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Ovulation Rate after Metformin and Clomiphene vs Clomiphene Alone in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

G. Heathcote, C. Boothroyd, K. Forbes, A. Lee, M. Gregor, G. Luscombe

2020

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Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5%-15% of women of reproductive age and has a negative impact on their fertility. The primary outcome of this study is ovulation rate when stand...

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