Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Overview and Treatment

    November 2010 in “ Journal of Pharmacy Practice ”
    Kristin Nadine Whitaker
    Studysummary This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting treatment approaches for managing insulin resistance, hyperandrogenism, and fertility issues, but reports no new clinical results.
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    1. Increased Androgen Bioavailability Is Associated With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Human Reproduction · 2009
    2. Metformin: An Old Medication of New Fashion: Evolving New Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome European journal of endocrinology · 2009
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