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metformin and Postpartum Amenorrhea

metformin has been researched along with Postpartum Amenorrhea in 16 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
"Eighty-four women (ages 18-40 years) with first-episode schizophrenia who suffered from amenorrhea during antipsychotic treatment were randomly assigned, in a double-blind study design, to receive 1000 mg/day of metformin or placebo in addition to their antipsychotic treatment for 6 months."9.16Metformin for treatment of antipsychotic-induced amenorrhea and weight gain in women with first-episode schizophrenia: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. ( Chan, PK; Davis, JM; Gao, K; Guo, XF; Jin, H; Ou, JJ; Shao, P; Twamley, EW; Wang, J; Wu, RR; Zhao, JP, 2012)
"In 43 amenorrheic women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), 31 (74%) with fasting hyperinsulinemia (> or =20 microU/mL), our aim was to determine whether Metformin (Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ), which reduces hyperinsulinemia, would reverse the endocrinopathy of PCOS, allowing resumption of regular normal menses."9.09Metformin-induced resumption of normal menses in 39 of 43 (91%) previously amenorrheic women with the polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Fontaine, R; Glueck, CJ; Sieve-Smith, L; Tracy, T; Wang, P, 1999)
"To describe our clinical experience in using Metformin combined with a high protein-low carbohydrate diet to restore normal menstrual cycles in teenaged females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)."9.09Metformin to restore normal menses in oligo-amenorrheic teenage girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). ( Fontaine, R; Glueck, CJ; Sieve-Smith, L; Tracy, T; Wang, P, 2001)
"This study evaluated the use of metformin as first line treatment for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome."7.74The use of metformin as first line treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Abbas, M; Gannon, M, 2008)
"Eighty-four women (ages 18-40 years) with first-episode schizophrenia who suffered from amenorrhea during antipsychotic treatment were randomly assigned, in a double-blind study design, to receive 1000 mg/day of metformin or placebo in addition to their antipsychotic treatment for 6 months."5.16Metformin for treatment of antipsychotic-induced amenorrhea and weight gain in women with first-episode schizophrenia: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. ( Chan, PK; Davis, JM; Gao, K; Guo, XF; Jin, H; Ou, JJ; Shao, P; Twamley, EW; Wang, J; Wu, RR; Zhao, JP, 2012)
"In 43 amenorrheic women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), 31 (74%) with fasting hyperinsulinemia (> or =20 microU/mL), our aim was to determine whether Metformin (Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ), which reduces hyperinsulinemia, would reverse the endocrinopathy of PCOS, allowing resumption of regular normal menses."5.09Metformin-induced resumption of normal menses in 39 of 43 (91%) previously amenorrheic women with the polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Fontaine, R; Glueck, CJ; Sieve-Smith, L; Tracy, T; Wang, P, 1999)
"To describe our clinical experience in using Metformin combined with a high protein-low carbohydrate diet to restore normal menstrual cycles in teenaged females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)."5.09Metformin to restore normal menses in oligo-amenorrheic teenage girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). ( Fontaine, R; Glueck, CJ; Sieve-Smith, L; Tracy, T; Wang, P, 2001)
"This study evaluated the use of metformin as first line treatment for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome."3.74The use of metformin as first line treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Abbas, M; Gannon, M, 2008)
"Measures of thrombophilia, hypofibrinolysis, reproductive hormones, and androgenic steroids before and after metformin therapy."3.70Polycystic ovary syndrome, infertility, familial thrombophilia, familial hypofibrinolysis, recurrent loss of in vitro fertilized embryos, and miscarriage. ( Awadalla, SG; Cameron, D; Fontaine, RN; Glueck, CJ; Phillips, H; Wang, P, 2000)
"Polycystic ovary syndrome is recognized as the most common hormonal and metabolic disorder likely to affect women."2.52[Evidence-based therapy of polycystic ovarian syndrome]. ( Csenteri, OK; Gődény, S, 2015)
"Treatment with metformin resulted in progressive improvement of metabolic status, while blood pressure values normalized with atenolol therapy."1.40LMNA gene mutation as a model of cardiometabolic dysfunction: from genetic analysis to treatment response. ( Amorini, M; Arrigo, T; Briuglia, S; Chirico, V; Ferraù, V; Lacquaniti, A; Loddo, I; Salpietro, C; Salpietro, V, 2014)

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (6.25)18.2507
2000's6 (37.50)29.6817
2010's9 (56.25)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yang, P1
Liu, X1
Gao, J1
Qu, S1
Zhang, M1
Palomba, S1
Materazzo, C1
Falbo, A1
Orio, F1
La Sala, GB1
Sultan, C1
Chirico, V1
Ferraù, V1
Loddo, I1
Briuglia, S1
Amorini, M1
Salpietro, V1
Lacquaniti, A1
Salpietro, C1
Arrigo, T1
Roberts, TK1
Fantz, CR1
Gődény, S1
Csenteri, OK1
Li, R1
Zhao, J1
Wu, R1
Langmár, Z1
Wu, RR1
Jin, H1
Gao, K1
Twamley, EW1
Ou, JJ1
Shao, P1
Wang, J1
Guo, XF1
Davis, JM1
Chan, PK1
Zhao, JP1
Smith, RC1
Barbieri, RL1
Gargiulo, AR1
Dronavalli, S1
Ehrmann, DA1
Genazzani, AD1
Lanzoni, C1
Ricchieri, F1
Baraldi, E1
Casarosa, E1
Jasonni, VM1
Abbas, M1
Gannon, M1
Glueck, CJ3
Wang, P3
Fontaine, R2
Tracy, T2
Sieve-Smith, L2
Awadalla, SG1
Phillips, H1
Cameron, D1
Fontaine, RN1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
PCOS, Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Risk in Women[NCT00696111]80 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2007-12-31Active, not recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

3 reviews available for metformin and Postpartum Amenorrhea

ArticleYear
Metformin, oral contraceptives or both to manage oligo-amenorrhea in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome? A clinical review.
    Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 2014, Volume: 30, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amenorrhea; Contraceptives, Oral; Female; Humans; Metformin; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2014
[Evidence-based therapy of polycystic ovarian syndrome].
    Orvosi hetilap, 2015, Nov-08, Volume: 156, Issue:45

    Topics: Amenorrhea; Androgen Antagonists; Anovulation; Anti-Obesity Agents; Chorionic Gonadotropin; Contrace

2015
Metformin for the treatment of the polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Minerva ginecologica, 2004, Volume: 56, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amenorrhea; Clinical Trials as Topic; Clomiphene; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diab

2004

Trials

4 trials available for metformin and Postpartum Amenorrhea

ArticleYear
Metformin for treatment of antipsychotic-induced amenorrhea and weight gain in women with first-episode schizophrenia: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2012, Volume: 169, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amenorrhea; Antipsychotic Agents; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; Do

2012
Metformin administration is more effective when non-obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome show both hyperandrogenism and hyperinsulinemia.
    Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 2007, Volume: 23, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amenorrhea; Female; Glucose Tolerance Test; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Hyperinsuli

2007
Metformin-induced resumption of normal menses in 39 of 43 (91%) previously amenorrheic women with the polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 1999, Volume: 48, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Amenorrhea; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Mass Index; Female; Hormones; Humans; Hypogly

1999
Metformin to restore normal menses in oligo-amenorrheic teenage girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
    The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 2001, Volume: 29, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Amenorrhea; Blood Glucose; Case-Control Studies; Cohort Studies; Dietary Carbohydrates;

2001

Other Studies

9 other studies available for metformin and Postpartum Amenorrhea

ArticleYear
Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome in a young woman with metabolic disorder and diabetes: A case report.
    Medicine, 2018, Volume: 97, Issue:33

    Topics: Amenorrhea; Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome; Diabetes Mellitus; Dyslipidemias; Female; Humans; Hydro

2018
LMNA gene mutation as a model of cardiometabolic dysfunction: from genetic analysis to treatment response.
    Diabetes & metabolism, 2014, Volume: 40, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Amenorrhea; Body Fat Distribution; Cardiovascular Diseases; DNA Mutational Analysis; Fem

2014
Easy bruising in a patient with secondary amenorrhea.
    Clinical chemistry, 2014, Volume: 60, Issue:8

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Amenorrhea; Contusions; Female; Hormones; Humans; Metformin; Polycystic Ovary

2014
Predictors of menstruation restoration during metformin administration for treatment of antipsychotic drug-induced amenorrhea: A post hoc analysis.
    Schizophrenia research, 2017, Volume: 190

    Topics: Amenorrhea; Antipsychotic Agents; Body Weight; Female; Follicle Stimulating Hormone; Humans; Hypogly

2017
[Diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome].
    Orvosi hetilap, 2010, Apr-04, Volume: 151, Issue:14

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Alopecia; Amenorrhea; Androgens; Clomiphene; Diabetes Complications; Diagnosis, Diffe

2010
Metformin as a treatment for antipsychotic drug side effects: special focus on women with schizophrenia.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2012, Volume: 169, Issue:8

    Topics: Amenorrhea; Antipsychotic Agents; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Metformin; Schizophrenia; Wei

2012
Pharmacologic therapy of polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, 2007, Volume: 50, Issue:1

    Topics: Amenorrhea; Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Hyperandrogen

2007
The use of metformin as first line treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Irish medical journal, 2008, Volume: 101, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amenorrhea; Body Mass Index; Clomiphene; Female; Follicle Stimulating Hormone; Hi

2008
Polycystic ovary syndrome, infertility, familial thrombophilia, familial hypofibrinolysis, recurrent loss of in vitro fertilized embryos, and miscarriage.
    Fertility and sterility, 2000, Volume: 74, Issue:2

    Topics: Abortion, Habitual; Adult; Amenorrhea; Androstenedione; Embryo Transfer; Female; Fertilization in Vi

2000