Insulin Sensitizers for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Metaanalyses of Randomized Controlled Trials | Zendy

Mihaela Cosma | Zendy; Brian A. Swiglo | Zendy; David N. Flynn | Zendy; David M. Kurtz | Zendy; Matthew L. LaBella | Zendy; Rebecca J. Mullan | Zendy; Mohamed B. Elamin | Zendy; Patricia J. Erwin | Zendy; Víctor M. Montori | Zendy

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Insulin Sensitizers for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Metaanalyses of Randomized Controlled Trials

Author(s) -

Mihaela Cosma,

Brian A. Swiglo,

David N. Flynn,

David M. Kurtz,

Matthew L. LaBella,

Rebecca J. Mullan,

Mohamed B. Elamin,

Patricia J. Erwin,

Víctor M. Montori

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206

H-Index - 353

eISSN - 1945-7197

pISSN - 0021-972X

DOI - 10.1210/jc.2007-2429

Subject(s) - hirsutism , hyperandrogenism , hyperinsulinemia , context (archaeology) , metformin , medicine , insulin , randomized controlled trial , polycystic ovary , endocrinology , insulin resistance , biology , paleontology

Insulin sensitizers, including metformin and thiazolidinediones (TZDs), improve hyperinsulinemia and reproductive dysfunctions in some women with hyperandrogenism. The extent to which these agents improve hirsutism remains unclear.

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