Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – Related resources
26.02.2016 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 07.06.2007
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Cochrane reviews
- Metformin treatment before and during assisted reproductive techniques (IVF or ICSI) seems not to be effective in increasing live birth rate in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome, however it may reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome .
- There may be a non-significant trend towards better pregnancy rates with the addition of a GnRH analogue to gonadotrophin stimulation in patients with PCOS, but further studies are needed .
Other evidence summaries
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Metformin may reduce the development of gestational diabetes in pregnant women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and seems not to have adverse effects on the baby .
- Finasteride appears to reduce hirsutism .
Literature
- Nestler JE. Metformin for the treatment of the polycystic ovary syndrome. N Engl J Med 2008 Jan 3;358(1):47-54.
- Glueck CJ, Papanna R, Wang P, Goldenberg N, Sieve-Smith L. Incidence and treatment of metabolic syndrome in newly referred women with confirmed polycystic ovarian syndrome. Metabolism 2003 Jul;52(7):908-15.