Abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to investigate the utility of the insulin curve with Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) in identifying hyperinsulinemia in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) patients. Further, to identify the clinical characteristics of the PCOS subpopulation that has a normal OGTT, but the presence of hyperinsulinemia by insulin curve, compared to PCOS patients without evidence of hyperinsulinemia.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed on all PCOS pat… Show more
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