Ovarian Morphology Is Associated With Insulin Resistance In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study

    May 2017 in “ Fertility Research and Practice ”
    Sara Pittenger Reid, Chia-Ning Kao, Lauri A. Pasch … Heather G. Huddleston
    Studysummary This study found that increased ovarian volume is associated with markers of insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, while follicle number was not linked to metabolic risk.
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