Effects of combined oral contraceptives on the clinical and biochemical parameters of hyperandrogenism in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mina Amiri Ali Kabir Fatemeh Nahidi Maryam Shekofteh Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani

Published in: The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception (2018)

This study shows that, in patients with PCOS, COCs can effectively improve biochemical and clinical parameters of HA. All COCs studies have similar effects on the hormonal profiles of these patients, and products containing CPA may be an effective treatment in hirsute patients with PCOS.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
polycystic ovary syndrome
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
adipose tissue