Metformin Therapy Decreases Hyperandrogenism and Ovarian Volume in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Background: It is well known that there is a close relationship between elevated androgen plasma levels and the ultrasound findings of stromal hypertrophy in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The objective of this study was to investigate the effects metformin on the hyperandrogenism and ovarian vol...

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Main Authors: Marzieh Farimani Sanoee, Nosrat Neghab, Soghra Rabiee, Iraj Amir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2011-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ijms.sums.ac.ir/files/PDFfiles/04-Dr_%20Farimani.pdf