A putative relationship between valproic acid and polycystic ovarian syndrome: implications for treatment of women with seizure and bipolar disorders

Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2003 Mar-Apr;11(2):99-108. doi: 10.1080/10673220303957.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Epilepsy / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperandrogenism / chemically induced
  • Middle Aged
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Risk Factors
  • Valproic Acid / adverse effects*
  • Valproic Acid / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Valproic Acid