Comparative Study
doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.03.051.
Polycystic ovary syndrome in Mexican-Americans: prevalence and association with the severity of insulin resistance
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Comparative Study
Polycystic ovary syndrome in Mexican-Americans: prevalence and association with the severity of insulin resistance
Fertil Steril.
2005 Sep.
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Abstract
In this study, the prevalence of PCOS in Mexican-Americans, derived by self-report of symptoms, was 13%, which is twice the prevalence reported in other populations. Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp studies showed greater insulin resistance in the women with PCOS.
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