Endocrine Abstracts

The female reproductive system provides several functions. These include ovulation, pregnancy and childbirth. The incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing rapidly worldwide and it is associated with reproductive complications. Metformin is an oral hypoglycaemic drug used in the management of DM. The present study determined the effect of metformin on some reproductive function in alloxan-induced diabetic female Sprague-Dawley rats.<p class="abst...

The female reproductive system provides several functions. These include ovulation, pregnancy and childbirth. The incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing rapidly worldwide and it is associated with reproductive complications. Metformin is an oral hypoglycaemic drug used in the management of DM. The present study determined the effect of metformin on some reproductive function in alloxan-induced diabetic female Sprague-Dawley rats.<p class="abst...