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Ovarian responses to hCG stimulation: insulin resistance/hyperinsulinaemia vs . insulin deficiency
Author(s) -
Witchel Selma F.,
Arslanian Silva
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
clinical endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.055
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1365-2265
pISSN - 0300-0664
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2265.1999.00770.x
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrinology , insulin resistance , hyperandrogenism , insulin , polycystic ovary , hyperinsulinism
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by signs and symptoms of hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance. We present the clinical and hormonal features in an adolescent girl who had distinct intervals of insulin deficiency and insulin resistance/hyperinsulinaemia. This case report confirms that insulin resistance/hyperinsulinaemia exacerbates ovarian hyperandrogenism.