Drug Therapy in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

November 2003 in “ Aap Grand Rounds ”

Susan R. Rose

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polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS hyperinsulinemic ovarian hyperandrogenism flutamide metformin insulin sensitivity androgen levels lipid levels ovulation rates fat mass abdominal fat mass lean body mass PCOS insulin sensitivity androgen levels lipid levels ovulation rates fat mass abdominal fat mass lean body mass

Studysummary This study found that a combination of low-dose flutamide and metformin therapy may reverse insulin resistance and reduce fat mass in nonobese adolescents with PCOS.

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