Metformin, oral contraceptives or both to manage oligo-amenorrhea in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome? A clinical review. (May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Palomba, Stefano; Materazzo, Caterina; Falbo, Angela; Orio, Francesco; La Sala, Giovanni Battista; Sultan, Charles
• Is Part Of: Gynecological endocrinology. Volume 30:Number 5(2014:May)
• Page Start: 335
• Page End: 340
• Publication Date: 2014-05
• Subjects: Endocrine gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.1
• DOI: 10.3109/09513590.2013.876001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0951-3590

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>The management of oligo-amenorrhea in adolescent patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents an important and difficult challenge. Metformin and/or oral contraceptives (OCs) are different strategies widely proposed in these patients. The objective of the current review was to provide an overview on the use of metformin and/or OCs for the management of oligo-amenorrhea in adolescents with PCOS underlining their potential risks and benefits in order to help the clinician to choose the best patients' tailored treatment.</p> </abstract>