Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: A pilot observational study was carried out in a university teaching hospital setting to determine whether the clinical and biochemical features of PCOS are ameliorated by a new COCP, Yasmin, which contains a new progestogen, drosperinone. Treatment with Yasmin was given for 6 months to 17 patients. RESULTS: Thirteen patients (76%) completed 6 months of therapy. Good cycle control was achieved in all patients. Percentage body fat increased, with no overall change in body mass index. Fasting insulin and triglyceride concentrations rose significantly. Serum total testosterone concentrations fell with a concomitant rise in sex hormone binding globulin levels. Hirsutism scores did not change significantly in the 12 women who were clinically hirsute. There was, however, a significant improvement in the acne scores. Four of the 17 patients dropped out of the trial between Cycles 3 and 5 due to side effects. CONCLUSIONS:
Yasmin provides good cycle control for women with PCOS, with an improvement in acne over 6 months but not in other symptoms of the syndrome.
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Authors | Manisha Palep-Singh, Karen Mook, Julian Barth, Adam Balen |
Journal | The journal of family planning and reproductive health care
(J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care)
Vol. 30
Issue 3
Pg. 163-5
(Jul 2004)
ISSN: 1471-1893 [Print] England |
PMID | 15222920
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Androstenes
- Contraceptive Agents
- Drug Combinations
- Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists
- drospirenone
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Topics |
- Administration, Oral
- Adult
- Androstenes
(adverse effects, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Contraceptive Agents
(adverse effects, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Drug Combinations
- Female
- Hospitals, Teaching
- Humans
- Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists
(adverse effects, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Observation
- Pilot Projects
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
(drug therapy, physiopathology)
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