Liraglutide in polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized trial, investigating effects on thrombogenic potential.
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SUBMITTER: Nylander M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5424770 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb
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Liraglutide in polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized trial, investigating effects on thrombogenic potential.
Nylander Malin M Frøssing Signe S Kistorp Caroline C Faber Jens J Skouby Sven O SO
Endocrine connections 20170124 2
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in later life. We aimed to study the effect of liraglutide intervention on markers of VTE and CVD risk, in PCOS. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial, 72 overweight and/or insulin-resistant women with PCOS were randomized, in a 2:1 ratio, to liraglutide or placebo 1.8 mg/day. Endpoints included between-group difference in change (baseline to follo ...[more]
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