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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Main Authors: Yousefi N., Monshi B., Sedighi N., Soltanzadeh A., Kahnouji H., Alaleh A.
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2008-03-01
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