Is Metformin beneficial in PCOS?
Insulin resistance is a common feature of PCOS- when more insulin is needed to keep sugars at a normal range. There are not really any great tests for insulin resistance which are widely available, but a 2hr glucose tolerance test can give you an idea. The medication Metformin can help with insulin sensitizing by decreasing […]
The Texas Medical Association selects Dr. Luke Machen to participate in their annual leadership college
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership college was established in 2010 in order to foster strong physician leadership in Texas. Each year, a small group of individuals are selected to participate based on their commitment to leadership development, and their desire to contribute both to medicine and their community. Dr. Luke Machen was recently selected […]
PCOS is more than an ovulation disorder
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of anovulation and infertility, affecting up to 10% of reproductive age women. It is a multifactorial disease, and not every PCOS patient looks the same. It is often defined by the Rotterdam criteria which includes polycystic ovaries, irregular menses, and/or clinical or laboratory evidence […]
