Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    August 2019 in “ Journal of Ovarian Research ”
    Samira Behboudi-Gandevani, Hayedeh Abtahi, Navid Saadat … Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani
    Studysummary This study reported that both phlebotomy and oral contraceptive pills with cyproterone acetate effectively improved insulin resistance and androgenic profiles in women with PCOS, but OCs had more impact on regularizing menstrual cycles.
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    1. Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Clinical epidemiology · 2013
    2. The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Community Sample of Iranian Population: Iranian PCOS Prevalence Study Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology · 2011
    3. Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Fertility and Sterility · 2004

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