptoms, test results, and goals. A word about names quickly. In May 2026, experts changed the name of polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. The NHS is now using the new name.