Hirsutism Beyond PCOS
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Insulin-like growth factor 1, liver enzymes, and insulin resistance in patients with PCOS and hirsutism.
AIM Hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance are commonly seen in patients with hirsutism and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and are associated with cardiovascular disease risk. However, it is not yet known whether insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and alanine transaminase (ALT) produced by the liver play roles in hyperinsulinemia and subclinical atherosclerotic process in patients with PC...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2349-2562,2349-2570
DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2019/588