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Title
Insulin resistance in nonobese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Authors
Toprak, S; Yönem, A; Cakir, B; Güler, S; Azal, O; Ozata, M; Corakçi, A
Abstract
Most patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are obese and known to have insulin resistance. Obesity per se is a cause of insulin resistance. This study was performed to determine whether insulin resistance occurs in patients with PCOS in the absence of obesity and acanthosis nigricans.