Oral contraceptives lower dysglycemia risk in PCOS
The use of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) reduces the risk of dysglycemia regardless of their body mass index, a recent study has suggested. The findings, published in the journal Diabetes Care, support "the recommendation that women with PCOS should be screened for type 2 diabetes irrespective of bodyweight category.Irregular...
The use of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) reduces the risk of dysglycemia regardless of their body mass index, a recent study has suggested. The findings, published in the journal Diabetes Care, support "the recommendation that women with PCOS should be screened for type 2 diabetes irrespective of bodyweight category.
Irregular menstrual cycles are related to increased cardiovascular mortality. PCOS is a hormonal disorder characterized by irregular menses and androgen excess. Androgens are known to increase metabolic risk in PCOS women. COCPs are used in PCOS both to reduce the biologically active androgen fraction and for cycle regulation.
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Oral Contraceptives Tied To Lower Risk Of Dysglycemia In Women With PCOS: Study
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