Prevalence of abnormal glucose metabolism in a cohort of Arab women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common metabolic disorder characterized by ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism. It is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and affectsmore than 10% ofwomenworldwide,with those affected being at increased risk of hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and abnormal glucose metabolism. The prevalence of PCOS appears to be rising in many countries, possibly as a ... إقراء المزيد