Insulin resistance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome |
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Authors: | Annika K Schröder Sascha Tauchert Olaf Ortmann Klaus Diedrich |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University of Schleswig‐Holstein, Campus Luebeck, Germany;2. Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Caritas Hospital St. Josef, University of Regensburg, Germany |
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Abstract: | With a prevalence of 5%–10% the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an exceptionally common disorder of premenopausal women. According to prospective studies, women with PCOS present abnormal glucose tolerance and diabetes mellitus in 31%–35% and 7.5%–10%, respectively. PCOS patients have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes and dyslipidaemia. The rate of spontaneous abortions as well as the risk to develop gestational or type 2 diabetes is increased in PCOS. Therefore, PCOS is not only a reproductive problem but a complex endocrine disease with important health implications. The role of the glucose metabolism in PCOS, the health consequences and possible interventions are reviewed in this article. |
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Keywords: | diabetes insulin insulin resistance PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome review risk |
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