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Association of insulin resistance with polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes and patients' characteristics: a cross-sectional study in Iran.
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E - 25 Nov 2023
Rahmatnezhad Leili, Moghaddam-Banaem Lida, Behroozi-Lak Tahereh, Shiva Afshin, Rasouli Javad
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BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women. This disorder affects 6-15% of women of childbearing age worldwide. It is diagnosed with hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries, and chronic anovulation with insulin resistance. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) in 4 phenotypes of PCOS, and its relationship with demographic, clinical, and...
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