Comparison of metformin with inositol versus metformin alone in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Kelly FA, et al.
Published in Endocrine
Key Findings
In this meta-analysis of RCTs, combination therapy was associated with cycle regularization and reduction in hirsutism and LH/FSH ratio compared to metformin monotherapy. Further studies are needed to clarify the true benefits of the use of inositol in PCOS treatment.
Conclusions
In this meta-analysis of RCTs, combination therapy was associated with cycle regularization and reduction in hirsutism and LH/FSH ratio compared to metformin monotherapy. Further studies are needed to clarify the true benefits of the use of inositol in PCOS treatment.
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In this meta-analysis of RCTs, combination therapy was associated with cycle regularization and reduction in hirsutism and LH/FSH ratio compared to metformin monotherapy. Further studies are needed to clarify the true benefits of the use of inositol in PCOS treatment.
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