Ovarian structural disturbances in epilectic patients treated with Sodium valproate
Background: Recent studies have raised the issue of an increased incidence of polycystic ovaries (PCO) and menstrual disturbances in women with epilepsy treated with valproate (VPA). It seems that antiepileptic drugs, especially valproate, may have a functional role in altering the endocrine system...
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2008-03-01
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Series: | Tehran University Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/5265.pdf&manuscript_id=5265 |