Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, and Obesity: Navigating the Pathophysiologic Labyrinth

    January 2014 in “ International journal of reproductive medicine ”
    Joselyn Rojas, Mervin Chávez-Castillo, Luis Carlos Olivar … Valmore Bermúdez
    Studysummary This paper reviews the complex pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome, exploring how hormonal and metabolic disturbances contribute to its symptoms and related health risks, but it presents no new findings.
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