Metformin and/or Clomiphene Do Not Adversely Affect Liver or Renal Function in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Author(s) -
Mira Aubuchon,
Allen R. Kunselman,
William D. Schlaff,
Michael P. Diamond,
Christos Coutifaris,
Sandra Ann Carson,
Michael P. Steinkampf,
Bruce R. Carr,
Peter G. McGovern,
Nicholas A. Cataldo,
Gabriella G. Gosman,
John E. Nestler,
Evan R. Myers,
Richard S. Legro
Publication year - 2011
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.2011-1093
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , metformin , medicine , renal function , creatinine , liver function , blood urea nitrogen , endocrinology , aspartate transaminase , liver function tests , nonalcoholic fatty liver disease , alanine transaminase , gastroenterology , insulin resistance , urology , insulin , fatty liver , disease , biology , alkaline phosphatase , enzyme , biochemistry
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is common to insulin-resistant states such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Metformin (MET) is often used to treat PCOS but information is limited as to its effects on liver function.
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