Journal article
The effectiveness and safety of treatments used for polycystic ovarian syndrome management in adolescents: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol
Abstract
BackgroundPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine disease that is seen among adolescent women. Currently, there is limited evidence to support treatment options leading to considerable variation in practice among healthcare specialists. The objective of this study is to review and synthesize all the available evidence on treatment options for PCOS among adolescent women.Methods/designWe will conduct a systematic …
Authors
Al Khalifah RA; Flórez ID; Dennis B; Neupane B; Thabane L; Bassilious E
Journal
Systematic Reviews, Vol. 4, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2015
DOI
10.1186/s13643-015-0105-4
ISSN
2046-4053
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAndrogen AntagonistsContraceptives, OralDietDrug Therapy, CombinationExerciseFemaleFlutamideHumansHypoglycemic AgentsLife StyleMetforminMineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsPioglitazonePolycystic Ovary SyndromeResearch DesignSpironolactoneSystematic Reviews as TopicThiazolidinedionesYoung AdultMeta-Analysis as Topic