Obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome.
The aetiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is complex and multifactorial. There is much evidence, however, to suggest that adipose tissue plays an important role in the development and maintenance of PCOS pathology. There is a close correlation between adiposity and symptom severity in women...
Main Authors: | Barber, T, McCarthy, M, Wass, J, Franks, S |
---|---|
Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2006
|
Similar Items
-
Metabolic syndrome in polycystic ovary syndrome.
by: Barber, T, et al.
Published: (2007) -
Metabolic characteristics of women with polycystic ovaries and oligo-amenorrhoea but normal androgen levels: implications for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome.
by: Barber, T, et al.
Published: (2007) -
Determinants of dyslipidaemia in probands with polycystic ovary syndrome and their sisters.
by: Joharatnam, J, et al.
Published: (2011) -
Global adiposity rather than abnormal regional fat distribution characterizes women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
by: Barber, T, et al.
Published: (2008) -
Ghrelin levels are suppressed and show a blunted response to oral glucose in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
by: Barber, T, et al.
Published: (2008)