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metformin and Puerperal Disorders

metformin has been researched along with Puerperal Disorders 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.

Puerperal Disorders: Disorders or diseases associated with PUERPERIUM, the six-to-eight-week period immediately after PARTURITION in humans.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" We present a case of psychosis associated with the menstrual cycle in a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome, a disorder typically characterized by anovulatory cycles, in whom the restoration of normal menstruation with use of metformine led to significant improvement of psychotic symptoms."7.74Metformine for psychosis associated with the menstrual cycle in a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Andreou, C; Karavatos, A; Syngelakis, M, 2008)
" We present a case of psychosis associated with the menstrual cycle in a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome, a disorder typically characterized by anovulatory cycles, in whom the restoration of normal menstruation with use of metformine led to significant improvement of psychotic symptoms."3.74Metformine for psychosis associated with the menstrual cycle in a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome. ( Andreou, C; Karavatos, A; Syngelakis, M, 2008)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Andreou, C1
Syngelakis, M1
Karavatos, A1

Other Studies

1 other study available for metformin and Puerperal Disorders

ArticleYear
Metformine for psychosis associated with the menstrual cycle in a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Archives of women's mental health, 2008, Volume: 11, Issue:5-6

    Topics: Aggression; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Menstruation; Metformin; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome;

2008