Endocrine Abstracts

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility in reproductive aged women affecting ~5–10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. PCOS patients are characterized by infertility disorders, obesity, insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia that persists during pregnancy. This finding allowed to suggest the hypothesis that this intrauterine environment could affect the fetus, reprogramming the insulin sensitivity of the offspring. We have developed...