Every doctor must maintain a strong knowledge of the fundamentals. A doctor's career will benefit from having a firm grasp of the principles of medicine. Simply comprehending the diagnosis merely constitutes half knowledge, and half knowledge might be extremely dangerous! In order for every doctor on Medflix to build their foundations and subsequently enhance their practices, we are bringing you the fundamentals of medicine, where we go over both the concepts taught in medical school and how they apply in modern practice.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine pathology in females of reproductive age worldwide. Insulin resistance has been associated highly with PCOS. The complications of PCOS may vary from seeking fertility, regulation of menstrual disturbances, relief from hyperandrogenic symptoms, (acne, hirsutism, or androgenic alopecia) or heightened risk of developing obesity, metabolic disorder, impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), type-2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease. It is recommended to start metformin in PCOS patients with T2DM or IGT who fail lifestyle modifications. On this & more, renowned Endocrinologist & former president of the Endocrine Society of India, Dr. Rakesh Sahay joins us LIVE in this pivotal discussion on Medflix!

Past President, Endocrine Society of India | Professor & HOD, Dept. of Endocrinology | Osmania Medical College & Hospital, Hyderabad.