Effect of phlebotomy versus oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate on the clinical and biochemical parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Reduction of the body iron stores can improve hyperandrogenemia and insulin resistance. This study aimed to compare clinical and para-clinical responses to the treatment of phlebotomy using oral contraceptive pills (OCs) containing cyproterone acetate in women with PCOS. Methods...

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Main Authors: Samira Behboudi-Gandevani, Hayedeh Abtahi, Navid Saadat, Maryam Tohidi, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Ovarian Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13048-019-0554-9