Effects of drospirenone-ethinylestradiol and/or metformin on CD4(+)CD28(null) T lymphocytes frequency in women with hyperinsulinemia having polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

Francesca Moro, Andrea Morciano, Anna Tropea, Francesca Sagnella, Giovanna Liuzzo, Elisa Scarinci, Andrea Ciardulli, Daniela Martinez, Alessandra Familiari, Giovanna Liuzzo, Alessandra Tritarelli, Nicola Cosentino, Giampaolo Niccoli, Filippo Crea, Antonio Lanzone, Rosanna Apa

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Abstract

To evaluate the long-term effects of drospirenone (DRSP)/ethinylestradiol (EE) alone, metformin alone, and DRSP/EE-metformin on CD4(+)CD28(null) T lymphocytes frequency, a cardiovascular risk marker, in patients with hyperinsulinemic polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1508-1517
Number of pages10
JournalReproductive Sciences
Volume20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • CD4+CD28null T-lymphocytes
  • drospirenone
  • ethinylestradiol
  • metformin
  • polycystic ovary syndrome

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