Metformin as a new therapy for endometriosis, its effects on both clinical picture and cytokines profile

Background: Metformin has both anti-inflammatory properties and a modulatory effect on ovarian steroid production. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have yet examined the effects of metformin therapy on patients with endometriosis. Objective: To determine the effects of metformin therapy on t...

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Main Authors: Ashraf Ahmed Foda, Ibrahim Ahmad Abdel Aal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2012-12-01
Series:Middle East Fertility Society Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110569012000957