Oral contraceptives increase platelet microparticle levels in normal-weight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

CONCLUSION: In conclusion, PMP levels are increased in PCOS and further increase with OCP use. This effect could possibly contribute to the increased risk of venous thromboembolism associated with OCP use. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the exact role of PMPs in PCOS. PMID: 32078734 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Hormones - Category: Endocrinology Tags: Hormones (Athens) Source Type: research