Abstract
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with metformin and lifestyle advice were studied. Additional treatment with dexamethasone, but not with bromocriptine, further reduced circulating androgen levels.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Comparative Study
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Letter
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Androgens / blood*
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Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / therapeutic use*
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Blood Glucose / metabolism
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Bromocriptine / therapeutic use
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Dexamethasone / therapeutic use*
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Double-Blind Method
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Female
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Humans
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Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Life Style
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Metformin / therapeutic use*
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Placebos
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / drug therapy*
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Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin / metabolism
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Time Factors
Substances
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Androgens
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Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
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Blood Glucose
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Placebos
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Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
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Bromocriptine
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Dexamethasone
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Metformin