Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the family members of women with polycystic ovary syndrome from North India

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most complex and common endocrine disorder of women in reproductive years. In addition to irregular menstrual cycles, chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism, it has many metabolic manifestations such as obesity, hyperlipidemia, hyperinsulinemia,...

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Main Authors: Iram Shabir, Mohd Ashraf Ganie, Mohd Afzal Zargar, Dilafroz Bhat, Mohd Muzzafar Mir, Aleem Jan, Zaffar Amin Shah, Vicar Jan, Riyaz Rasool, Andleeb Naqati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2014;volume=18;issue=3;spage=364;epage=369;aulast=Shabir