Combined oral contraceptive pill compared with no medical treatment in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

As part of the update of the International Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a systematic review was performed to inform evidence-based recommendations.

Design

Systematic review. Only randomised controlled trial were included.

Patients

Women with PCOS; the use of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) was compared with no medical treatment.

Measurements

Outcomes were designed in collaboration with clinical experts, researchers, and consumers. Critical outcomes included hirsutism, irregular cycles, quality of life, body mass index (BMI), and weight.

Results

1660 publications were identified, but only four studies were included. No studies could be combined for meta-analysis. COCP t

SUBMITTER: Forslund M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10952804 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature