AIM This paper is a report of a study to explore the experiences of women with polycystic ovary syndrome attending a nurse-led support group. BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common chronic endocrine disorder associated with high levels of psychological distress. It has been argued that healthcare providers should regularly review the psychological health of women with polycystic ova...

Background: Insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS-1) is an intracellular signaling adapter protein that integratesand coordinates multiple biologically key extracellular signals within the cell, also a central receptorin insulin signaling, and plays focal role in maintaining essential cellular capabilities, e.g., survival,development digestion system. IRS1 essentially found cytoplasm But localizati...