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Metabolic Effects of Multiple Therapies in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Women

ClinicalTrials.gov · COMPLETED, 2009

75 participants

Abstract

The purpose of this study to assess early markers of cardiovascular disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome in use of oral contraceptive containing ethynilestradiol and chlormadinone acetate alone or associated with Spironolactone.

Conditions: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Primary outcome: To compare the effect of an oral contraceptive alone or associated with an anti-androgenic drug (spironolactone) or associated with metformin on echografic cardiovascular risk markers..

Enrollment: 75 participants.

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Evidence Hub reads this as a clinical trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 75 participants or records.

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