Cognitive function in metformin exposed children, born to mothers with PCOS – follow-up of an RCT

Background Metformin is widely used in pregnancy to treat gestational diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Association between PCOS and developmental delay in offspring, and larger head circumference of metformin-exposed newborns has been reported. The objective of this study was to explore whether metformin exposure in utero had any effect on offspring cognitive function. Method The current study is a follow-up of two...