"Randomized controlled trial evaluating response to metformin versus standard therapy in the treatment of adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome." by Holley Allen, MD

Selected Works of Laura Pinkston Koenigs MD

Article

Randomized controlled trial evaluating response to metformin versus standard therapy in the treatment of adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Holley Allen, MD, Baystate Health
Laura Koenigs, MD, Baystate Health
Nancy Miller, MD, Baystate Health
Edward Reiter, MD, Baystate Health

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

8-1-2005

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the hypothesis that metformin would improve signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescents as compared to oral contraceptive pills (OCP) and have a favorable effect on obesity. STUDY DESIGN: Thirty-five obese

Publication ISSN

0028-4793

Citation Information

J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2005 Aug;18(8):761-8.