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Effectiveness of metformin to pregnant women with PCOS to reduce spontaneous abortion and gestational diabetes mellitus: a protocol for an overview of reviews

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a globally prevalent endocrinological disorder and has been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes, including a higher rate of gestational diabetes and miscarriage. Metformin is among the drugs investigated to improve the prognosis of pregnant women with PCOS. OBJECTIVE: To conduct an overview of systematic reviews examining the effects of metformin versus placebo or no intervention throughout …

Authors

Nassif DS; Januário BL; Sousa BA; Thabane L; Abbade JF

Journal

BMJ Open, Vol. 14, No. 3,

Publisher

BMJ

Publication Date

March 2024

DOI

10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078217

ISSN

2044-6055