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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition characterized by the accumulation of numerous cysts (fluid-filled sacs) on the ovaries associated with high male hormone levels, chronic anovulation (absent ovulation), and other metabolic disturbanc...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Clomiphene stimulates the release of hormones necessary for ovulation to occur.
Source:MULTUM
Estrogen agonist-antagonist; a nonsteroidal ovulatory stimulant.
Source:AHFS
Progesterone is a female hormone important for ovulation and menstruation. Progesterone causes changes in the lining of your uterus, making it easier for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus at the beginning of pregnancy. Progesterone then helps your body maintain the pregnancy.
Source:MULTUM
Finasteride prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Source:MULTUM
Specific inhibitor of steroid 5α-reductase; blocks conversion of testosterone by type 2 5α-reductase to 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Source:AHFS
Flutamide is an antiandrogen. It works in the body to prevent the actions of androgens (male hormones).
Source:MULTUM
Antineoplastic agent; a nonsteroidal antiandrogen.
Source:AHFS
Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Source:MULTUM
Antidiabetic agent; a biguanide, chemically and pharmacologically unrelated to sulfonylurea antidiabetic agents.
Source:AHFS
Progesterone is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation.
Source:MULTUM
Naturally occurring progestin.
Source:AHFS
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.
Source:MULTUM
Aldosterone antagonist; a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Source:AHFS
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