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Evaluation of Hepatic Glucose Production in a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mouse Model
Published on: March 5, 2022
[Long-term risks of polycystic ovaries syndrome]
P Lefebvre1, I Raingeard, E Renard
1Service des maladies endocriniennes, hôpital Lapeyronie, 371, avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France. p-lefebvre@chu-montpellier.fr
Abstract:
The prevalence of the polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is high but it is a heterogeneous disorder with implications in numerous medical domains. Abdominal obesity and insulin resistance, which are the main metabolic disorders, are strong links between hormonal abnormalities and long-term medical consequences. The latter begin to be better understood. Some studies suggest that PCOS may increase the risk for several conditions, including type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and some cancers.
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