Putative Role for Insulin Resistance in Depression Risk in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    June 2015 in “ Fertility and Sterility ”
    Eleni A. Greenwood, Lauri A. Pasch, Kanade Shinkai … Heather G. Huddleston
    Studysummary This study found that, among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance was significantly associated with an increased risk of depression, even after accounting for factors like BMI.
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    1. Prevalence of Androgenic Alopecia in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Characterization of Associated Clinical and Biochemical Features Fertility and Sterility · 2014
    2. The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report Fertility and Sterility · 2008
    3. Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Fertility and Sterility · 2004