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ea0029p940 | Female Reproduction | ICEECE2012

Increased risk of glucose metabolism impairment after gestational diabetes in polycystic ovary syndrome

Orio F. , Colao A. , Falbo A. , Russo T. , Orio M. , Vero R. , Capula C. , Volpe A. , Di Stasi V. , Savastano S. , Lombardi G. , Palomba S.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to test the hypothesis that the risk of persistent glucose impairment after gestational diabetes (GDM) is increased in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Research design and methods: The prospective caseĀ–control study included 42 pregnant patients with PCOS and GDM and 84 pregnant control patients with GDM but without clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries and oligo-anovu...