Early metabolic and endocrine perturbations in pre- or peripubertal girls with a first degree relative with polycystic ovary syndrome

A Trottier,M.-C Battista,A Carpentier,J Simoneau-Roy,D Geller,J.-P Baillargeon

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.502

Early metabolic and endocrine perturbations in pre- or peripubertal girls with a first degree relative with polycystic ovary syndrome

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.502

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Journal: Fertility and Sterility	Publication Date: Aug 30, 2011
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Affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is defined by hyperandrogenism (HA) and ovarian dysfunction, but is also characterised by insulin resistance (IR) and metabolic anomalies. The aim of this study was to verify whether metabolic and endocrine perturbations develop early in girls genetically linked to PCOS.

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