Endocrine Abstracts

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects more than 5% of women in reproductive age and is characterized by a heterogeneous spectrum of oligoanovulation and biochemical or clinical evidence of hyperandrogenism. Insulin resistance and compensatory hyperinsulinaemia play a significant role in pathogenesis of PCOS.Chronic low level inflammation and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type2-diabetes are reported in women with PCOS.<p class="a...