Pharmacologic Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    January 2003 in “ Seminars in reproductive medicine ”
    David A. Ehrmann, Daniel F. Rychlik
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    TLDR The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
    The document from 2003 reviewed the pharmacologic treatment options for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), focusing on the management of symptoms such as excessive hair growth, acne, menstrual irregularities, and infertility, as well as addressing metabolic issues like insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. It detailed the pathophysiology behind the cutaneous symptoms associated with androgen excess and rationalized the use of various drugs to treat these conditions. The review also covered treatment strategies for reproductive issues and discussed the management of PCOS's metabolic manifestations.
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