Interventional Studies for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Children and Adolescents

    January 2010 in “ Pediatric Health ”
    Patricia Vuguin
    Studysummary This review discusses treatment strategies for PCOS, focusing on using insulin-sensitizing medications alongside weight reduction and exercise to improve hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism, and reports no new results.
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