Combined Oral Contraceptive Effects on Low-Grade Chronic Inflammatory Mediators in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Main Authors: Sebastião Freitas de Medeiros (Author), Matheus Antônio Souto de Medeiros (Author), Nayara de Souza Santos (Author), Bruna Barcelo Barbosa (Author), Márcia Marly Winck Yamamoto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with dyslipidemia, dysglycemia, metabolic syndrome, and low-grade chronic inflammation, which increase the risks for cardiovascular disease. Combined oral contraceptives may affect the mediators of low-grade chronic inflammation with potential additive risk in...