research Metabolic risk in PCOS: phenotype and adiposity impact
Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.
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research Use of metformin in pediatric age
Metformin helps manage diabetes, PCOS, and weight in kids but needs more research for long-term safety.
research Exploring the Clinical and Investigational Profile of Females With Hirsutism at a Tertiary Care Center
PCOS is the main cause of hirsutism, often linked to insulin resistance.
research Unmasking the Overlooked Symptoms of PCOS: Navigating Ovulatory Dysfunction, Menstrual Disorders, and Acne
PCOS requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and improve fertility and quality of life.
research Correlation between Hormonal Imbalances and Adult Female Acne
Hormonal imbalances, especially high androgen levels and insulin resistance, are linked to worse acne in adult women.
research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
research Sleep disorders and psychological comorbidities in women with polycystic ovary syndrome – a cross-sectional study
Women with PCOS often have sleep and mental health issues, especially if overweight or insulin resistant.
research Skin and metabolic syndrome: A review of the possible associations
Certain medications can impact metabolic syndrome, with some improving conditions like high blood sugar and others having no effect.
research The impact of type 2 diabetes on polycystic ovary syndrome in patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy
Women with both type 2 diabetes and PCOS have worse metabolic issues but milder reproductive symptoms after sleeve gastrectomy.
research Putative role for insulin resistance in depression risk in polycystic ovary syndrome
Insulin resistance is significantly linked to a higher risk of depression in women with PCOS.
research The investigation of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome in male patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia
Early balding men may have insulin resistance, but lifestyle changes can help.
research Effect of metformin by employing 2-hour postload insulin for measuring insulin resistance in Taiwanese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin-resistant hyperinsulinemia
Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Type A insulin resistance syndrome due to a novel heterozygous c.3486_3503del (p. Arg1163_Ala1168del) INSR gene mutation in an adolescent girl and her mother
A new gene mutation causes insulin resistance in a girl and her mother.
research The hyperandrogenic-insulin-resistant acanthosis nigricans syndrome: therapeutic response
Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
research Ovarian morphology is associated with insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross sectional study
Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Association of ACE2, Insulin Resistance, and Other Parameters in Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients Infected with COVID-19
PCOS women with COVID-19 have higher cardiometabolic risks.
research Abdominal Fat Quantity and Distribution in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Extent of Its Relation to Insulin Resistance
Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, and Obesity: Navigating the Pathophysiologic Labyrinth
Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.
research Impact of Treatment with Rosiglitazone or Metformin on Biomarkers for Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.
research The investigation and management of severe hyperandrogenism pre- and postmenopause: Non-tumor disease is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome and typically responds to insulin-sensitization with metformin
High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
research Comparing classic and newer phenotypes in Greek PCOS women: the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and their association with insulin resistance.
Greek women with classic PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance than those with newer PCOS types.
research Insulin Resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.
research Increased frequency of the DI genotype of the angiotensin-I converting enzyme and association of the II genotype with insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome
The study suggests certain ACE gene variations are more common in women with PCOS and may be linked to increased insulin resistance.
research Genetic Defects in Human Pericentrin Are Associated With Severe Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.
research Prevalence of Type II diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance in parents of women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Parents of women with PCOS have a higher risk of Type II diabetes and insulin resistance, especially fathers.
research Decreased lipin 1β expression in visceral adipose tissue is associated with insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome
Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Free androgen index (FAI)’s relations with oxidative stress and insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome
Oxidative stress, not insulin resistance, is significantly related to free androgen index in PCOS.
research Does insulin resistance increase thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Insulin resistance is linked to larger thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Retinol-binding protein 4, leptin, and insulin resistance in idiopathic hirsutism and hirsute women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with idiopathic hirsutism and PCOS have higher RBP4 levels, and PCOS is linked to greater insulin resistance; weight management may help both conditions.