What are the recommended treatments and screening measures for women with PCOS according to the Oxford Handbook of Diabetes Nursing?

The Oxford Handbook of Diabetes Nursing recommends weight optimization through diet and physical activity for women with PCOS, with metformin as the usual pharmacological treatment. All women with PCOS should be supported with lifestyle optimization and screened regularly for type 2 diabetes.

For polycystic ovary syndrome, which is associated with insulin resistance and hyperinsulinaemia and thereby raises the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, management focuses on weight optimization through diet and physical activity. Pharmacological treatment commonly involves metformin. In addition to this treatment approach, the handbook advises that any woman with PCOS should receive ongoing support with lifestyle optimization and be screened regularly for type 2 diabetes.