Polycystic ovary syndrome
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An Evaluation of Letrozole and Clomiphene Citrate Efficacy as Ovulation Induction Medication in Females with Polycystic Ovarian Condition
Abstract: Polycystic ovarian condition is the most common endocrinopathy in anovulatory infertile females. As a long-established conventional treatment for ovulation induction, clomifene citrate (also known as clomiphene) is still recommended to PCOS patients as their first line of treatment. Indian PCOS women are more prone to have high levels of clomiphene resistance due to the high frequency of insulin resistance . While letrozole has a high potential for ovulation induction, it …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Current Update from Literature
Abstract: PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is an endocrine condition that affects women of reproductive age and can have catastrophic consequences. Menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, evidence of hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance are all indicators of PCOS. PCOS individuals are more likely to suffer reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular problems. The pathogenesis of PCOS is complicated by a number of factors, including genetics, environmental factors, hormonal imbalances, obesity, ovarian dysfunction, and hypothalamus pituitary malformations. Despite …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–21 Read article