Long-Term Effect of Metformin on Metabolic Parameters in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Insulin resistance is a central feature of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and may increase cardiovascular risk. Due to insulin resistance, the metabolic syndrome is more prevalent in PCOS women compared to normal women. Metformin improves the metabolic profile in PCOS in short-term studies. In...

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Main Authors: Cheang, Kai I., Huszar, Jessica M., Best, Al M., Sharma, Susmeeta, Essah, Paulina A., Nestler, John E.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2009
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907923/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20368201
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1479164109336050
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