Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence

    June 2004 in “ Reviews in gynaecological practice ”
    Roy Homburg
    Studysummary This review reports that treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents with anti-androgens and weight loss is beneficial, and suggests that metformin may be useful for symptom management and prevention.
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