Metformin combined with clomiphene citrate vs clomiphene
Gastrointestinal adverse events · women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin combined with clomiphene citrate probably leads to higher adverse events (gastrointestinal) per woman compared with clomiphene citrate alone (moderate certainty).
2 findings from 2 reviews · compare the 2 reviews
- Metformin for ovulation induction (excluding gonadotrophins) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes onlyOR 4.26 [2.83, 6.4]6 studies · 852 participantsModerate
- Insulin‐sensitising drugs (metformin, rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, D‐chiro‐inositol) for women with polycystic ovary… 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes onlyOR 3.97 [2.59, 6.08]3 studies · 591 participantsModerate