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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Pathogenesis, Health Consequences, And Treatment Of Pcos In Relation To Insulin Resistance, Danielle Bernier
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Pathogenesis, Health Consequences, And Treatment Of Pcos In Relation To Insulin Resistance, Danielle Bernier
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The purpose of this paper is to present a review of the current research on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, affecting 5-10% of the population. Despite its prevalence, PCOS remains largely under unknown. This review has been broken down into two separate chapters. The first is the pathogenesis and related health consequences of PCOS. This chapter focuses on the diagnosis of PCOS as well as the prevalence and incidence of the disease. It then delves into the pathogenesis with a focus on genetics, obesity, insulin resistance and …