Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Young Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

May 2026 in “ SJ Gynecology and Obstetrics Africa ”

Swetha Reddy Sambireddy, Laxmi Malladi, Dr. Rahulya Marapelly

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Studysummary In this study, younger women with PCOS showed a 27% prevalence of abnormal glucose tolerance, with higher rates among those who are obese, have central adiposity, acanthosis nigricans, or a family history of diabetes.

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