Abstract:BackgroundMetformin is frequently prescribed for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). There is a well-established causal relationship between metformin use in type 2 diabetes and vitamin B12 deficiency; such a relationship is seldom studied in PCOS. We conducted this study to compare vitamin B12 levels among newly diagnosed and metformin-treated patients with PCOS.
MethodologyThis cross-sectional comparative study was conducted from July 2021 to June 2022, among patients with PCOS attending a specialized endocrin… Show more
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