| Literature DB >> 24592098 |
Melia Karaköse1, Erman Cakal1, Kubilay Ertan2, Tuncay Delibaşı1.
Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. It is characterized by menstrual disorders, hyperandrogenism (clinical and/or biochemical) and ultrasonographic features. It is well known that PCOS has unfavourable effects on carbohydrate metabolism, the parameters of cardiovascular disease and lipid profile. Mode of treatment is mainly guided by the main complaint of the patient. A lot of medicines have been used for many years to treat these women. For that reason the recognition the effects of these drugs on the metabolic risk profile is important. The aim of this review was to evaluate the effects of these drugs on metabolic parameters in women with PCOS.Entities:
Keywords: Polycystic ovary syndrome; drug effects; metabolic parameter; treatment
Year: 2013 PMID: 24592098 PMCID: PMC3928416 DOI: 10.5152/jtgga.2013.57701
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc ISSN: 1309-0380