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Studies are ongoing to evaluate the effect of short-term low-calorie diets on weight loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Researchers are continuing to explore the role of obesity in the pathogenesis of PCOS.

Research is ongoing in hopes of gaining a better understanding of the relationship between insulin resistance syndrome and PCOS.

The efficacy of recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (rFSH) for ovulation induction in anovulatory women with PCOS is being investigated.

Recent research has shown that sibutramine, an orally administered drug used for the treatment of obesity, exhibited a positive effect on both clinical as well as metabolic parameters in obese women with PCOS.

Studies are ongoing to evaluate the effect of metformin on ovarian stimulation and in vitro fertilization in insulin-resistant women with PCOS.

Researchers are continuing to study the impact of insulin-resistance and obesity on cardiovascular risk factors women with PCOS.

Newer, less invasive surgical techniques have been developed and are being evaluated for the treatment of anovulatory infertility in women with PCOS. These surgical techniques include:

• Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopic ovarian drilling using bipolar electrosurgery
• Minilaparotomy ovarian wedge resection

Low-dose combination therapy consisting of flutamine, metformin, and an oral contraceptive are being evaluated for non-obese young women with PCOS.

Increased awareness and education about the symptoms of PCOS in adolescents can lead to earlier diagnosis and can also potentially reduce the risk of long-term complications such as cardiovascular disease.

Information regarding ongoing clinical studies in your area can be obtained at the Clinical Trials Listing Service at: http://www.centerwatch.com.

You can learn more about PCOS and share your story with others at: http://www.soulcysters.com.