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ea0020p641 | Reproduction | ECE2009

Is there a need for withdrawal test with oral micronized natural progesterone in the evaluation of women with polycystic ovary syndrome?

Livadas Sarantis , Boutzios Georgios , Economou Frangiskos , Alexandraki Krystallenia , Xyrafis Xenofon , Zerva Aristea , Karachalios Athanasios , Diamanti-Kandarakis Evanthia

Objective: To investigate the effects of oral natural micronized progesterone on hormonal and metabolic parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to answer the clinical question if induction of withdrawal bleeding is a necessity for the comparison of hormonal and metabolic data in PCOS subjects.Design: Prospective clinical study.Setting: Academic medical centre.Population: Twenty eight ...

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ea0020p658 | Reproduction | ECE2009

Does the point of time of menstrual irregularities appearance influence clinical, metabolic, hormonal profile and ultrasound findings in PCOS women?

Economou Frangiskos , Livadas Sarantis , Christou Maria , Christakou Charikleia , Palymeri Elvina , Palioura Eleni , Tantalaki Evangelia , Diamanti-Kandarakis Evanthia

Background: PCOS is characterized from chronic anovulation, clinically expressed as menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. A growing body of data indicates that PCOS is a life existing disease starting before puberty and lasting post menopause, as hormonal and metabolic changes exist through the life span of the patient. Since the presence of menstrual irregularities constitutes a prerequisite for the diagnosis of PCOS, we wonder if th...

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Is there a need for withdrawal test with oral micronized natural progesterone in the evaluation of women with polycystic ovary syndrome?

Does the point of time of menstrual irregularities appearance influence clinical, metabolic, hormonal profile and ultrasound findings in PCOS women?

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