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A randomized, controlled trial comparing the metformin, oral contraceptive pills and their combination in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome

KV. S Hari Kumar, Yogesh Kumar, Narendra Kotwal, Yashpal Singh, Vimal Upreti, Shrikant Somani

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care · 2018 · 18 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

PCOS is managed with either metformin or OCP in many patients. The combination improves the hyperandrogenism, body composition, and reduces the inflammatory markers.

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