Progesterone Receptors and Proliferation of the Endometrium in Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—A Lifestyle Intervention Study | Zendy

Mariana Paulson | Zendy; Lena Sahlin | Zendy; Angelica Lindén Hirschberg | Zendy

Open Access

Progesterone Receptors and Proliferation of the Endometrium in Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—A Lifestyle Intervention Study

Author(s) -

Mariana Paulson,

Lena Sahlin,

Angelica Lindén Hirschberg

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1945-7197

pISSN - 0021-972X

DOI - 10.1210/jc.2016-3155

Subject(s) - medicine , polycystic ovary , endocrinology , endometrium , anovulation , immunostaining , progesterone receptor , ovulation , follicular phase , endometrial cancer , estrogen receptor , obesity , immunohistochemistry , cancer , insulin resistance , hormone , breast cancer

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with increased risk of endometrial cancer. This is usually explained by chronic anovulation and deficient progesterone activity. However, the role of progesterone receptors (PRs) in endometrial proliferation is unclear.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research