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Ovulation induction in polycystic ovary syndrome
Tom Tanbo1,2, Jan Mellembakken1, Sverre Bjercke1
1Department of Reproductive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
|June 12, 2018
Summary
This review outlines PCOS treatment strategies for anovulatory women. Weight loss and inositol are recommended first-line options, followed by medications like letrozole or clomiphene citrate/metformin for improved ovulation and live birth rates.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by ovulatory dysfunction.
- Anovulatory infertility affects a significant proportion of women with PCOS, necessitating effective treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a rational, evidence-based treatment order for anovulatory infertility in women with PCOS.
- To consolidate current treatment options and guide clinical decision-making.
Main Methods:
- This study is a narrative review of existing literature on PCOS and anovulatory infertility treatments.
- Key treatment modalities, efficacy, and safety profiles were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Weight reduction is crucial for obese/overweight women with PCOS.
- Inositol, insulin sensitizers, selective estrogen receptor modulators, and aromatase inhibitors are first-line options.
- Letrozole and the combination of clomiphene citrate and metformin demonstrate high ovulation and live birth rates.
Conclusions:
- A stepwise approach to treatment is recommended, prioritizing lifestyle modifications and oral agents.
- Ovarian electrocautery and gonadotropin stimulation are second-line options.
- In vitro fertilization should be reserved as a last resort due to the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in PCOS patients.
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