Open AccessBirthweight and thinness at birth independently predict symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in adulthood
Author(s) -
Michael J. Davies,
W. A. March,
Kristyn Willson,
Lynne Giles,
Vivienne Moore
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/des027
Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , hyperandrogenism , medicine , obstetrics , pregnancy , birth weight , gynecology , pediatrics , obesity , biology , insulin resistance , genetics
The aetiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is unknown and contested. While it has been suggested that PCOS could have origins in perturbed development, epidemiological findings have been inconclusive. We aimed to examine potential fetal origins of PCOS.
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