Endocrine and Reproductive Effects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    December 2014 in “ Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America ”
    Laura C. Ecklund, Rebecca Usadi
    Studysummary This study suggests that weight loss can improve fertility outcomes in overweight and obese women with PCOS, and letrozole should be considered the new first-line treatment over clomiphene citrate for anovulatory infertility in this population.
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