NCT02744131.

Study name	OCP vs metformin for Improvement in clinical symptoms and metabolic markers in Indian PCOS women (OCP)
Methods	Randomised controlled trial
Participants	Inclusion criteria ‐ Women with PCOS diagnosed by Rotterdam criteria ‐ Age > 16 or menarche of at least 2 years up to age 40. ‐ Diagnosed by Rotterdam Anovulation Ferriman‐Gallwey score ≥ 8 or Total testosterone ≥ 40 ngm/dL ovarian volume ≥ 10 cc BMI > 23 ‐ Women not attempting pregnancy at present. Exclusion criteria ‐ Women with PCOS with BMI ≤ 23 ‐ Undergoing any treatment for acne hirsutism. Including Homeopathic, Ayurvedic ‐ Known diabetic or hypertension .
Interventions	Group a: OCP (Ethinyl Estradiol 20 mcg/ 2 mg Cyproterone acetate). Group b: MET 1500 g/day
Outcomes	Improvements in menstrual cycle Improvement in hirsutism Improvement in acne score Weight loss following treatment Reduction in total testosterones Reduction in serum fasting insulin Improvements in lipid profile
Starting date	04/2016
Contact information	Responsible party: Sujata Kar,Odisha, India
Notes	Recruiting