Endocrinology Research and Practice
Review Article

Obesity in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Two Diseases or One?

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Division of endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Endocrinol Res Pract 2003; 7: 149-157
Read: 1337 Downloads: 434 Published: 30 March 2022
ABSTRACT
Both obesity and the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are commonly seen in general population. Obesity is present in about 50% of women with PCOS and contributes to the development of this disorder. This article explores the influences of obesity on the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment strategies of PCOS.
 
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