Evaluation of the Clinical and Biochemical Effects of Medical Therapy in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Background: Oral contraceptive pills are commonly used in the treatment of PCOS; but, their influence on metabolic parameters is not well known. Metformin, a biguanide antihyperglycemic drug, has been shown to improve ovarian function and glucose metabolism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but results concerning its effects
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