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metformin and Androgenization

metformin has been researched along with Androgenization in 1 studies

Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Metformin improved the glucose rate and the homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index and caused partial reversion of ovaries and uterine morphology in female rats androgenized with testosterone."3.77Effects of metformin on the reproductive system of androgenized female rats. ( Baracat, EC; de Jesus Simões, M; Maganhin, CC; Mahamed, RR; Simões, RS; Soares, JM, 2011)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Mahamed, RR1
Maganhin, CC1
Simões, RS1
de Jesus Simões, M1
Baracat, EC1
Soares, JM1

Other Studies

1 other study available for metformin and Androgenization

ArticleYear
Effects of metformin on the reproductive system of androgenized female rats.
    Fertility and sterility, 2011, Mar-15, Volume: 95, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Female; Insulin Resistance; Male; Metformin; Rats; Rats, Wistar; Reproduction; Virilism

2011