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metformin and Infertility

metformin has been researched along with Infertility in 9 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.

Infertility: A reduced or absent capacity to reproduce.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To determine if short courses of metformin (MET) administration in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) would reduce fasting insulin and improve the efficacy of clomiphene citrate (CC) to induce ovulation."9.12Two weeks of metformin improves clomiphene citrate-induced ovulation and metabolic profiles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Bonpane, CM; Helliwell, JP; Jaramillo, L; Katz, S; Khorram, O, 2006)
"To determine if short courses of metformin (MET) administration in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) would reduce fasting insulin and improve the efficacy of clomiphene citrate (CC) to induce ovulation."5.12Two weeks of metformin improves clomiphene citrate-induced ovulation and metabolic profiles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Bonpane, CM; Helliwell, JP; Jaramillo, L; Katz, S; Khorram, O, 2006)
"Metformin is a common treatment for women who have insulin resistance manifesting as type 2 diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)."4.82Metformin in obstetric and gynecologic practice: a review. ( Boyle, J; McCarthy, EA; McLachlan, K; Permezel, M; Walker, SP, 2004)
"This review provides an update on gestational diabetes (GDM) and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), one of the most common metabolic disorders and causes of infertility."2.82Gestational diabetes and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Powe, CE; Selen, DJ, 2022)
"Polycystic ovary syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion of other causes of hyperandrogenism."2.43Polycystic ovary syndrome--a management update. ( Costello, MF, 2005)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's5 (55.56)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's4 (44.44)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Smirnov, VV1
Beeraka, NM1
Butko, DY1
Nikolenko, VN1
Bondarev, SA1
Achkasov, EE1
Sinelnikov, MY1
Vikram, PRH1
Selen, DJ1
Powe, CE1
Cui, D1
Xu, Z1
Qiu, S1
Sun, Y1
Velazquez, C1
Herrero, Y1
Bianchi, MS1
Cohen, DJ1
Cuasnicu, P1
Prost, K1
Marinoni, R1
Pascuali, N1
Parborell, F1
Abramovich, D1
McCarthy, EA1
Walker, SP1
McLachlan, K1
Boyle, J1
Permezel, M1
Costello, MF1
Khorram, O1
Helliwell, JP1
Katz, S1
Bonpane, CM1
Jaramillo, L1
Dunaif, A1
Bromer, JG1
Cetinkaya, MB1
Arici, A1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Is the Co-administration of Metformine and CC as Compared to Placebo and CC Superior to Induce Ovulation in PCOS Patients With a Confirmed insulin-resistant-a Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial[NCT02523898]Phase 2388 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2015-11-30Enrolling by invitation
Effectiveness of the Combination Liraglutide and Metformin on Weight Loss, Metabolic - Endocrine Parameters and Pregnancy Rate in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity and Infertility[NCT05952882]Phase 3188 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-11-01Not yet recruiting
The Effect of Acupuncture on Insulin Sensitivity of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Insulin Resistance: a Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT02491333]Phase 3342 participants (Actual)Interventional2015-08-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

6 reviews available for metformin and Infertility

ArticleYear
Updates on Molecular Targets and Epigenetic-Based Therapies for PCOS.
    Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.), 2023, Volume: 30, Issue:3

    Topics: Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Infertility; Insulin Resistance; Metformin; Polycystic Ovary Syndr

2023
Gestational diabetes and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity, 2022, 12-01, Volume: 29, Issue:6

    Topics: Diabetes, Gestational; Female; Humans; Infertility; Metformin; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Pregnancy;

2022
Metformin in obstetric and gynecologic practice: a review.
    Obstetrical & gynecological survey, 2004, Volume: 59, Issue:2

    Topics: Abortion, Spontaneous; Anovulation; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Female; Gastrointestinal Tract; Human

2004
Polycystic ovary syndrome--a management update.
    Australian family physician, 2005, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Contraceptives, Oral; Family Practice; Female; Glucose Intolerance; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Inf

2005
Drug insight: insulin-sensitizing drugs in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome--a reappraisal.
    Nature clinical practice. Endocrinology & metabolism, 2008, Volume: 4, Issue:5

    Topics: Clomiphene; Female; Fertility Agents, Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Infertility; Insulin Resista

2008
Drug insight: insulin-sensitizing drugs in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome--a reappraisal.
    Nature clinical practice. Endocrinology & metabolism, 2008, Volume: 4, Issue:5

    Topics: Clomiphene; Female; Fertility Agents, Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Infertility; Insulin Resista

2008
Drug insight: insulin-sensitizing drugs in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome--a reappraisal.
    Nature clinical practice. Endocrinology & metabolism, 2008, Volume: 4, Issue:5

    Topics: Clomiphene; Female; Fertility Agents, Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Infertility; Insulin Resista

2008
Drug insight: insulin-sensitizing drugs in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome--a reappraisal.
    Nature clinical practice. Endocrinology & metabolism, 2008, Volume: 4, Issue:5

    Topics: Clomiphene; Female; Fertility Agents, Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Infertility; Insulin Resista

2008
Pretreatments before the induction of ovulation in assisted reproduction technologies: evidence-based medicine in 2007.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2008, Volume: 1127

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Aspirin; Contraceptives, Oral; Evidence-Based Medicine; Female; Fertilizati

2008

Trials

1 trial available for metformin and Infertility

ArticleYear
Two weeks of metformin improves clomiphene citrate-induced ovulation and metabolic profiles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Fertility and sterility, 2006, Volume: 85, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Clomiphene; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Combinations; Female; Fertility Agents, Female

2006

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metformin and Infertility

ArticleYear
Nasturtium officinale L. and metformin alleviate the estradiol- induced polycystic ovary syndrome with synergistic effects through modulation of Bax/Bcl-2/p53/caspase-3 signaling pathway and anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects.
    Journal of food biochemistry, 2022, Volume: 46, Issue:12

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antioxidants; bcl-2-Associated X Protein; Caspase 3; Cytokines; E

2022
Beneficial effects of metformin on mice female fertility after a high-fat diet intake.
    Molecular and cellular endocrinology, 2023, 09-15, Volume: 575

    Topics: Animals; Diet, High-Fat; Female; Fertility; Infertility; Metformin; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Overwe

2023