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Obesity
Research data from Athens University, Department of Internal Medicine update understanding of obesity
December 10th, 2007
A report, 'Role of obesity and adiposity in polycystic ovary syndrome,' is newly published data in International Journal of Obesity. According to recent research from Athens, Greece, "Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age. Obesity may have a marked impact on both the development and progression of the syndrome." "A high proportion of women with PCOS are obese. Regardless of the degree of obesity, women with PCOS are more likely to have central (abdominal) distribution of body fat, which is associated with insulin resistance and hyperandrogenaemia. PCOS is not only a reproductive disorder, but is also...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2007-12-10)
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