• DOI:10.1080/09513590802288259
Corpus ID: 36426338

Polycystic ovary syndrome in women using valproate: A review

@article{Bilo2008PolycysticOS,
  title={Polycystic ovary syndrome in women using valproate: A review},
  author={L. Bilo and R. Meo},
  journal={Gynecological Endocrinology},
  year={2008},
  volume={24},
  pages={562 - 570}
}

L. Bilo, R. Meo

Published 2008

Medicine

Gynecological Endocrinology

Valproate (VPA) is a highly effective drug successfully employed in several neuropsychiatric diseases. In the last 15 years, an increased prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) associated with VPA use has been reported in both women with epilepsy and women with bipolar disorders. However, data on this subject are contrasting and it is possible that different factors might play a role in the development of PCOS in these patients. The risk of developing PCOS during VPA treatment seems to… CONTINUE READING

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