Metformin administration restores allopregnanolone response to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation in overweight hyperinsulinemic patients with PCOS.

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Published in Gynecol Endocrinol on September 01, 2010

Authors

Alessandro D Genazzani1, Elisa Chierchia, Erika Rattighieri, Susanna Santagni, Elena Casarosa, Michele Luisi, Andrea R Genazzani

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. algen@unimo.it

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