Thiazolidinediones and Fertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most frequent cause of female infertility. The treatment of PCOS patients with insulin sensitizers, such as metformin or thiazolidinediones, increases the ovulation rate and the number of successful pregnancies. The positive action of the insulin-sensitizing t...

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Main Authors: Pascal Froment, Philippe Touraine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2006-01-01
Series:PPAR Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/PPAR/2006/73986