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Clinical manifestations and insulin resistance (IR) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among South Asians and Caucasians: is there a difference?
Clinical Endocrinology · 2002 · Vol. 57(3) · pp. 343–350
Chandrika Wijeyaratne(Leeds General Infirmary)Adam Balen✉(Leeds General Infirmary)Julian H. Barth(Leeds General Infirmary)P E Belchetz(Leeds General Infirmary)
Abstract
We conclude that South Asians with anovular PCOS seek treatment at a younger age, have more severe symptoms, and have higher fasting insulin concentrations and lower insulin sensitivity than Caucasians.
Ovarian function and disordersHair Growth and DisordersHormonal and reproductive studiesPolycystic ovaryMedicinehirsutismAcanthosis nigricansInsulin resistanceInternal medicineBody mass indexHyperandrogenismEndocrinologyInfertility
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AdultAnthropometryAsia, SoutheasternCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2EnglandFemaleHumansInsulin ResistancePolycystic Ovary SyndromeCase-Control StudiesWhite People
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- World Health Organization
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