Birth control ring studied for PCOS metabolic risks
NCT ID NCT04257500
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 17 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 polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers planned to enroll 40 participants but completed the study with 22. The main goal was to see how many women developed metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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