A Comparative Study of Different Treatment Modalities of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women of Reproductive Age Group at Tertiary Care Centre
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Studysummary This study found that combining letrozole with metformin was more effective at inducing pregnancy in women with PCOS compared to letrozole alone, while OCP and metformin significantly improved menstrual regularity and reduced hyperandrogenic symptoms.
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The study compared different treatments for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in 290 women over one year. Results showed that combining letrozole with metformin led to a significantly higher pregnancy rate (23 women) compared to letrozole alone (9 women). Metformin combined with lifestyle modification resulted in better weight reduction than lifestyle changes alone or combined with oral contraceptive pills (OCP). OCP and OCP with metformin significantly reduced hirsutism and acne. Menstrual regularity was best achieved with the combination of OCP and metformin. Overall, the combination of letrozole and metformin was superior for inducing pregnancy compared to letrozole alone.
