Endocrine Abstracts

Background and aim: Oral contraceptives (OC) are the mainstay of long-term treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). OC use is associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism. The aim of the present study was to determine whether treatment with a low dose OC induce changes on coagulation and fibrinolysis in women with PCOS.Materials and methods: Sixteen lean, normal-glucose tolerant patients with PCOS (mean age, 22.4±2.4 ye...