Endocrine Abstracts

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is associated with insulin resistance. Since pregnancy is also known to induce insulin resistance, it is expected that pregnant women with PCOS might be at increased risk for impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) which might affect the pregnancy outcome. The incidence of IGT/GDM in PCOS women has not been adequately assessed. The aim of the study was to evaluate glucose tolerance and pregnancy outcome in a g...