Obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome and thyroid dysfunction in women with epilepsy

Obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome and thyroid dysfunction in women with epilepsy

Introduction: Women with epilepsy (WWE) have an increased risk for several endocrine disorders. Obesity and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are common side-effects of anticonvulsant drugs. Aim: To study the prevalence of Obesity, PCOS, Thyroid dysfunction in WWE on monotherapy with Carbamazepine...

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Main Authors: Mythili Ayyagari, Sita Ramu Chitela, Venkateswarlu Kolachana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Subjects:
Body mass index
polycystic ovarian syndrome
phenytoin
sodium valproate
carbamazepine
thyroid stimulating hormone
women with epilepsy
Online Access:http://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=2012;volume=15;issue=2;spage=101;epage=105;aulast=Ayyagari

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