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Hyperinsulinism and its interaction with hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Obstetrical & gynecological survey - 1 May 2000
Sozen I, Arici A
Abstract excerpt
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It has become increasingly evident that insulin resistance plays a significant role both as a cause and result of the syndrome. The purpose of this review is to summarize the possible mechanisms leading to insulin resistance and resultant hyperinsulinism (HI) and their interaction with hyperandrogenism (HA) in...
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