Open AccessObese But Not Normal-Weight Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Are Characterized by Metabolic and Microvascular Insulin Resistance
Author(s) -
I.J.G. Ketel,
Coen D.A. Stehouwer,
Erik H. Serné,
T. Korsen,
Peter G.A. Hompes,
Yvo M. Smulders,
Renate T. de Jongh,
Roy Homburg,
Cornelis B. Lambalk
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2008-0626
Subject(s) - medicine , polycystic ovary , endocrinology , hyperinsulinemia , insulin resistance , insulin , obesity , body mass index
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are associated with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but it is unclear to what extent PCOS contributes independently of obesity.
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