Use of Metformin in treating PCOS
 

http://www.endocrineonline.org/pdf%20box/pcos%2Bmet.pdf

For dealing with the insulin resistance and high testosterone.

"Ramping up" guidelines to achieve 1700 mg from article. (I happen to take 2000 mg)

Daily dose – slow route to avoid side effects

• week 1 250 mg once week 4 500 mg twice
• week 2 250 mg twice week 5 850 mg + 500 mg
• week 3 500 mg + 250 mg week 6 850 mg twice

Daily dose – fast route if stomach can take it

• week 1 500 mg twice week 3 850 mg twice

HTH!
A.