Letrozole treatment for PCOS: lab and ultrasound study
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether letrozole, a medicine that helps with ovulation, works for women with PCOS. It looks at lab results and ultrasound findings to see how well the treatment works.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PCOS using the Rotterdam criteria.
- You have never taken letrozole before to help with ovulation.
- You are willing to follow the treatment plan and come to all follow-up visits.
- You do not have infertility from other causes like blocked fallopian tubes or male factor.
- You have not had ovarian surgery or taken medications that affect ovulation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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