Contraceptive ring studied for metabolic risks in PCOS
NCT ID NCT04257500
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at whether using a vaginal contraceptive ring for 4 months changes the risk of metabolic syndrome in overweight or obese women with PCOS. Researchers planned to enroll 40 participants but completed the study with 22. The goal was to see if this birth control method is safe for metabolic health in this group.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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