Oral contraceptives and VTE risk in PCOS.The article discusses research done by S. T. Bird and colleagues on the risk of venous thromboembolism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, published in the "Canadian Medical Association Journal."...
combined oral contraceptivesandrogenshirsutismpolycystic ovary syndromeIntroduction: Nowadays, selection of COCs with maximum antiandrogenic effects is one the main issues in treatment of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the ...
摘要: The article describes studies which affirmed the ability of metformin with oral contraceptives lowered low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and tumor necrosis factor levels to prevent triglyceride increases and improve beta cell and endothelial function in some women with polycystic ovary syndrome....
To evaluate short-term leptin and ghrelin concentrations in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who use low-dose oral contraceptives containing drospirenone. Prospective study. Department of obstetrics and gynaecology in a university hospital. Twenty women with PCOS were enrolled in the study. ...
Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) are potent biological markers for the development of inflammatory and metabolic diseases which may include PCOS [6,7,8]. ...
Despite the complex pathophysiological mechanisms and multiple phenotypes of PCOS, combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are the first-line option for the treatment of all women with PCOS not seeking to become pregnant, and they exert many beneficial effects in these women [5,6]. However, some del...
Oral contraceptives and breast cancer The question of a possible association between prolonged early use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) and an increased risk of breast cancer remains un... Wiseman,R.A - 《Jnci Journal of the National Cancer Institute》 被引量: 71发表: 1986年 Oral cont...
In this chapter, we address the importance of lifestyle modification as the initial intervention in patients with PCOS. Furthermore, we discuss the efficacy of metformin compared to low-dose estrogen/progestin oral contraceptives in restoring menstrual cyclicity, reducing androgen excess, and protecting...
To assess the influence of oral contraceptives (OC) on the risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in young women, a 5-year case-control study including all ... O Lidegaard,B Edström,S Kreiner - 《Contraception》 被引量: 158发表: 1998年 Oral contraceptives, venous thrombosis, and varicose...
(i.e., weeks) to treat an acute episode of excessive uterine bleeding. The usual dose of one pill per day may be administered for years to manage chronic anovulatory bleeding associated withPCOSorhyperprolactinemia. Oral Contraceptives and Acute Excessive Uterine Bleeding Associated With Anemia. ...