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metformin and Metrorrhagia

metformin has been researched along with Metrorrhagia in 2 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.

Metrorrhagia: Abnormal uterine bleeding that is not related to MENSTRUATION, usually in females without regular MENSTRUAL CYCLE. The irregular and unpredictable bleeding usually comes from a dysfunctional ENDOMETRIUM.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin treatments on body mass index (BMI), hirsutism score, hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)."9.22Comparison of spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Acmaz, B; Diri, H; Karaburgu, S; Karaca, Z; Kelestimur, F; Tanriverdi, F; Unluhizarci, K, 2016)
"The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin treatments on body mass index (BMI), hirsutism score, hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)."5.22Comparison of spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Acmaz, B; Diri, H; Karaburgu, S; Karaca, Z; Kelestimur, F; Tanriverdi, F; Unluhizarci, K, 2016)
"Our findings revealed that metformin could induce endometrial atrophy in 21 out of 22 patients (95."5.19Antiproliferative effect of metformin on the endometrium--a clinical trial. ( Bidadi, S; Foroughi, M; Ghojazadeh, M; Melli, MS; Tabrizi, AD, 2014)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Tabrizi, AD1
Melli, MS1
Foroughi, M1
Ghojazadeh, M1
Bidadi, S1
Diri, H1
Karaburgu, S1
Acmaz, B1
Unluhizarci, K1
Tanriverdi, F1
Karaca, Z1
Kelestimur, F1

Trials

2 trials available for metformin and Metrorrhagia

ArticleYear
Antiproliferative effect of metformin on the endometrium--a clinical trial.
    Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2014, Volume: 15, Issue:23

    Topics: Adult; Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; Atrophy; Carcinoma, Endometrioid; Endometrial Hyperplasia; E

2014
Comparison of spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 2016, Volume: 32, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; Drug Therapy, Com

2016