Title : Effect of metformin on serum interleukin-6 levels in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review.

Pub. Date : 2014 Aug 5

PMID : 25096410






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1 Effect of metformin on serum interleukin-6 levels in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review. Metformin interleukin 6 Homo sapiens
2 Studies were selected that evaluated the effect of metformin on IL-6 levels in PCOS patients. Metformin interleukin 6 Homo sapiens
3 Of these, one study reported a significant decrease in IL-6 levels after metformin treatment in women with PCOS. Metformin interleukin 6 Homo sapiens
4 CONCLUSIONS: Serum IL-6 levels of PCOS patients may be influenced by metformin. Metformin interleukin 6 Homo sapiens
5 However, further investigations with larger samples are needed to better understand the effects of metformin on IL-6 levels and chronic inflammation in PCOS. Metformin interleukin 6 Homo sapiens