The role of continuing metformin therapy during pregnancy in the reduction of gestational diabetes and improving pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

The role of continuing metformin therapy during pregnancy in the reduction of gestational diabetes and improving pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Objectives: To evaluate the value of continuing metformin therapy in women with PCOS throughout pregnancy and its role in reducing the development of gestational diabetes and improving pregnancy outcome by reducing spontaneous miscarriage rate. Study design: Non randomized, controlled clinical trial...

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Main Authors: Azza A. Abd El Hameed, Hala E. Shreif, Hala E. Mowafy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2011-09-01
Series:Middle East Fertility Society Journal
Subjects:
PCOS
Metformin therapy
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Pregnancy outcome
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110569011000392

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