Dexamethasone reduces androgen levels in metformin-treated patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with metformin and lifestyle advice were studied. Additional treatment with dexamethasone, but not with bromocriptine, further reduced circulating androgen levels.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Fertility and sterility 2004-02, Vol.81 (2), p.459-462
Hauptverfasser:	Vanky, Eszter, Kjøtrød, Sigrun B, Maesel, Alf, Bjerve, Kristian S, Carlsen, Sven M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Androgens - blood Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal - therapeutic use Biological and medical sciences Blood Glucose - metabolism Bromocriptine - therapeutic use Dexamethasone - therapeutic use Double-Blind Method Drug Therapy, Combination Female Female genital diseases Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Hypoglycemic Agents - therapeutic use Life Style Medical sciences Metformin - therapeutic use Non tumoral diseases Placebos Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - drug therapy Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin - metabolism Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:	Women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with metformin and lifestyle advice were studied. Additional treatment with dexamethasone, but not with bromocriptine, further reduced circulating androgen levels.
ISSN:	0015-0282 1556-5653
DOI:	10.1016/j.fertnstert.2003.06.022