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valproic acid and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

valproic acid has been researched along with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in 66 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A complex disorder characterized by infertility, HIRSUTISM; OBESITY; and various menstrual disturbances such as OLIGOMENORRHEA; AMENORRHEA; ANOVULATION. Polycystic ovary syndrome is usually associated with bilateral enlarged ovaries studded with atretic follicles, not with cysts. The term, polycystic ovary, is misleading.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To evaluate development of components of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and PCOS in women with epilepsy initiating valproate or lamotrigine therapy."9.13Hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovary syndrome with valproate versus lamotrigine. ( Adams, JM; Bhatt, M; Hayes, FJ; Isojärvi, J; Morrell, MJ; Ozkara, C; Sluss, PM; Warnock, CR, 2008)
"The long-term effects of valproic acid (VPA) on reproductive endocrine functions in women with epilepsy (WWE) were studied."7.75Long-term effects of valproic acid on reproductive endocrine functions in Turkish women with epilepsy. ( Dogan, EA; Genc, BO; Genc, E; Gorkemli, H; Ozdemir, S, 2009)
"Valproic acid (VPA) treatment in female patients is suggested to be associated with the occurrence of a variety of endocrine side effects that include many characteristic symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)."7.72Valproic acid fails to induce polycystic ovary syndrome in female rats. ( Lagace, DC; Nachtigal, MW, 2003)
"In order to investigate the possible role of valproic acid therapy in the development of obesity, hyperinsulinism and polycystic ovaries (PCOs), we have studied metabolic parameters and ovarian morphology in epileptic women."7.71Polycystic ovaries, obesity and insulin resistance in women with epilepsy. A comparative study of carbamazepine and valproic acid in 105 women. ( Abraham, I; Alge, A; Bauer, G; Haslinger, M; Lechleitner, M; Luef, G; Seppi, K; Trinka, E; Unterberger, I; Windisch, J, 2002)
"To investigate the development of reproductive endocrine changes in Indian women with epilepsy initiating on either Valproate (VPA) or Lamotrigine (LTG) monotherapy."5.27Evaluate the effects of antiepileptic drugs on reproductive endocrine system in newly diagnosed female epileptic patients receiving either Valproate or Lamotrigine monotherapy: A prospective study. ( Sadhotra, A; Sidhu, HS; Srinivasa, R, 2018)
"To evaluate development of components of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and PCOS in women with epilepsy initiating valproate or lamotrigine therapy."5.13Hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovary syndrome with valproate versus lamotrigine. ( Adams, JM; Bhatt, M; Hayes, FJ; Isojärvi, J; Morrell, MJ; Ozkara, C; Sluss, PM; Warnock, CR, 2008)
" Recent data suggest that valproic acid, a commonly prescribed mood stabilizer, may be associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)."5.10Valproate, bipolar disorder and polycystic ovarian syndrome. ( Kennedy, SH; Mancini, DA; McCann, S; McIntyre, RS; Srinivasan, J, 2003)
"Twenty-two female outpatients with a DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar disorder who were between the ages of 18 and 45 years (inclusive) and who were taking lithium and/or divalproex (10, divalproex monotherapy; 10, lithium monotherapy; 2, divalproex/lithium combination therapy) were evaluated."5.09Medication status and polycystic ovary syndrome in women with bipolar disorder: a preliminary report. ( Altshuler, LL; Burt, VK; Gudeman, D; Hendrick, V; Korenman, S; Rasgon, NL; Tanavoli, S, 2000)
"Valproic acid (2-n-propylpentanoic acid, VPA) is well-established as a mood-stabilizer for bipolar disorder, in addition to its application as a treatment in neurological disorders such as epilepsy, migraine headaches, and chronic neuropathic pain."4.84Valproate and neuroendocrine changes in relation to women treated for epilepsy and bipolar disorder: a review. ( Rasgon, NL; Reynolds, MF; Sisk, EC, 2007)
"The long-term effects of valproic acid (VPA) on reproductive endocrine functions in women with epilepsy (WWE) were studied."3.75Long-term effects of valproic acid on reproductive endocrine functions in Turkish women with epilepsy. ( Dogan, EA; Genc, BO; Genc, E; Gorkemli, H; Ozdemir, S, 2009)
"Valproic acid (VPA) is an anti-epileptic drug that has been associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-like symptoms, including increased ovarian androgen production."3.73Valproate-induced alterations in human theca cell gene expression: clues to the association between valproate use and metabolic side effects. ( Jansen, E; McAllister, JM; Mosselman, S; Nelson-Degrave, VL; Strauss, JF; Wood, JR, 2005)
"Valproic acid (VPA) treatment in female patients is suggested to be associated with the occurrence of a variety of endocrine side effects that include many characteristic symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)."3.72Valproic acid fails to induce polycystic ovary syndrome in female rats. ( Lagace, DC; Nachtigal, MW, 2003)
"A group of 105 women (54 of whom were, and had only ever been, taking valproate for at least a year, and 51 who had only ever taken either lamotrigine or carbamazepine, for at least a year) were compared with a group of 50 women who did not have epilepsy: any oral contraceptive taken at the time of testing was recorded and blood levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH), testosterone and prolactin were estimated from days 2 to 6 of the menstrual cycle (day 1 being the first day of bleeding) and an MRI scan made of their pelvis."3.72A study of anticonvulsant medication on ovarian function in a group of women with epilepsy who have only ever taken one anticonvulsant compared with a group of women without epilepsy. ( Betts, T; Dutton, N; Greenhill, L; Rolfe, T; Yarrow, H, 2003)
" Anthropometric measurements, staging of pubertal maturation, and clinical manifestations of hyperandrogenism were assessed, as well as measurement of serum levels of testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), and free androgen index (FAI)."3.72Physical growth and endocrinal disorders during pubertal maturation in girls with epilepsy. ( Abd El-Basset, FZ; El Barbary, NS; El-Khayat, HA; Hakky, SM; Mohamed, MS; Nassef, NM; Tohamy, SM; Tomoum, HY; Zaky, AA, 2004)
"In order to investigate the possible role of valproic acid therapy in the development of obesity, hyperinsulinism and polycystic ovaries (PCOs), we have studied metabolic parameters and ovarian morphology in epileptic women."3.71Polycystic ovaries, obesity and insulin resistance in women with epilepsy. A comparative study of carbamazepine and valproic acid in 105 women. ( Abraham, I; Alge, A; Bauer, G; Haslinger, M; Lechleitner, M; Luef, G; Seppi, K; Trinka, E; Unterberger, I; Windisch, J, 2002)
"Valproic acid (VPA) was the first recognized AED to cause disturbances potentially due to metabolic changes and increasing weight."2.66Reproductive health in patients with epilepsy. ( Chatzistefanidis, D; Georgiou, I; Keramida, A; Kyritsis, AP; Markoula, S; Siarava, E; Zikopoulos, A, 2020)
"Epilepsy is one of the commonest chronic neurological disorders in developing countries."2.50[Epilepsy, antiepileptic drugs and disorders of reproductive functions of women]. ( Gregoraszczuk, EL; Grzyb, E; Kwiecińska, P, 2014)
"Women with untreated epilepsy are more likely to have irregular menstrual cycles than are nonepileptic controls, indicating that the disease itself plays a role in the etiology of these reproductive abnormalities."2.44Menstrual cycle dysfunction associated with neurologic and psychiatric disorders: their treatment in adolescents. ( Hayes, FJ; Joffe, H, 2008)
" Endocrine and metabolic adverse effects are among the most concerning adverse effects of commonly used psychotropic medications."2.43Endocrine and metabolic adverse effects of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents. ( Carlson, HE; Correll, CU, 2006)
" No correlation was found between duration or dosage of treatment and BMI-SDS, height-SDS, or androgen level."1.34Endocrine effects of valproate in adolescent girls with epilepsy. ( de Vries, L; Goldberg-Stern, H; Karasik, A; Kiviti, S; Landau, Z; Phillip, M, 2007)
"Polycystic ovary syndrome was more common in patients on medication (38%; in 63% on VPA, in 25% on other medication) than in patients off medication (6%) or in controls (11%) (p = 0."1.32Long-term reproductive endocrine health in young women with epilepsy during puberty. ( Isojärvi, JI; Järvelä, IY; Knip, M; Mikkonen, K; Pakarinen, AJ; Tapanainen, JS; Vainionpää, LK, 2004)
" As increasing numbers of bipolar patients are in long-term treatment with valproate, there is an important need for further research that clarifies the relationship between long-term administration of valproate and other mood stabilizers and the potential development of reproductive endocrinologic abnormalities, and for increased awareness among clinicians and patients of the unknown potential for these worrisome side-effects."1.31Valproate treatment and the risk of hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. ( Soares, JC, 2000)
"A possible role of the seizure disorder or, alternatively, of the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) has been suggested as the pathogenic mechanism."1.31Characterization of reproductive endocrine disorders in women with epilepsy. ( Bilo, L; Di Carlo, C; Meo, R; Nappi, C; Striano, S; Valentino, R, 2001)
"Oligomenorrhea occurred in 16 patients, polymenorrhea in 2."1.30Menstrual cycle and ovary alterations in women with epilepsy on antiepileptic therapy. ( Copello, F; Deagatone, C; Ferrari, E; Galimberti, CA; Gazzerro, E; Gianelli, MV; Magri, F; Manni, R; Murialdo, G; Polleri, A; Rollero, A; Sampaolo, P; Tartara, A, 1997)

Research

Studies (66)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's11 (16.67)18.2507
2000's44 (66.67)29.6817
2010's9 (13.64)24.3611
2020's2 (3.03)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Liu, J1
Teng, Z1
Xie, H1
Yuan, H1
Liu, M1
Chen, J1
Tang, H1
Xiang, H1
Wu, H1
Huang, J1
Markoula, S1
Siarava, E1
Keramida, A1
Chatzistefanidis, D1
Zikopoulos, A1
Kyritsis, AP1
Georgiou, I1
Gotlib, D1
Ramaswamy, R1
Kurlander, JE1
DeRiggi, A1
Riba, M1
Sidhu, HS1
Srinivasa, R1
Sadhotra, A1
Kawakami, Y1
Fujii, S1
Ishikawa, G1
Sekiguchi, A1
Nakai, A1
Takase, M1
Minagawa, K1
Watanabe, T1
Oyanagi, R1
Grzyb, E1
Kwiecińska, P1
Gregoraszczuk, EL1
Zhang, L1
Li, H1
Li, S1
Zou, X1
Joffe, H3
Hayes, FJ2
Morrell, MJ1
Sluss, PM1
Adams, JM2
Bhatt, M1
Ozkara, C1
Warnock, CR1
Isojärvi, J2
Bilo, L4
Meo, R4
Gorkemli, H1
Genc, BO1
Dogan, EA1
Genc, E1
Ozdemir, S1
Kenna, HA1
Jiang, B1
Rasgon, NL4
Hu, X1
Wang, J1
Dong, W1
Fang, Q1
Hu, L1
Liu, C1
Zhou, JQ1
Zhou, LM1
Chen, LJ1
Han, JD1
Wang, Q1
Fang, ZY1
Chen, ZY1
Ling, S1
Krępuła, K1
Bidzińska-Speichert, B1
Lenarcik, A1
Tworowska-Bardzińska, U1
Luef, G2
Abraham, I2
Haslinger, M1
Trinka, E2
Seppi, K2
Unterberger, I2
Alge, A2
Windisch, J2
Lechleitner, M2
Bauer, G2
McIntyre, RS1
Mancini, DA1
McCann, S1
Srinivasan, J1
Kennedy, SH1
Lagace, DC1
Nachtigal, MW1
Betts, T2
Yarrow, H1
Dutton, N1
Greenhill, L1
Rolfe, T1
Nelson-DeGrave, VL2
Wickenheisser, JK1
Cockrell, JE1
Wood, JR2
Legro, RS1
Strauss, JF2
McAllister, JM2
Mikkonen, K2
Vainionpää, LK1
Pakarinen, AJ6
Knip, M5
Järvelä, IY1
Tapanainen, JS6
Isojärvi, JI8
El-Khayat, HA1
Abd El-Basset, FZ1
Tomoum, HY1
Tohamy, SM1
Zaky, AA1
Mohamed, MS1
Hakky, SM1
El Barbary, NS1
Nassef, NM1
Karlov, VA1
Jansen, E1
Mosselman, S1
Flück, CE1
Yaworsky, DC1
Miller, WL1
Altshuler, LL2
Fairbanks, L1
Elman, S1
Bitran, J1
Labarca, R1
Saad, M1
Kupka, R1
Nolen, WA1
Frye, MA1
Suppes, T2
McElroy, SL1
Keck, PE1
Leverich, G1
Grunze, H1
Walden, J1
Post, R1
Mintz, J1
Klipstein, KG1
Goldberg, JF1
Seki, A1
Inoue, T1
Maegaki, Y1
Sugiura, C1
Toyoshima, M1
Akaboshi, S1
Ohno, K1
Correll, CU1
Carlson, HE1
Cohen, LS1
Hwang, CH1
Molay, F1
Sachs, GS1
Hall, JE2
Löfgren, E1
Tolonen, U1
Pakarinen, A1
Koivunen, R3
Myllyla, VV5
de Vries, L1
Karasik, A1
Landau, Z1
Phillip, M1
Kiviti, S1
Goldberg-Stern, H1
Prabhakar, S1
Sahota, P1
Kharbanda, PS1
Siali, R1
Jain, V1
Lal, V1
Khurana, D1
Reynolds, MF1
Sisk, EC1
Popovic, V1
Spremovic, S1
Laatikainen, TJ3
Juntunen, KT2
Garland, EJ1
Behr, R1
Murialdo, G1
Galimberti, CA1
Magri, F1
Sampaolo, P1
Copello, F1
Gianelli, MV1
Gazzerro, E1
Rollero, A1
Deagatone, C1
Manni, R1
Ferrari, E1
Polleri, A1
Tartara, A1
Sharma, S1
Jacobs, HS1
Irwin, M1
Masand, P1
Rättyä, J2
Tekay, A1
Eberle, AJ1
Johnston, HF1
Piontek, CM1
Wisner, KL1
Gudeman, D1
Burt, VK1
Tanavoli, S1
Hendrick, V1
Korenman, S1
Bauer, J3
Jarre, A1
Klingmüller, D1
Elger, CE1
Soares, JC1
Genton, P1
Duncan, S2
Taylor, AE2
Balen, AH1
Eberle, A1
Pedersen, B1
Salas-Puig, X1
Sauer, MV1
Taubøll, E2
Herzog, AG1
Schachter, SC1
Valentino, R1
Di Carlo, C1
Striano, S1
Nappi, C1
Stephen, LJ1
Kwan, P1
Shapiro, D1
Dominiczak, M1
Brodie, MJ1
van Parys, J1
Harbo, HF1
Dale, PO1
Fauser, BC1
Gjerstad, L1
Daxenbichler, G1
Krämer, G1
Chakravarty, A1
O'Donovan, C1
Kusumakar, V1
Graves, GR1
Bird, DC1

Reviews

19 reviews available for valproic acid and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

ArticleYear
Reproductive health in patients with epilepsy.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2020, Volume: 113

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Gonadal Steroid Hormones; Humans; Infertility, Female; Infertilit

2020
Valproic Acid in Women and Girls of Childbearing Age.
    Current psychiatry reports, 2017, Volume: 19, Issue:9

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Europe; Female; H

2017
[Epilepsy, antiepileptic drugs and disorders of reproductive functions of women].
    Przeglad lekarski, 2014, Volume: 71, Issue:10

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Fetal Diseases; Humans; Infertility, Female; Polycystic Ovary Syn

2014
Reproductive and metabolic abnormalities in women taking valproate for bipolar disorder: a meta-analysis.
    European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, 2016, Volume: 202

    Topics: Bipolar Disorder; Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Menstruation Disturbances; Metabolic Diseases; P

2016
Menstrual cycle dysfunction associated with neurologic and psychiatric disorders: their treatment in adolescents.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2008, Volume: 1135

    Topics: Adolescent; Amenorrhea; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Bone and Bones; Epi

2008
Polycystic ovary syndrome in women using valproate: a review.
    Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 2008, Volume: 24, Issue:10

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Prevalence;

2008
Reproductive and metabolic abnormalities associated with bipolar disorder and its treatment.
    Harvard review of psychiatry, 2009, Volume: 17, Issue:2

    Topics: Bipolar Disorder; Dyslipidemias; Endocrine System Diseases; Female; Humans; Hypogonadism; Hypothalam

2009
A meta-analysis of polycystic ovary syndrome in women taking valproate for epilepsy.
    Epilepsy research, 2011, Volume: 97, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Incidence; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Risk Factors; Valpr

2011
Psychiatric disorders related to polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Endokrynologia Polska, 2012, Volume: 63, Issue:6

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Depression; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Female; Hirsutism; Hor

2012
Polycystic ovary syndrome and epilepsy: a review of the evidence.
    Drugs, 2003, Volume: 63, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Clinical Trials as Topic; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Menstruation

2003
[Therapy of epilepsy: current strategy and tactics].
    Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova, 2004, Volume: 104, Issue:8

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Child;

2004
Endocrine and metabolic adverse effects of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006, Volume: 45, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Antipsychotic Agents; Child; Dibenzothiazepines; Drug Administration Schedule; Endocrine

2006
Epilepsy and polycystic ovary syndrome: where is the link?
    Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2006, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Epilepsy; Female; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Humans; Models, Biological; Polycyst

2006
Valproate and neuroendocrine changes in relation to women treated for epilepsy and bipolar disorder: a review.
    Current medicinal chemistry, 2007, Volume: 14, Issue:26

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Contraceptives, Oral; Epilepsy; Female; Hormone

2007
Epilepsy therapy: issues for women and men.
    Current opinion in neurology, 2001, Volume: 14, Issue:2

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Congenital Abnormalities; Epilepsy; Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe; Female; Humans; Infert

2001
On the association between valproate and polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Epilepsia, 2001, Volume: 42, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Comorbidity; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperinsulinism; Insulin

2001
On the association between valproate and polycystic ovary syndrome: a response and an alternative view.
    Epilepsia, 2001, Volume: 42, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Child; Comorbidity; Epilepsy; Female; Fertility; Humans

2001
Polycystic ovarian syndrome--relationship to epilepsy and antiepileptic drug therapy.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2001, Volume: 86, Issue:7

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Risk Factors; Valproic Acid

2001
Polycystic ovarian syndrome in women with epilepsy: a review.
    Epilepsia, 2001, Volume: 42 Suppl 3

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Comorbidity; Epilepsy; Female; Finland; Follicle Stimulating Hormone; German

2001

Trials

4 trials available for valproic acid and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

ArticleYear
Evaluate the effects of antiepileptic drugs on reproductive endocrine system in newly diagnosed female epileptic patients receiving either Valproate or Lamotrigine monotherapy: A prospective study.
    Epilepsy research, 2018, Volume: 139

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Endocrine System; Epilepsy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hormones;

2018
Hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovary syndrome with valproate versus lamotrigine.
    Annals of neurology, 2008, Volume: 64, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anovulation; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Internationality; Lamotr

2008
Valproate, bipolar disorder and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
    Bipolar disorders, 2003, Volume: 5, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Middl

2003
Medication status and polycystic ovary syndrome in women with bipolar disorder: a preliminary report.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2000, Volume: 61, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Therapy, Co

2000

Other Studies

43 other studies available for valproic acid and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

ArticleYear
Prevalence and characteristics of polycystic ovarian syndrome in patients with bipolar disorder.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2023, 11-01, Volume: 340

    Topics: Bipolar Disorder; Female; Humans; Insulin Resistance; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Prevalence; Valproi

2023
Valproate-Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Girl with Epilepsy: A Case Study.
    Journal of Nippon Medical School = Nippon Ika Daigaku zasshi, 2018, Volume: 85, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Biomarkers; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Luteinizing Hormone; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; P

2018
[Characteristics of women with epilepsy who developed polycystic ovary syndrome owing to the therapy with valproate sodium].
    No to hattatsu = Brain and development, 2013, Volume: 45, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Androstenedione; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Practice Gu

2013
Long-term effects of valproic acid on reproductive endocrine functions in Turkish women with epilepsy.
    Gynecologic and obstetric investigation, 2009, Volume: 67, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hype

2009
Polycystic ovary syndrome in patients with epilepsy: a study in 102 Chinese women.
    Seizure, 2012, Volume: 21, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Asian People; Biomarkers; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Follicle Stimulating Hormone;

2012
Polycystic ovaries, obesity and insulin resistance in women with epilepsy. A comparative study of carbamazepine and valproic acid in 105 women.
    Journal of neurology, 2002, Volume: 249, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Insulin Resistance; Obesity; Polycy

2002
Valproic acid fails to induce polycystic ovary syndrome in female rats.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2003, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Antimanic Agents; Disease Models, Animal; Estrus; Female; Ovarian Follicle; Polycystic Ovar

2003
A study of anticonvulsant medication on ovarian function in a group of women with epilepsy who have only ever taken one anticonvulsant compared with a group of women without epilepsy.
    Seizure, 2003, Volume: 12, Issue:6

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Case-Control Studies; Epilepsy; Female; Follicle Stimulating Hormone

2003
Valproate potentiates androgen biosynthesis in human ovarian theca cells.
    Endocrinology, 2004, Volume: 145, Issue:2

    Topics: 17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone; Acetylation; Adult; Androgens; Androstenedione; Cholesterol Side-Chain

2004
Long-term reproductive endocrine health in young women with epilepsy during puberty.
    Neurology, 2004, Feb-10, Volume: 62, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Child; Cohort Studies; Comorbidity; Epilepsy; Female; Finland; Follow-U

2004
Physical growth and endocrinal disorders during pubertal maturation in girls with epilepsy.
    Epilepsia, 2004, Volume: 45, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Child; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Epilepsy; Female; Growth;

2004
Valproate-induced alterations in human theca cell gene expression: clues to the association between valproate use and metabolic side effects.
    Physiological genomics, 2005, Feb-10, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Apoptosis; Base Sequence; Cell Cycle; DNA Primers; Female; Gene Expression Regulati

2005
Effects of anticonvulsants on human p450c17 (17alpha-hydroxylase/17,20 lyase) and 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2.
    Epilepsia, 2005, Volume: 46, Issue:3

    Topics: 17-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Androgens; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine

2005
Reproductive function and risk for PCOS in women treated for bipolar disorder.
    Bipolar disorders, 2005, Volume: 7, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Endocrine System Diseases; Female; Humans; Me

2005
Screening for bipolar disorder in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2006, Volume: 91, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Mass Screening; Midd

2006
[Polycystic ovary syndrome and hepatocellular adenoma related to long-term use of sodium valproate in a young woman].
    No to hattatsu = Brain and development, 2006, Volume: 38, Issue:3

    Topics: Adenoma, Liver Cell; Adult; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Liver Neoplasms; Polycystic

2006
Longitudinal follow-up of reproductive and metabolic features of valproate-associated polycystic ovarian syndrome features: A preliminary report.
    Biological psychiatry, 2006, Dec-15, Volume: 60, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Body Mass Index; Female; Follow-Up Studies; H

2006
Reproductive endocrine function in women with epilepsy: the role of epilepsy type and medication.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2007, Volume: 10, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Analysis of Variance; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism

2007
Endocrine effects of valproate in adolescent girls with epilepsy.
    Epilepsia, 2007, Volume: 48, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Body Height; Body Mass Index; Child; Comorbidity; Epilepsy; Fema

2007
Sodium valproate, hyperandrogenism and altered ovarian function in Indian women with epilepsy: a prospective study.
    Epilepsia, 2007, Volume: 48, Issue:7

    Topics: Body Mass Index; Epilepsy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hirsutism; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Indians,

2007
The effect of sodium valproate on luteinizing hormone secretion in women with polycystic ovary disease.
    Journal of endocrinological investigation, 1995, Volume: 18, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Case-Control Studies; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Follicular Phase; Gonadal Ste

1995
Polycystic ovaries and hyperandrogenism in women taking valproate for epilepsy.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1993, Nov-04, Volume: 329, Issue:19

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Analysis of Variance; Carbamazepine; Cross-Sectional Studies; Epilepsies, Partial

1993
Obesity and endocrine disorders in women taking valproate for epilepsy.
    Annals of neurology, 1996, Volume: 39, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Body Weight; Carbamazepine; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; Endocrine

1996
Hormonal effects of valproic acid?
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1996, Volume: 35, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Child; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hyp

1996
Menstrual cycle and ovary alterations in women with epilepsy on antiepileptic therapy.
    Journal of endocrinological investigation, 1997, Volume: 20, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anovulation; Anticonvulsants; Corpus Luteum; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Menstruati

1997
Polycystic ovary syndrome associated with treatment with the anticonvulsant sodium valproate.
    Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology, 1997, Volume: 9, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Pregnancy; Valproic Aci

1997
Valproate and polycystic ovaries.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1998, Volume: 37, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Child; Female; Humans; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Va

1998
Valproate, lamotrigine, and insulin-mediated risks in women with epilepsy.
    Annals of neurology, 1998, Volume: 43, Issue:4

    Topics: Analysis of Variance; Anticonvulsants; Cholesterol, HDL; Epilepsy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans

1998
Valproate and polycystic ovaries.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1998, Volume: 37, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Polycystic Ov

1998
More on valproate and polycystic ovaries.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1999, Volume: 38, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Obesity; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Va

1999
Appropriate clinical management of women taking valproate.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2000, Volume: 61, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Body Weight; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Insuli

2000
Valproate, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries: a report of 3 cases.
    Archives of neurology, 2000, Volume: 57, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Body Weight; Electroencephalography; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; H

2000
Polycystic ovary syndrome in patients with focal epilepsy: a study in 93 women.
    Epilepsy research, 2000, Volume: 41, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Amenorrhea; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Cohort Studies; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epilep

2000
Valproate treatment and the risk of hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries.
    Bipolar disorders, 2000, Volume: 2, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperandrogenism; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Risk

2000
Case reports.
    Seizure, 2001, Volume: 10, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Child; Diagnosis, Differential; Epileps

2001
Valproate and the polycystic ovarian syndrome: final thoughts.
    Epilepsia, 2001, Volume: 42, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Comorbidity; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Polycystic O

2001
Characterization of reproductive endocrine disorders in women with epilepsy.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2001, Volume: 86, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amenorrhea; Anticonvulsants; Endocrine System Diseases; Epilepsy; Female; Humans;

2001
[The dangers of valproate in women].
    Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja, 1998, Volume: 114, Issue:9

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Anticonvulsants; Cholesterol, HDL; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Hyperandro

1998
Hormone profiles in young adults with epilepsy treated with sodium valproate or lamotrigine monotherapy.
    Epilepsia, 2001, Volume: 42, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Comorbidity; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Epileps

2001
Altered ovarian function and cardiovascular risk factors in valproate-treated women.
    The American journal of medicine, 2001, Volume: 111, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Case-Control S

2001
Hyperandrogenism, postprandial hyperinsulinism and the risk of PCOS in a cross sectional study of women with epilepsy treated with valproate.
    Epilepsy research, 2002, Volume: 48, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; Confidence Intervals; Cross-Sectional Studies;

2002
Preliminary observations on valproate and cystic ovaries: letter to editor.
    Neurology India, 2002, Volume: 50, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Female; Humans; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Valproic Acid

2002
Menstrual abnormalities and polycystic ovary syndrome in women taking valproate for bipolar mood disorder.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2002, Volume: 63, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Ambulatory Care; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Female; Health S

2002