Journal article
The effects of metformin on metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors in nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: There are conflicting data regarding the effects of metformin in lean women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Thus, our aim was to evaluate the effects of 6 months of metformin therapy on various metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors in lean women with PCOS.
DESIGN: This was a prospective clinical study performed in a University hospital.
Authors
Sahin Y; Unluhizarci K; Yilmazsoy A; Yikilmaz A; Aygen E; Kelestimur F
Journal
Clinical Endocrinology, Vol. 67, No. 6, pp. 904–908
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
12 2007
DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2265.2007.02985.x
ISSN
0300-0664